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The Gold French Franc Rooster

Coin collectors worldwide love historic French 20 Franc Gold Roosters. They're one of the world's best selling gold coins. They can be recommended to both collectors and gold investors for their high gold content, unique designs and affordable prices. Minted from 1899 to 1914, these traditional French gold coins feature the dynamic image of the Gallic Rooster, or Coq Gaulois, one of the national symbols of the France since the Middle Ages. The Gallic Rooster played an important role during the French Revolution as an image of revolutionary vigilance, confidence, and pugnacity. In the 1830s the rooster temporarily replaced the fleur-de-lis as the official national emblem until Napoleon III reinstated the fleur-de-lis once again in the mid-1800s. French Roosters were first minted in France in 1901 and were produced until 1914 at the start of World War I. Appearing today on French stamps and as the insignia for French national sports teams, the French Rooster continues to stand as a proud emblem of the fighting spirit of liberty and independence.Please email our Sales Team

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