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20 Francs Latin Monetary Union
Italy, Belgium, Greece, Austria, Hungary · 900 ‰
Photo for illustration only: the year and appearance of the coin delivered may differ.
Specifications
| Fine weight | 5,8 g |
| Gross weight | 6,45 g |
| Fineness | 900 ‰ |
| Diameter | 21,0 mm |
| Thickness | 1,31 mm |
| Country | Italy, Belgium, Greece, Austria, Hungary |
| Face value | 20 Francs |
| Design | Franz Joseph, Albert I, Leopold I, Leopold II, Umberto I, Vittorio Emanuele II, Charles Felix, … |
| Minted | From 1816 to 1923 depending on the country |
| Condition | Very Fine or better, undamaged |
Tax on resale (France)
Either a flat tax of 11.5% on the sale price, or a tax on the actual capital gain with an allowance for each year of ownership, on presentation of the invoice. General information, to be confirmed with your tax adviser. Read the guide on gold taxation (in French).
How collection works
You choose the branch when you order. We send you a text message when the order is ready. You collect it on presentation of the ID used for the order, at a time of your choice during opening hours.
Its history
Created in 1865, the Latin Monetary Union was the first European monetary union.
To allow their coins to circulate interchangeably, France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland agreed to harmonise their coins of the same face value. These therefore share the same weight, size and fineness as the 20 Francs Gold Napoleon coin, the reference coin at the time.
This category notably includes the gold 20 Francs Leopold, King of the Belgians coins, which you can purchase on our website or at our counter.