Yesterday I shared with you my accidental rooster collection. I’ve added something a bit more… shiny. Yes, I’m talking precious metals. Gold and silver, to be exact.
The first two are the same gold coins but of different years, both bold and elegant. I got these five years ago.
The Gallic Rooster is an unofficial national symbol of France as a Republic. The French people also see the Rooster as a strong Christian symbol dating back to when France was known as Gaul. The reverse also denotes the 20 franc denomination and year of mintage.
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The rooster on it stands tall, chest puffed out! The detail is incredible — every feather, every curve of the comb, even the stance feels intentional.
The French 20 Franc Rooster was produced from 1898-1915 with a total mintage of 117,448,888. The total weight of the Rooster is 0.2074 of a troy ounce and it is a 0.900 fine coin, meaning it is alloyed with a small amount of copper which adds to its durability.
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Both gold coins have the same obverse.
The obverse of the coin has a profile of Cérès, the Roman goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships. She is a symbol of the 3rd French Republic and represents the copiousness of the nation and written around her are the words “République Française” or “French Republic”. The reverse pictures a Le Coq Gaulois or Gallic Rooster with the words “Liberté Egalité Fraternitén” or “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity (brotherhood).”
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Last, but certainly not least, is the first-year issue of the Rwanda Lunar Ounce. I got this as soon as it was out in 2017, some eight and a half years ago.
Obverse: Features a stylized Rooster in the center of the coin. The inscriptions "Lunar Ounce", “2017”, the Chinese sign for Rooster and the purity are listed along the rim.
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What I love most about these coins is that they’ve expanded my rooster collection in a way I didn’t see coming. I’ve always enjoyed roosters for their symbolism of confidence, protection, a little bit of attitude ... but seeing them represented in precious metals adds a new layer.
So now my rooster collection isn’t just quirky... it’s shiny, historic, and more meaningful.
Reference
https://www.golddealer.com/product/french-20-franc-rooster/
https://www.apmex.com/product/114953/2017-rwanda-1-oz-silver-lunar-year-of-the-rooster-bu
I hope to see you again soon!
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