Benjamin Franklin gold coin from France

A new coin to look out for is the Benjamin Franklin gold coin from France.

This is a very nice one quarter troy ounce gold coin with a face value of 10 Euros.
It is 920/100 pure gold proof quality coin and the mintage is an astounding 1000 only!
The French Mint of course have sold out but the coin may still be available from some dealers

Specifications of the coin are:

- 10€ Gold 1/4OZ 06
Artist Sternberg/Atelier de gravure
Weight 8,45 g = 0.30 oz
Diameter 22 mm = 0,87 inch
Mintage 1 000
Metal Gold 920/1000
Quality Proof
Face value 10 euros

Of course Benjamin Franklin was famous as an American writer philosopher and statesman. Also famous for his kite verifying the nature of electricity. France is honoring this man whom they consider was a Friend of France with this commemorative coin

In addition a sold silver coin has also been struck the specifications being:

1/4 € Silver BU 06
Artist Sternberg/Atelier de gravure
Weight 22,20g = 0.71oz
Diameter 37mm = 1.30inch
Mintage 15 000
Metal Silver 900/1000
Quality Brillant uncirculated
Face value 1/4 euro

There are still some of these silver coins available. Both coins look like they will increase in value over the years and it will be well worth watching out for the Benjamin Franklin gold and silver coins from France and obtaining them if possible.