Sell a gold 20 francs Belgium
Leopold II and Albert I, from 1865. The same size and fineness as the French and Swiss twenty-franc pieces – the Latin Monetary Union at work.
- Purity
- 900‰ (21.6 carat)
- Country
- Belgium
- Gold rate
- €113.05/g
What do we pay for a Gold 20 franc Belgium?
Based on the gold rate of this moment, €113.05 per gram of fine material. As of:
| Variant | Fine gold | Total weight | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 francs | 5.806 g | 6.45 g | €656.43 |
This price applies regardless of the year and the mint. With a rare year or exceptional condition the collector’s value can be higher than the material value – then we say so, even if that means you are better off not selling us the coin.
How we arrive at this amount
A coin is precious metal in a recognisable shape. What it fetches therefore depends almost entirely on the fine weight: the weight of pure gold it contains.
This coin is 900‰ (21.6 carat) pure. The rest of the alloy – usually copper – makes it harder and scratch-resistant, but has no value. That is why we calculate on the fine weight and not on what the scales say.
Leopold II and Albert I. The same size as the French and Swiss twenty-franc pieces – the Latin Monetary Union.
Not sure whether your coin is genuine? We check weight, diameter, thickness and – if in doubt – the density with X-ray analysis. Non-destructive: your coin stays intact.
Also have a look at today’s gold rate or all gold prices.
How to sell your Gold 20 franc Belgium
From walking in to being paid usually takes less than half an hour.
Do not polish it
With collector coins, cleaning can push the value down considerably. A natural patina belongs to them.
Bring it in
With or without an appointment, at one of our 45 locations. If the coin is in a holder, leave it in there.
We assess two values
The precious metal and what the coin itself does: year, mintage and condition. You get the higher of the two.
Paid out straight away
In cash or by bank transfer. Larger amounts reach your account within 24 hours.
Also of interest
Questions about selling Gold 20 franc Belgium
What was the Latin Monetary Union?
A nineteenth-century agreement under which Belgium, France, Switzerland and Italy struck gold coins to one common standard. That is why the Belgian, French and Swiss twenty-franc pieces all hold 5.80645 grams of fine gold and are interchangeable in the trade.
How much gold is in a Belgian 20 francs?
The coin weighs 6.4516 grams and is 900 fine, which leaves 5.80645 grams of pure gold. That fine weight is what we multiply by the gold rate of the moment; the copper in the alloy carries no value of its own.
Is a Leopold II worth more than an Albert I?
For the gold value the two are identical, since both were struck to the same standard. Certain scarce years and mint marks do attract collectors, so we check the year and offer you the collector’s value where it exceeds the gold value.
Do you buy these coins in quantity?
Yes, and twenty-franc pieces often come in as a whole roll or a full jar from an estate. Let us know in advance if you are bringing a larger number, so we can have sufficient liquidity ready and fix the rate if you wish.
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