World Coins

Famous Gold Coin Hoard: From France to Kentucky and Beyond

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Hidden Treasure in a French Mansion In 2019, while renovating a historic 13th-century mansion in Brittany, France, three construction workers stumbled upon an extraordinary discovery: a metal box embedded in a wall, containing a rare gold coin hoard. Days later, a second stash, hidden above a wooden beam and wrapped in a cloth pouch, was … Read more

Tunisia 20 Francs

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Reverse of the Tunisian 20 Francs Gold Coin

During its period as a French protectorate, Tunisia issued its own 20 Francs gold coins between 1891 and 1921. These coins were minted to the exact specifications as the French 20 Francs, aligning with the Latin Monetary Union (LMU) standards. They were produced at the Paris Mint and featured designs that reflected Tunisia’s cultural heritage. … Read more