



16.25 gram gold Coin - The French Genius
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Estimated arrival: May 15 - Jun 12, 2026
Overview
Specifications
Product Details
- Weight: 16.25 g
- Purity: 999.0 fine gold
- Obverse: Depicts the Genius of Liberty, inspired by Auguste Dumont’s 1836 sculpture atop the July Column in Paris. The winged figure holds a torch and a broken chain, symbolizing enlightenment and liberation.
- Reverse: Features a reinterpretation inspired by the 100-franc “Fraternité” coins, highlighting the French national motto alongside a fasces bundle topped with a Phrygian cap, symbolizing the Republic and freedom.
- Packaging: Presented in a protective presentation box.
- Certifications and Guarantees: Issued by Monnaie de Paris, guaranteeing the authenticity, weight, and purity of the coin.
- Unique Feature: First release in the French Genius trilogy with a limited mintage of only 2,000 coins worldwide.
Why Invest in the 16.25 gram The French Genius gold coin?
Gold collectible coins combine artistic heritage with the long-term value retention of precious metals. The 16.25 gram The French Genius gold coin celebrates one of the most iconic symbols of the French Republic through an elegant modern interpretation by Monnaie de Paris. With its symbolic design inspired by the Genius of Liberty and limited mintage of only 2,000 coins, this release offers strong collector appeal alongside the intrinsic value of fine gold.
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History of Monnaie de Paris
Founded in 864, Monnaie de Paris is the oldest continuously operating minting institution in the world. Renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and artistic heritage, the French mint has produced coins for over eleven centuries while preserving traditional engraving expertise. Today, Monnaie de Paris continues to create prestigious collector coins and limited-edition releases celebrating French history, culture, and iconic national symbols.
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