Gold British Britannia coins are available annually from the Royal Mint of England. The sovereign mint of Britain revived one of the nation’s most iconic symbols in the form of Britannia for a new bullion collection. The gold coins debuted in 1987, followed by the silver coins in 1997. The 1 oz Gold British Britannia Coin is now available to you for purchase online at Silver.com in near-perfect condition.
Coin Highlights:
- Coins ship to you inside of the PCGS or NGC protective plastic slabs!
- Issued by the Royal Mint of England since 1987!
- Availability of certified coins is limited!
- Consists of One Troy ounce of .9167 or .9999 fine gold.
- Issued a face value of 100 (GBP) by Britain.
- Bears a Grade of Mint State 69 from the Professional Coin Grading Service or Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
- Queen Elizabeth II is featured on the obverse of the coin.
- Britannia is on the reverse of the coin.
- Please keep in mind that you may receive several coins from the same year and with the potential for the same label if you purchase more than one.
Britannia is one of the oldest images in the British realm. The name was originally used as the provincial label for the British Isles when the Roman Empire expanded across the sea from continental Europe. Later, Britannia became a female personification for the British people and was first used on British coinage during the early 18th century.
The first appearance of Britannia came in the early 18th century as the crowns of England and Scotland were formally merged. The result was the creation of the United Kingdom and the appearance of Britannia on sovereign coinage. Today, Britannia is found predominantly on the silver and gold bullion coins of the Royal Mint of England.
On the obverse of 1 oz Gold British Britannia Coins is a depiction of Queen Elizabeth II. Here, you’ll find the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II in right-profile relief. Her Majesty is depicted in various possible reliefs on these coins. Those issued from 1987 to 1997 have Raphael Maklouf’s third-generation design. Those coins struck from 1998 to 2015 have Ian Rank-Broadley’s fourth-generation effigy. All coins issued from 2016 onward include Jody Clark’s fifth-generation portrait.
The reverse of Gold British Britannia Coins includes the powerful image of Britannia. She is depicted here with the shield bearing the Union Jack in one hand and the trident to control the seas in the other hand.
These 1 oz Gold British Britannia Coins come with a Mint State 69 certification from the PCGS or NGC. Specimens in this condition showcase full, original mint luster with no more than two minor detracting flaws. Those flaws are limited in nature to minuscule contact marks or hairlines. If you buy more than one coin, please note that you could receive several coins with the same designs and varied labels if you purchase more than one.
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