double napoleon
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A former 40-franc gold coin issued by France.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “double napoleon” mean?
A former 40-franc gold coin issued by France.
Is “double napoleon” formal or informal?
double napoleon is generally slang.