double napoleon

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English[edit]

An 1807 double napoleon.

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Etymology[edit]

From its value of twice the 20-franc napoleon.

Noun[edit]

double napoleon (countable and uncountable, plural double napoleons)

  1. (countable, historical numismatics, slang) A former 40-franc gold coin issued by France.
  2. (uncountable, card games) A form of solitaire.

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