10 French francs | Napoleon
**The 10 French francs is a historic gold coin with a purity of 90% (21,6 carats). The 10 French francs has a gross weigt of 3,22 grams and has a net gold weight of 2,90 grams. The 10 French francs is a beloved coin for both numismats and investors.** ### 10 French francs The gold 10 French francs, like the 20 FF, exists in different variants: Napoleon, Ceres & Rooster // Marianne, and was minted from 1850 to 1914. The 10 FF, along with the 20 BEF, 20 CHF & 20 ITL, make up the proverbial 'euro-before-the-euro-club'. ### Purity & weight **The gold 10 French francs has a purity of 900/1.000 (21,6 carats) and a net gold weight of 2,90 grams.** The remaining 0,32 grams consist of copper which gives the coin its typical light-orange shine. This alloy, incidentally, ensures that the coin is damaged less quickly which was necessary to withstand the wear by regular circulation. ### Design of the gold 10 French francs 3 different versions of this coin were minted: Napoleon, Ceres & Coq // Marianne. More information about the different designs can be found on the product pages of the 20 French francs - Napoleon, 20 French francs - Ceres and 20 French francs - Rooster // Marianne. ### Buying a gold 10 French francs The 10 French francs and other gold coins are perfectly suitable as a purchase of physical gold. **Gold coins are not taxed because they are considered monetary gold.** And while all the gold coins offered by Argentor have been tested for authenticity, they are not delivered with a certificate of authenticity. That, unlike gold bars. ### Selling a gold 10 French francs You are more than welcome in our office to sell your gold 10 French francs coin(s). **You needn't make an appointment to do so.**Our buying prices are adapted every minute to the gold actual rate and will be hedged once you present your coin(s) in our office. **You can always check our live buying prices on [this page](https://www.argentorshop.be/en/sell-gold-coins).**