A former French gold coin worth 20 francs Crossword Clue

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Today is 23 March 2024 and we have the correct solution for the crossword clue "A former French gold coin worth 20 francs" listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "A former French gold coin worth 20 francs". The answer for this clue is "NAPOLEON".

Here is an explanation of why this clue has this answer:

1. Former French gold coin: The clue indicates that we are looking for a coin that was once used in France. This helps to narrow down the potential answers to coins that were used in France historically.
2. Worth 20 francs: The clue also specifies the value of the coin, which is 20 francs. This further narrows down the potential answers to only coins that were worth 20 francs in the past.
3. NAPOLEON: The answer "NAPOLEON" fits all the criteria mentioned in the clue. It was a former French gold coin that was worth exactly 20 francs.

NAPOLEON was a gold coin introduced during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte in France. It was minted between 1803 and 1914, and it had a face value of 20 francs. The design of the coin usually featured the profile of Napoleon himself, which is why it is associated with his name.

By providing the answer "NAPOLEON" to the clue "A former French gold coin worth 20 francs", crossword enthusiasts can easily identify the specific coin being referred to in the puzzle. This allows them to progress further in solving the crossword puzzle and enjoy the challenge it presents.

Definition of "NAPOLEON"

a gold twenty-franc French coin minted in the reign of Napoleon I.

 The Crossword clue "A former French gold coin worth 20 francs" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Independents Jumbo General	23 March 2024	NAPOLEON