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Article L342-1 of the French Monetary and Financial Code

Peddling and canvassing for the sale, purchase or exchange of gold ingots, bars, foreign currencies and demonetised gold coins are prohibited.

Anyone who goes to the homes of private individuals, other than bankers, stockbrokers and dealers in precious metals, or to public places not reserved for this purpose, in order to offer or obtain the aforementioned materials, with immediate delivery and payment, in full or in part, either in cash or in securities, shall be deemed to be peddling these materials.

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Article L342-1

Sont interdits le colportage et le démarchage en vue de la vente, de l’achat ou de l’échange de l’or en lingots, barres, monnaies étrangères et pièces d’or démonétisées.

Se livre au colportage de ces matières celui qui se rend au domicile des particuliers, autres que les banquiers, agents de change et négociants en métaux précieux, ou dans les lieux publics non réservés à cet effet, pour offrir ou se procurer les matières ci-dessus désignées, avec livraison et paiement immédiats, en totalité ou en partie, soit en numéraire, soit en valeurs.

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