A Belgium 20 Francs (Gold) contains 0.1867 troy oz of pure gold, worth $746.15 at today's spot price.
Belgium struck 20-franc gold coins to the Latin Monetary Union standard of 90% gold, the same as the French 20 francs. Most are coins of Leopold II from 1867 to 1882; Albert I followed with a single issue in 1914.
Melt values use these spot prices (US dollars):
- Gold $3,996.90 per troy oz Current quote · Quote time Oct 25, 2:59 AM EDT
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Melt value is the metal content at spot price, not a buy or sell price. Collectible coins can be worth much more. For reference only.
Specifications
| Years | 1867–1914 |
|---|---|
| Face value | 20 Francs |
| Composition | 90% gold |
| Gross weight | 6.452 g |
| Fineness | .900 (90%) |
| Pure metal | 0.1867 troy oz (5.806 g) |
How the melt value is worked out
Melt value is the pure gold in the coin multiplied by the spot price. We use the coin's standard minted weight; worn coins weigh slightly less.
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6.452 g × .900 fine ÷ 31.1035 g per troy oz = 0.1867 troy oz
0.1867 troy oz × $3,996.90 spot = $746.15
How to identify it
- Leopold II coins show the king's bearded head with LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES; the reverse has the crowned Belgian arms with the lion, L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE and 20 FR.
- The edge reads DIEU PROTEGE LA BELGIQUE.
- The Albert I coin of 1914 shows the king in military uniform. It comes in two versions, one reading ALBERT ROI DES BELGES (French) and one ALBERT KONING DER BELGEN (Dutch).
Melt value vs. collector value
Common Leopold II dates usually trade close to melt. The 1914 Albert I coin was struck in one year only and generally sells for more, as do the scarce Leopold I 20 francs and coins in high grade.