The French 20 Franc featuring the Gallic Rooster was minted from 1899-1914 during the French Third Republic and contains 0.1867 ounces of gold. The rooster design replaced the earlier Ceres and Napoleon III portraits, symbolizing France’s republican values and national renewal after the Franco-Prussian War. These coins were among the last gold pieces minted before World War I ended the classical gold standard era in Europe. Their Belle Époque origin, artistic rooster design symbolizing French national pride, and pre-WWI historical significance make them highly sought after by collectors of European gold.
