France Gold 10 Francs (Random Year, Avg Circulated)
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What ships: one France 10 Francs, random year and design, average circulated. Each contains 0.0933 troy oz of gold — under a tenth of an ounce. These were struck across several rulers and regimes, so the design you receive may differ from the Napoleon III example pictured. Circulated wear is normal and does not affect the gold content.
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Coin Specifications
| Metal | Gold |
| Gold content | 0.0933 troy oz (2.90 g) pure gold |
| Gross weight | 3.226 g |
| Purity | 90% gold (.900 fine) |
| Condition | Average circulated |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris |
| Country | France |
| Year | Random year and design, our choice |
| Face value | 10 Francs |
| IRA eligible | No — 90% fineness is below the IRS .995 minimum |
The 10 Francs is the small denomination of France's circulating gold coinage, exactly half the better-known 20 Francs. Struck in 90% gold across several rulers and regimes, these carry whichever design was current at the time — Napoleon III, the Rooster, Ceres and others all appear.
At under a tenth of an ounce this is among the smallest practical ways to hold physical gold, which is the appeal and the catch. You can sell a little at a time rather than breaking up a larger coin, but you pay a higher premium per ounce than on a 10 Gulden, a 20 Francs, or a 1 oz bar. Buy these for divisibility, not for the cheapest ounce.
Frequently Asked Questions
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0.0933 troy ounces of pure gold — about 2.9 grams. The coin weighs 3.226 grams gross at 90% fineness, with the remaining 10% copper for durability. It takes roughly eleven of them to make a troy ounce of gold.
It is exactly half the coin. The 20 Francs holds 0.1867 troy oz of gold; the 10 Francs holds 0.0933. Same 90% fineness, same French mint, half the size — which also means a higher premium per ounce of gold, since minting costs spread across less metal.
French 10 Francs were struck under several rulers and regimes, so designs vary by era — Napoleon III bare head or laureate, the Rooster, Ceres, and others. The example pictured is a Napoleon III issue with the EMPIRE FRANÇAIS legend and the denomination in a laurel wreath on the reverse.
Random year and design, our choice, from current inventory. All of them carry the same gold content, which is what keeps the premium low. If you want a particular ruler or date, call or text before ordering and we will tell you what we have.
These coins circulated as money, so expect honest wear: softened high points, scratches, and handling marks. None of that changes the gold content, and they are priced for the metal rather than as graded collectibles. If you want uncirculated surfaces, a modern bullion coin is the better buy.
No. At 90% fineness it falls short of the IRS minimum of .995 for gold in a self-directed IRA. If you are buying gold for an IRA, look at American Gold Eagles, Gold Buffalos, or Gold Maple Leafs and confirm the specifics with your custodian.
Divisibility and entry price. At under a tenth of an ounce, a 10 Francs is one of the smallest practical ways to hold physical gold, and it lets you sell a little at a time. The cost is premium: you pay more per ounce of gold than on a larger coin or bar.
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