The french 1889 gold coin is an investment gold coin exempt from VAT, according to the criteria set by the European union directive 2006/112/EC and a coin daily quoted in France by Cpor at a price close to the spot price of gold. Fineness is 900 ‰ and contains 5.80 grams of pure gold.
- A very common coin (almost 1.000.000 gold Angel coins minted in 1889) without numismatic interest, the minimum value follows (in VG / VF) the normal price of the 20 francs gold coin.
- 100 coins minted with HQ polished die; very rare. 5000 euros
The 20 Francs gold coins from 1889 are a fantastic option for fractional gold buyers, offering low premiums and a cool, historical appeal. Roughly the size of a nickel, these coins are among the best fractional gold options available. Since no more 20 Francs coins can ever be minted, their supply is permanently fixed, and each time one is melted down or used for jewelry, they become even scarcer. While not necessarily rare, their limited supply can only decrease, adding to their long-term value.
| Diameter (mm) | Weight (gr) | Thickness (mm) |
| 21,20 mm | Gross weight: 6,45 Gr Fine Gold: 5,80 Gr | 1,25 mm |
| Edge and Orientation. | Millesimal fineness. | Composition. |
| ➣ ⋆⋆⋆⋆ DIEU ⋆ PROTÈGE ⋆ LA ⋆ FRANCE ➣ Coin alignment ↑↓ | Gold 900‰, 21.6 carats. | 90% gold and 10% copper. |
| Mint and Mintmark | Financial Features | Year and mintage. |
| ➣ Mintmark. A cornucopia for the Paris Mint (letter A) and a Fasces for J. Lagrange; main engraver. ➣ Mint: Paris Mint “Hôtel des Monnaies”, France. | Type: French Standard circulation coin. Demonetizations: 25.06.1926. Production Years: 1871-1898. | 1889 with 873 090 coins minted. 100 coins mint with HQ polished die; very rare. |