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That's really an indeterminate question because essentially every country and a lot of smaller jurisdictions in Europe issued many denominations and types of gold coins over about a 500 year period. You have to be much more specific, including what country, what denomination, and what year.
In 1865, in response to the growing influence over trade and commerce of the Zollverein (the union of the German States), Switzerland, France, Belgium, Italy, Spain and Finland entered into what became known as the Latin Monetary Union.
The purpose of the union was to establish a uniform decimal weight system for all coinage, modeled after the 20 Franc in use at the time in France, to facilitate free trade. All coins, though not necessarily denominated in francs, were to contain the specific weight of .1867 oz pure gold per 20 units of currency. (Italy's gold currency is the lire while Switzerland, France and Belgium currency was denominated in Francs.)
The Latin Monetary Union remained intact until 1922, coming to an end in the aftermath of World War I. Despite its dissolution, several countries continued to mint coinage by this specific weight into the modern era.
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Which European coins have a silver outside and a gold center?
None that I know of. The idea behind having a different metal in the core of any coin is to increase the coin's structural integrity. Gold is quite soft and though valuable, would make a poor choice for any coin. You may be thinking of a so-called bimetallic coin. Many countries issue these coins, but they're made of brass and copper-nickel, not gold and silver. Examples are the Canadian $2 coin, the European €1 and €2 coins, and the British £2 coin.
What was the gold coin called in 1933?
assuming you are referring to the $20 coin, it was called a Saint Gaudens
What is a Gold coin used for trade currency before world war 1?
Gold coin used for European trade curency before Ist World War DUCAT
What is a 20 franc gold coin called?
Frankingold
What was an ancient Rome gold coin called?
The Aureus.
What is an old Italian gold coin called?
frank
What is the name of a Byzantine gold coin?
It's called a bezant!
What is mintage data for Spanish 25 peseta gold coin?
The mintage coin data for Spanish 25 peseta gold coin is called the beard bust and is 90% gold. You can go www.coindatabase.com/coin_spain.php?pais=620 to check my answer.
What is a gold coin of ancient rome?
During most of the Roman Republic gold coins were called Aureus and silver were Denarius
What is a former European coin that starts with a d?
Deutschmark (the former currency of Germany) Drachma (formerly used in Greece) Ducat (a gold coin used prior to WWI)
What is the difference between Gold Bar and Gold Coin?
A gold bar, also called gold bullion or a gold ingot, is a quantity of refined metallic gold of any shape that is made by a bar producer meeting standard conditions of manufacture, labeling, and record keeping. A gold coin is a coin that is made mostly or entirely of gold. Traditionally, gold coins have been circulation coins, including coin-like bracteates and dinars.
Why by the end of the fourteenth century did Florence become an important banking city?
Florence became an important banking city at this time in a large part due to the strength of its gold currency. It was called a florin and was the first European gold coin that was created in large quantities.
