The french 1905 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. It is a very common coin (almost 9.000.000 gold Rooter coins minted in 1905)


French 20 Franc Gold Coin 1905 value.
The 20 Franc Gold Rooster coin is an excellent way to invest in gold, offering a low premium of around 3-4%, which is much more affordable compared to the 7%+ premiums seen on many similar coins. Minted in 1905, nearly 6 million of these coins were produced, making them widely available and without significant numismatic interest. The coin contains 5.80 grams of pure gold with a fineness of 90% and features a detailed, unique design that distinguishes it from other vintage European coins.
It’s considered the best fractional gold on the market, with very low premiums, and is easily recognizable, with no known tungsten fakes. The size is comparable to a U.S. dime, and if you weren’t aware, it fits perfectly into a U.S. nickel tube, with just 40 coins required to fill it up—so it’s a great choice to stack!
When choosing between a 1/10 ounce American Eagle and the Rooster, the Rooster should be your go-to option. APMEX regularly stocks these coins at competitive prices, and you may also find even better deals from private sellers or online forums.
Diameter (mm) | Weight (gr) | Thickness (mm) |
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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 Mint and a torch for Henri Auguste Patey; main engraver. ➣ M Mint: Paris Mint “Hôtel des Monnaies”, France. |
Type: French Standard circulation coin. Demonetization: 25.06.1926 Production Years: 1899-1914. |
1905 with 9,158,132 coins minted. |