100 French Francs

100 French Francs History

The gold 100 French Francs coin was introduced in 1855, and was the highest denomination gold coin in France, and were some of the largest gold currency coins of pre-investment bullion coins. The original 100 Franc coins featured the portrait of Emperor Napoleon III. A redesign was issued in 1878 featuring a guardian angel/genius writing the French constitution on a tablet. These coins offer collectors a chance to buy a piece of French history, while also making a sizeable gold investment.

100 French Francs Price

An important factor affecting the price of a 100 French Francs coin is the value of the gold it contains. The weight of a gold 100 Francs coin is 32.25g with a fineness of 900. This means that a gold 100 Francs coin has a pure gold content of 29.03g. The price of a 100 French Francs coin is directly linked to the global price of gold.

100 French Francs prices can vary thanks to the coin's history and numismatic appeal, with certain years or designs being particularly desirable with collectors. The price of a new gold 100 Francs coin will be based on today's gold price, with a small premium to cover the cost of manufacture and supply. Older or rare 100 French Francs coins can cost considerably more than the gold price.

Our website is constantly updated to display the price of 100 French Francs coins in real time. These 100 French Francs coins have a diameter of 34mm and are a great investment or collector's item.

100 French Francs Value

Investors often ask what is the value of a 100 French Francs? 100 French Francs coins have a face value of 100 francs. It is important to note that the face value has no bearing on the actual value of the coin. As mentioned, the 100 French Francs coins main value can usually be worked out based on the current gold price. It is this simplicity that makes gold bullion coins appealing. They are bought and sold based on their intrinsic metal value without having to worry about any numismatic value and more complicated selling process.

You can always find an intrinsic value for a gold 100 Francs thanks to the public spot price. The value of a 100 French Francs is therefore generally the same regardless of the year and is just based on the metal content. Some years of gold 100 Francs coins might command a further premium. A lower mintage, or special design could see their value increase beyond their metal content.

How Much are 100 French Francs Coins Worth?

If you are wondering how much are 100 French Francs coins worth, a simple rule of thumb is that a 100 French Francs has 29.03g of pure gold. If you see the gold price in grams/ounces you can therefore work out how much a 100 French Francs is worth quite quickly.