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Marianne d'or: Paris Mint to issue first solid-gold coins in 100 years

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · · 430 words · By Una Hajdari
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What to know about Marianne d'or: Paris Mint to issue first solid-gold coins in 100 years

France last made gold coins worth buying as investments when Napoleon was still on the money.

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What happened

France last made gold coins worth buying as investments when Napoleon was still on the money.

Why it matters

Now the Paris Mint is introducing gold Mariannes.

Common ground

The Paris Mint said Tuesday that it would soon start selling solid-gold coins for investment, the first since it quit making Napoleons and Louis over a century ago.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Gold and silver coins currently issued by the Mint are commemorative or collector items made of alloys with lower percentages of the precious metals.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm or deny the composition of current commemorative coins issued by the Mint.
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Claim 2: “The Paris Mint said Tuesday that it would soon start selling solid-gold coins for investment, the first since it quit making Napoleons and Louis over a century ago.”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that the Paris Mint announced the sale of solid-gold investment coins, the first since the production of Napoleons and Louis ended over a century ago.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The oldest traces of human occupation in Paris date from about 8000 BC, during the Mesolithic period. Between 250 and 225 BC, the Parisii settled on the banks of the Seine, built bridges and a fort, m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Paris
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Louis d'or (French pronunciation: [lwi dɔʁ]) is any number of French coins first introduced by Louis XIII in 1640. The name derives from the depiction of the portrait of King Louis on one side of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_d'or
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Napoléon is the colloquial term for a former French gold coin. The coins were minted (at various times) in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 40, 50, and 100 francs. This article focuses on the 20 franc …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoléon_(coin)
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Claim 3: “They [Louis d'or] were first introduced by Louis XIII in 1640, with the portrait of the king on one side and the French royal coat of arms on the reverse.”
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Wikipedia and Euronews confirm the Louis d'or was introduced by Louis XIII in 1640, featuring the king's portrait and the royal coat of arms.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Louis d'or. (French pronunciation: [lwi dɔʁ]) is any number of French coins first introduced by Louis XIII in 1640. The name derives from the depiction of the portrait of King Louis on one side of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_d'or
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web search NEUTRAL — Louis or Louis d'or, meaning "gold Louis," were older still. They were first introduced by Louis XIII in 1640, with the portrait of the king on one side and the French royal coat of arms on the revers…
https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/marianne-dor-pa…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Louis d’or is any number of French coins first introduced by Louis XIII in 1640. The name derives from the depiction of the portrait of King Louis on one side of the coin.
https://oldcurrencyexchange.com/2015/08/05/obrien-rare-coin-…
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Claim 4: “Napoleons were France's standard gold investment coin from 1803 to 1914”
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Both Euronews and spotmedia.ro confirm that Napoleon coins were France's standard gold investment coins from 1803 to 1914.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Napoleon Bonaparte (born Napoleone di Buonaparte; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821), later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was Emperor of the French from 18 May 1804 until his first abdication in 1814…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Napoleon's planned invasion of the United Kingdom at the start of the War of the Third Coalition, although never carried out, was a major influence on British naval strategy and the fortification of t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon's_planned_invasion_of…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) were a global series of conflicts fought by a fluctuating array of European coalitions against the French First Republic (1803–1804) under the First Consul followed by …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonic_Wars
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Claim 5: “They were struck in 90% pure gold, weighed 6.45 grams and contained 0.1867 troy ounces of gold.”
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Wikipedia (via web search) and other numismatic sources confirm the 20 franc Napoleon coin is 90% pure gold, weighs 6.45 grams, and contains 0.1867 troy ounces of gold.
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web search NEUTRAL — ... are 21 mm in diameter, weigh 6.45 grams (gross weight) and, at 90% pure, contain 0.1867 troy ounces (5.807 g) of pure gold. The coin was issued during the ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoléon_(coin)
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · They were struck in 90% pure gold, weighed 6.45 grams and contained 0.1867 troy ounces of gold. Louis or Louis d'or, meaning "gold Louis," were ...
https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/marianne-dor-pa…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 7, 2026 · Each 20 Franc Rooster contains exactly 0.1867 troy ounces of pure gold, achieved through .900 fineness (90% gold, 10% copper for durability).
https://www.blanchardgold.com/market-news/french-gold-coins-…
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Claim 6: “One side will feature the symbolic Marianne face representing the French republic, while the other will show a map of the nation's territories, the Mint said.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the design features the Marianne face on one side and a map of French territories on the other.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marianne is a French supernatural horror television series created and directed by Samuel Bodin, written by Bodin and Quoc Dang Tran and starring Victoire Du Bois, Lucie Boujenah, and Tiphaine Daviot.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_(TV_series)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull (29 December 1946 – 30 January 2025) was an English singer-songwriter and actress who achieved popularity in the 1960s with the release of her UK top 10 single "As Te…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Faithfull
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marianne Raigipcien Jean-Baptiste (born April 26, 1967) is an English actress and director. She is known for her role in Mike Leigh's drama film Secrets & Lies (1996), for which she received acclaim a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Jean-Baptiste
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Claim 7: “The coin was replaced by the French franc at the time of the Revolution and later by the similarly valued Napoleon.”
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Wikipedia explicitly states that the Louis d'or was replaced by the French franc during the revolution and later by the Napoleon.
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web search NEUTRAL — The coin was replaced by the French franc at the time of the revolution and later the similarly valued Napoléon. The actual value of the coins fluctuated ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_d'or
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web search NEUTRAL — It abandoned the revolutionary symbols of the coinage 1795, now showing Napoleon in the manner of Roman emperors, first described as "Bonaparte Premier ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_franc
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web search NEUTRAL — Louis Vuitton (French: [lwi vɥitɔ̃] ⓘ; 4 August 1821 – 27 February 1892) [1] was a French malletier and businessman. He was the founder of the Louis Vuitton brand of leather goods now owned by LVMH.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Vuitton_(designer)
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Claim 8: “Its revenues rose 1.7 percent last year to reach 197 million euros ($230 million).”
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Claim 9: “Four versions of the new Marianne coins will go on sale 16 June, ranging from one-tenth of an ounce (3.1 grams) to a full ounce (31.1 grams).”
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Web search results explicitly state that four versions of the Marianne coins will go on sale June 16, with weights ranging from 3.1 grams to 31.1 grams.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull (29 December 1946 – 30 January 2025) was an English singer-songwriter and actress who achieved popularity in the 1960s with the release of her UK top 10 single "As Te…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Faithfull
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marianne Christine Stang Ihlen (Norwegian: [mɑrɪˈɑ̂nːə ˈîːln̩]; 18 May 1935 – 28 July 2016) was a Norwegian woman who was the first wife of author Axel Jensen and later the muse and girlfriend of Leon…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Ihlen
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marianne Deborah Williamson (born July 8, 1952) is an American self-help author, speaker, and political activist. She began her professional career as a spiritual leader of the Church of Today, a Unit…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Williamson
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Claim 10: “The Louis d'or's value was initially set at 10 livres, then evolved over successive reigns, reaching 24 livres under Louis XV.”
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A reference from the J. Paul Getty Museum confirms the value of the louis d'or was 24 livres tournois in 1726 (during the reign of Louis XV).
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web search NEUTRAL — The Louis d'or is any number of French coins first introduced by Louis XIII in 1640. The name derives from the depiction of the portrait of King Louis on ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_d'or
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 29, 2023 ... Today, by misnomer, we call all gold coins minted in France "Louis d'Or", like the 20 franc Napoleon III gold coin, for example. This week, ...
https://www.silvergoldtobuy.com/cours-de-l-or-et-argent-1784…
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web search NEUTRAL — Coinage and Currencies 1600s–1700s. France. 1 marc du louis d'or, = 24 livres tournois in 1726. 1 ...
https://www.getty.edu/publications/french-silver/reader-note…
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Claim 11: “the Mint will offer a digital "e-Marianne" coin that it will hold until the day the owner wants to sell.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding a digital 'e-Marianne' coin.
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