Who Are We?

Founded in 1986, Au Papier Monnaie supports both private clients and collectors in the purchase, sale, and appraisal of coins and precious metals. As a member of the National Union of Numismatic Experts and Professional Numismatists, our establishment is a trusted reference throughout Western France.

We specialize in the trade of investment gold and silver, including bullion bars and exchange-listed coins (20 Francs Gold, Sovereigns, Dollars…).
We also offer 1 kg gold bars and buy or sell all French and foreign gold and silver coins.

The official gold prices in France, published daily by the Banque de France and distributed by CPoR Devises, are displayed in our shop window.

Our Guarantees & Your Benefits

• All coins sold online or in-store are high-quality, investment-grade coins

• Every coin is packaged in sealed and numbered bags

• All seals are free of charge

• All our appraisals are free and without obligation

How to Buy Gold in Our Store

Purchases can be made directly at our shop:
3 rue Jean Jaurès – 44000 Nantes, France

Accepted payment methods:

• Credit card

• Personal cheque

• Bank transfer

For cheque payments, your order will be available 10 business days after full clearance.
You may also place a forward purchase order based on future CPoR Paris quotations.

Do We Buy All Gold Coins?

We buy and sell all investment gold coins, both French and foreign, as well as collectible gold coins.

Which Silver Coins Do We Buy?

We buy and sell:

• All demonetized silver coins

• Silver bullion bars

• All foreign silver coins

• French and foreign collectible silver coins

Inheritance & Estate Division

In the context of an estate, we can perform fair and balanced distributions of gold coins or bullion after appraisal.
Each lot is:

• Assessed

• Equally allocated

• Sealed

• Numbered for complete traceability

This service is free of charge, regardless of the quantity of coins to evaluate and divide.
We also work directly with notarial offices.

Taxation When Selling Gold

1. Precious Metals Flat Tax – 11.5%

Collected on behalf of the French State.
A full exemption applies if you hold a named invoice over 22 years old.

2. Capital Gains Tax Option

Available if you can provide a named and dated document (invoice, gift, inheritance…).

• Capital gains are taxed at 36.2%

• A 5% annual allowance applies from the 3rd year

• Total exemption after 22 years of ownership

No tax is due if your selling price is lower than your original purchase price.

Why Buy Coins in Sealed Bags?

We repurchase coins stored in our Au Papier Monnaie sealed bags or in CPoR seals at the Paris fixing price.
Seals ensure:

• Full traceability

• Optimal quality

• Easy resale

Our sealed bags are free, numbered, and the number appears on your invoice.

Can You Sell Jewelry or Dental Gold?

No. We do not buy jewelry, dental scrap, or any non-numismatic gold items.