Description
The 1 oz British Britannia Gold Coin is one of the most popular coins in recent history. The British Britannia Gold Coin was first introduced in 1987 and has been a favourite among collectors ever since! These gold coins are produced by The Royal Mint, which makes them some of the purest gold coins on the earth.
Great Britain’s gold coins are among the most desirable coins in the world. They are also considered iconic and classic bullion. Britannia has been revered as a female personification of the British Isles.
The 1 oz British Britannia Gold Coin contains 1 troy ounce of .917 or .9999 fine gold and has a face value of £100. It’s been in production since 1987, making it one of Britain’s longest-running coins. These gold coins are guaranteed by the 1,000-year-old Royal Mint to be 99.99% pure gold.
During its 30-year history, the Gold Britannia Coin went through significant changes. The original coin was available in 22_karat or .917 pure gold. Starting in 2013, the Royal Mint increased the gold coin to 24-karat, .9999 pure gold.
Design of 1 oz British Britannia Gold Coin
The obverse field of the coin has been modified over time to reflect Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait.
One of the three effigies of Queen Elizabeth II could be found on the obverse side of the 1 oz British Britannia Gold coin. All coins from 1987 to 1997 feature the third generation Raphael MAKlouf portrait, which was first created in 1984.
The right-facing profile of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II was created by Ian Rank Broadley for coins that were issued from 1998 to 2015.
The fourth-generation image which features a new effigy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II was recently replaced in 2016. This portrait honours Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Jody Clark is the youngest person to have crafted an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II for Common Wealth coins. Around her right facing profile, “Elizabeth II”, “DG REG FD”, and “100 pounds” are inscribed.
The reverse depicts the emblematic Britannia, a greek deity representing Great Britain, looking out over the ocean to defend herself against any threats. Britannia is armed with a trident while in her other hand she holds an olive branch and supports a Union Jack-adorned shield symbolizing sovereignty over Britain’s water. The inscriptions “BRITANNIA”, “1 oz 999.9 FINE Gold” can also be seen on the reverse side of the 1 oz British Britannia Gold Coin.
Main Highlights of 1 ounce Britannia Gold Coin
- Contains 1 troy oz of .917 or .9999 fine gold.
- Gold Britannia celebrates 30 years of tradition and legacy.
- Individual coins come in protective packaging.
- The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, together with the face value of 100 pounds.
- The reverse depicts the Britannia as a solid figure against a gale along with the name weight, and purity of the gold bar.
- Backed by the British government.
Product Specifications: Great Britain 1 oz Britannia Gold Coin
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | The Royal Mint |
| Weight | 1 troy oz |
| Purity | .9999 |
| Denomination | 100 Pound |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Made | Great Britain |
This Gold Britannia 1 oz coin is the perfect investment for those who want to grow their wealth. These gold coins are a great way to diversify your portfolio and hedge against inflation during periods of economic uncertainty.
We also carry the British Sovereign Gold Coin, & 1 oz American Buffalo Gold Coin.
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