French Gold Coins: From Napoleon’s Empire to the Iconic 20 Franc Rooster
- •Hey everyone, just read this awesome article on French gold coins, specifically the 20 Franc Rooster here .
- •As someone who’s been dabbling in precious metals for a while now, I always find the historical context behind different coins super fascinating.
- •It’s wild to think about how long the Monnaie de Paris has been around – way before even the US mint!
Hey everyone, just read this awesome article on French gold coins, specifically the 20 Franc Rooster here. As someone who’s been dabbling in precious metals for a while now, I always find the historical context behind different coins super fascinating. It’s wild to think about how long the Monnaie de Paris has been around – way before even the US mint! I've always focused more on American Eagles and Canadian Maples for the liquidity, but these historical European coins definitely have a unique appeal, especially the Fractional ones. They seem like a great way to diversify and add some tangible history to a portfolio.
My dad actually has a few older European coins he inherited, nothing as specific as the Rooster, but it always got me thinking about the "story" behind an investment. For my own retirement planning, I tend to stick to the more recognizable bullion, but I can totally see the allure of collecting something like this. It's not just about the gold content, right? There's a numismatic value and a real connection to history. It also brings up the whole "gold vs. stocks" debate, which I'm constantly weighing for my own portfolio. If you're curious about how gold has performed against stocks over different periods, I actually found this really useful Gold IRA Blueprint tool the other day that breaks down the performance comparison. It's a neat way to visualize things.
Anyway, I'm curious what you all think about including these kinds of historical fractional gold pieces in an investment strategy. Do any of you own 20 Franc Roosters or similar? What's your experience been with them, especially in terms of liquidity or premium over spot? Would love to hear your thoughts!