Britannia Gold Coin

Background

The Britannia Gold Coin is one of UK’s most renowned numismatic items. Struck in 24-karat gold, with a purity of 99.99%, this coin features an image of Britannia, the personification of Great Britain, and the side profile of the ruling monarch of the United Kingdom. Introduced in 1987, the Britannia Gold Coin bears a heritage of an exceptional craftsmanship provided by the United Kingdom’s unbroken tradition of gold bullion production. Available in 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, and 1-ounce denominations, these coins offer a range of options for collectors and investors.

Details

• Manufacturer: The Royal Mint
• Minting Location: UK
• Denominations: UK£10, UK£25, UK£50, UK£100
• Content: 1 oz., 0.25 oz., 0.5 oz., 1 oz.
• Purity: 99.99%
• Weight: 3.11 g, 7.86 g, 15.55 g, 31.21 g
• Thickness: 1.8 mm, 2.08 mm, 2.24 mm, 2.7 mm
• Diameter: 16.5 mm, 22 mm, 27 mm, 32.7 mm
• IRA-Eligibility: Eligible

Origin

• The Britannia Gold Coin’s bears a rich numismatic heritage, since the UK is one of the few countries with a centuries-old unbroken tradition of gold bullion production.
• The coin’s reverse features an image of Britannia, a symbolic personification of Great Britain, designed by Philip Nathan.
• Since its inception, the coin’s obverse featured a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. In 2023, King Charles III became the second monarch to be depicted on the Gold Britannia.