40 French Francs

40 French Francs History

The 40 Franc coin was a French gold coin introduced in 1802 – 1803 as part of the Consulship period of French government. With the beginning of the Napoleonic Empire in 1804, the 40 French Franc coins became a staple of that period.The 40 Franc coins were used for a relatively short period of time, being last struck in 1839. In the final year of issue only 23 coin were stuck, making the 1839 40 Franc gold coin incredibly rare.

These coins feature a range of portraits, highlighting this tumultuous period in France's history. Napoleon I, Louis-Phillipe, Louis XVIII, and Charles X all appear on these coins, despite being struck for just 37 years.

40 French Francs Price

An important factor affecting the price of a 40 French Francs coin is the value of the gold it contains. The weight of a gold 40 Francs coin is 12.9g with a fineness of 900. This means that a gold 40 Francs coin has a pure gold content of 11.61g. The price of a 40 French Francs coin is directly linked to the global price of gold.

40 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 40 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 40 French Francs coins can cost considerably more than the gold price.

Our website is constantly updated to display the price of 40 French Francs coins in real time. These 40 French Francs coins have a diameter of 26mm and are a great investment or collector's item.

40 French Francs Value

Investors often ask what is the value of a 40 French Francs? 40 French Francs coins have a face value of 40 francs. It is important to note that the face value has no bearing on the actual value of the coin. As mentioned, the 40 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 40 Francs thanks to the public spot price. The value of a 40 French Francs is therefore generally the same regardless of the year and is just based on the metal content. Some years of gold 40 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 40 French Francs Coins Worth?

If you are wondering how much are 40 French Francs coins worth, a simple rule of thumb is that a 40 French Francs has 11.61g of pure gold. If you see the gold price in grams/ounces you can therefore work out how much a 40 French Francs is worth quite quickly.