Gold 0.21%
£3,217.81 OZ
Silver -2.37%
£48.54 OZ
Platinum -0.49%
£1,360.68 OZ
The Silver Britannia is capital gains tax free in the UK, making is a very popular choice with UK investors
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The Gold Lucky Angel Franc is a common type which was produced near the end of the French Gold Franc series. The coin is referred to as ‘Lucky Angel’ due to a disputed account about the original engraver ‘Augustin Dupre’
Investors might not realise that the ‘Lucky Angel’ design was originally used in 1792, featuring on the French Gold Livres. The design actually depicts a ‘winged genius’ rather than an angel
The wording on the book held by the Angel has also changed through the years, the modern-day Gold Francs show ‘Constitution’ but previous examples featured ‘Loi’ (law) as well as ‘An III de la liberté’ (year three of liberty)
The term ‘Lucky Angel’ is said to originate from a time when the coin’s engraver Augustin Dupre managed to use one of the coins to bribe a guard before he was due to be beheaded
Historians contest this story, stating there is insufficient evidence that this happened. In any event, this Gold Franc is now a popular bullion coin that investors know as the ‘Lucky Angel’ design, despite the figure being originally intended as a winged genius
The Gold Lucky Angel French Franc coins is a tribute to the Gold coins that circulated France from 1792 These 24 Livres coin designs were revived in the modern Lucky Angel Francs
This explains why this type has a different wreath on the reverse. The original design, which also features here, is for a circular wreath whereas the other designs show an incomplete circle of two branches. The rooster on the design is a further tie to France
France’s Winged Genius is connected to its links with ancient civilizations and the influence of classical art and culture on French heritage
During the 18th and 19th centuries, there was a strong interest in antiquities and ancient civilizations across Europe, including France
The winged genius is seen across French artwork and was displayed on the Gold French Franc coins
Lucky Angel or ‘winged genius’ is considered a bullion coin that is perfect for low-premium Gold collectors that want the most Gold weight for their funds. Rarer and higher-premium pieces are also available on the market such as the Napoleon I Francs
