Introducing the esteemed Gold Britannia – a symbol of British pride and heritage, now available at Silver.com. Since 1987, the Royal Mint has been minting this prestigious gold bullion coin, representing the significance of Britain in the global precious metals market. Today, you can seize the opportunity to own the 1/2 oz Gold British Britannia Coins, conveniently accessible at Silver.com.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in protective plastic flips!
- Offered since 1987!
- Available with random dates!
- Consists of One-Half Troy ounce of actual gold content.
- Bears a face value of 50 Pound sterling (GBP) backed by the government of Britain.
- Obverse features Queen Elizabeth II or King Charles III.
- Reverse showcases the iconic Britannia.
Each 1/2 oz Gold British Britannia Coin is carefully encased in protective plastic flips, ensuring its brilliance remains untarnished. This esteemed gold coin has been available since 1987, initially minted with 22-karat gold (91.67% fine gold) from 1987 to 2012. From 2013 onwards, the Royal Mint elevated the gold content to 24-karat gold, making it .9999 fine gold, representing unparalleled purity and value.
Please note that specific dates or designs cannot be guaranteed. As our valued customer, rest assured that your coin will be randomly selected after your payment clears, based on its availability at the time of processing. In case of multiple coin purchases, there is a possibility of receiving coins with the same date, design, and gold content.
The obverse of these exquisite 1/2 oz Gold Britannia Coins features the revered portrait of Queen Elizabeth II or King Charles III, depending on the year of issue. For coins dated 1987 to 2023, you will find the portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Over the years, this iconic series has showcased three distinct portraits of the Queen, crafted by talented artists like Raphael Maklouf (1987), Ian Rank-Broadley (1998-2015), and Jody Clark (2016-2023). Notably, in mid-2023, the series welcomed the first-ever Gold Britannia, featuring the portrait of King Charles III designed by Martin Jennings.
The reverse of the Gold British Britannia Coins proudly presents Britannia, an iconic figure designed by Philip Nathan in 1987. Britannia stands with poise, facing right, holding a trident, and wearing a Corinthian helmet, symbolizing strength and protection. In her left hand, she holds an olive branch, resting it on the Union Jack shield, symbolizing peace and the spirit of Britain.
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