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20 Francs - Jean Independence

20 Francs - Jean (Independence) - obverse20 Francs - Jean (Independence) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Grand duke Jean (1964-2000)
Type Non-circulating coins
Year 1989
Value 20 Francs (20 LUF)
Currency Franc (1854-2001)
Composition Gold (.999)
Weight 6.22 g
Diameter 21.11 mm
Thickness 1.4 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
36187
References L# 316-1
Romain Probst; 2003. Prifix: catalogue illustré des monnaies luxembourgeoises (1026 - 2001). Banque du Timbre et Lux-Numis, Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
, KM# 64
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Schön# 58
Battenberg Gietl Verlag (publisher). Weltmünzkatalog. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (4 volumes).

Commemorative issue

150th Anniversary of the Grand Duchy

Obverse

Portrait to the left of Jean (1921-), Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1964 to 2000 surrounded by legend. Under the head the title "1/5 OZ 999"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JEAN GRAND DUC DE LUXEMBOURG
1/5 OZ 999

Reverse

Coat of arms of Luxembourg copying the first grand-ducal shields of 1854.
On the left of the shield the face value, on the right the initials IML (Luxembourg Monetary Institute) below the commemorative dates.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20 F IML
1839-1989

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989  Photo 50 000 $ 900 Proof

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Bullion value: USD 867.61 Search tips
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Actual gold weight: 0.200 oz
Current gold price: 4342.86 USD/oz (see gold price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Jean (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Jean (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Jean (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Jean (Independence)
Heritage Auctions
2025 November 30 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65195
Lot 98166
Internet Archive
30 Nov 2025 UNC
(NGC PR69 Ultra Cameo)
USD 870.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Jean (Independence)
Katz
Auction 161
Lot 951
Internet Archive
18 Jun 2025 UNC USD 729.09
(EUR 630.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Jean (Independence)
Katz
Auction 152
Lot 911
Internet Archive
8 Mar 2025 UNC USD 614.52
(EUR 531.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Jean (Independence)
Katz
Auction 148
Lot 916
Internet Archive
11 Jan 2025 UNC USD 556.65
(EUR 481.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Jean (Independence)
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 70
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2023 UNC USD 439.77
(EUR 380.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Jean (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Jean (Independence)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 12
Lot 471
Internet Archive
28 Sep 2019 UNC USD 300.89
(EUR 260.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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