Gold Napoleon Buyback · Golden Triangle
Buying and selling gold Napoleons at Bordeaux
Sell your Napoleons at the right price, in the heart of Bordeaux.
20 Francs Napoleon III, Genius, Ceres, Marianne-Rooster… GOLDMARKET buys your gold coins in Bordeaux at the current market price. Weighing and testing in your presence, detailed calculation, immediate payment.
Sat 10am–13pm / 14pm–17pm
Where to buy or sell a gold Napoleon coin in Bordeaux?
Our Bordeaux-based agency provides daily pricing for the 20-franc Napoleon coin, both for buying and selling. Each coin is authenticated and examined in your presence; the price varies depending on its condition. The offer is submitted in writing based on the current market price, and payment is made by bank transfer.
We buy back your Napoleons
All the gold Napoleon coins, bought back in Bordeaux
From the most common 20 Francs to the 40 and 100 Francs: each type is authenticated, weighed and valued at the price of fine gold of the day, including a premium when the coin justifies it.
Napoleon III bareheaded
20 Francs, 1852–1860. Effigy of Louis-Napoleon and later Napoleon III, bareheaded. The first series of the Second Empire.
Napoleon III laureate head
20 Francs, 1861–1870. Napoleon III headdress. The most widespread series of the Second Empire.
20 F Genius
1871–1898. The Winged Genius Engraving the Constitution. Struck under the Third Republic.
20 F Ceres
1849–1851. The Second Republic. Shorter print run, often sought after by collectors.
20 F Marianne-Coq
1899–1914. Marianne on the reverse of the rooster. The most traded "Napoleon" today.
10, 40 & 100 Gold Francs
Half-Napoleon (10 F), 40 F and 100 F gold. Buyback based on fine gold weight, with a possible premium depending on rarity.
| Piece | Gross weight | Title | Fine gold | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 F or | 3,2258 g | 900 ‰ | 2,90 g | 19mm |
| 20 F gold (Napoleon) | 6,4516 g | 900 ‰ | 5,806 g | 21mm |
| 40 F or | 12,9032 g | 900 ‰ | 11,61 g | 26mm |
| 100 F or | 32,258 g | 900 ‰ | 29,03 g | 35mm |
Official specifications of the Latin Monetary Union. The 900‰ fineness means 90% pure gold. See also our buyback of gold coins and the gold bullion buyback in Bordeaux.
Estimation method
How is a Napoleon coin valued?
The value of a Napoleon is based on a simple and verifiable formula:
Weight of fine gold × current price of fine gold + any applicable premium
A 20 Francs Napoleon contains 5,806 g of pure gold (6,4516 g at 900‰). Its "gold" value corresponds to this weight multiplied by the day's fine gold price, LBMA reference. A premium is added when the type, vintage, rarity, or state of preservation justifies it.
At GOLDMARKET Bordeaux, the coin is weighed on a certified scale and authenticated in front of you — diameter, edge, year. applied course is the one displayed live, with no hidden fees.
The Project
Selling your Napoleons in Bordeaux in three steps
Expertise & weighing
You are received at the agency, either for a self-guided visit or by appointment. Your Napoleon coins are weighed and authenticated in your presence, without obligation.
Offer of the day
We calculate your offer: weight of pure gold multiplied by the current market price, including the premium. The details are explained to you line by line.
Immediate payment
If the offer suits you, payment is immediate — instant transfer or bank check — with proof and traceability, within the legal framework.
Our commitment
Why sell your Napoleons at GOLDMARKET
Today's price displayed
Buyback price indexed to the price of fine gold (LBMA reference), displayed live. No fixed price, no hidden commission.
Digital expertise
Our experts identify the type, vintage and condition to apply the correct premium above the gold value.
Weigh-in & testing in front of you
Certified scale, non-destructive authentication: you see the weight and the calculation before deciding.
Immediate and legal payment
Payment upon agreement, proof of payment provided, transaction tracked in compliance with the legal framework.
What is the buyback price of a Napoleon coin in Bordeaux today?
The buyback price of a 20 Franc Napoleon coin corresponds to its weight of pure gold — 5,806 g For a 900‰ purity gold coin — multiplied by the current price of fine gold (LBMA reference), plus a possible premium depending on the type, condition, and rarity. Therefore, there is no fixed price: consult the current price displayed live on this page. At GOLDMARKET Bordeaux, the calculation is detailed for you, with no hidden fees.
Where to sell your gold Napoleons in Bordeaux?
Visit the GOLDMARKET agency at 41 Cours Pasteur, 33000 Bordeaux, near the Golden Triangle and Saint-Pierre. We welcome residents of Bordeaux city center, Chartrons, Victoire, as well as Talence, Mérignac, and Le Bouscat, from Tuesday to Saturday. Free estimates, no appointment necessary.
How is a 20 Franc Napoleon coin valued?
The appraisal is based on three objective elements: the weight of pure gold (5,806 g), the current price of pure gold, and any applicable premium. The coin is weighed on a certified scale and authenticated in your presence — diameter 21 mm, edge, year. We then apply the formula: weight of pure gold × current price + premium. The tax implications of resale are detailed in our guide on gold tax and capital gains.
Find us
The GOLDMARKET agency in Bordeaux
Get your Napoleons appraised from Tuesday to Saturday, 41 Cours Pasteur.
Saturday · 10:00am–13:00pm / 14:00pm–17:00pm
See as well : buying gold in Bordeaux · gold buyback · gold sale.
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Frequently asked questions about the sale of gold Napoleons in Bordeaux
Who is GOLDMARKET?
GOLDMARKET is a French company specializing in the purchase, sale, and buyback of gold and precious metals. Through its nationwide network of branches, GOLDMARKET supports individuals, collectors, and investors with recognized expertise: free, no-obligation appraisals, weighing and testing of your metals in your presence, prices indexed to the official gold price (LBMA), and secure payment within a strictly legal framework (identity verification, AML/CFT). In Bordeaux, you benefit from the same expertise and guarantees, right in your neighborhood.
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Intervention zone
Buying back Napoleon gold in Bordeaux and surrounding areas
Our agency welcomes residents of Bordeaux and surrounding towns for the sale of gold coins.
And the neighbouring municipalities: Talence, Mérignac, Le Bouscat, Bègles, Pessac.
Buying and selling gold Napoleons in Bordeaux
Located on Cours Pasteur, a stone's throw from the Golden Triangle, GOLDMARKET Bordeaux buys back your gold Napoleons at the current market price. The 20 Francs Napoleon remains the gold coin of choice for Bordeaux's heritage: each coin is weighed, authenticated, and appraised in your presence, with no obligation.
A city of trade and savings, Bordeaux maintains a strong tradition of holding physical gold, from the Chartrons district to Saint-Pierre. Napoleon III, Genius, Ceres, or Marianne-Rooster: our experts establish a transparent offer — the weight of fine gold multiplied by the day's fine gold price, plus a possible premium depending on the type, rarity, and condition.
A daily rate, not a fixed price
Unlike a fixed displayed price, we index each buyback to the current price of fine gold. The live price is visible at the top of this page: your Napoleon is worth its weight in fine gold (5,806 g for a 20 Francs coin) multiplied by this price, plus a premium when the coin warrants it.
Selling, but also buying
GOLDMARKET Bordeaux also sells Napoleons and investment gold coins for individuals wishing to diversify their assets. Find our gold coin offer and our gold bars in Bordeaux.
Taxation of resale
Reselling a Napoleon coin may be subject to the flat-rate tax on precious metals (11,5%) or the capital gains tax regime, depending on your situation and supporting documents. Everything is explained in our gold taxation guide.
No commitment
Your Napoleons are worth today's price. Check it in Bordeaux.
Bring your items to the agency: weighing, testing and calculation in front of you, immediate payment if the offer suits you.
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