The 2021 Gold Britannia Half-Ounce - ProofThe Gold Britannia has for some years been a popular choice for 1oz gold bullion coins, but as gold prices have risen to new highs the half-ounce gold Britannia has become popular as it is priced nearer to the Gold Sovereign coin and so is more affordable to many collectors and smaller investors.
Unlike the 22 carat gold Sovereign, the Gold Britannia half ounce is 999.9 (99.99%) gold. The gold content in 1/2 Troy ounce, with a diameter of 27mm.
The coin, denominated as £50, carries several new security features that have been copied from the Gold Britannia. The features are:
- An image that changes from padlock to trident as the coin moves (known as a 'latent' image).
- Micro text saying 'an ornament and a safeguard'.
- Surface animation gives the effect of sparkling waves.
- The shield and Union flag on the shield have tincture marks.
The Reverse shows the standing figure of Britannia by Philip Nathan.
The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
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 | The Britannia 2020 UK One Ounce Gold Proof Coin TRIAL OF THE PYX - Rare 1 of 6! £ 3,163.62 |
 | 2020 Proof Gold Britannia 6 Coin Set Boxed £ 7,178.10 |
 | 2020 The Britannia UK 1/4 Oz Gold Proof Coin with Certificate! Low COA 002/700! £ 817.62 |
 | 2021 Gold Proof Britannia 3 Coin Premium Set £ 2,403.72 |
 | The Britannia 2020 UK Fortieth-Ounce Gold Proof Coin TRIAL OF THE PYX Set - Rare £ 260.72 |
 | 2014 UK Britannia 1/40th ounce gold proof coin, Royal Mint carded £ 92.24 |
 | Britannia 2016 Fortieth Ounce Gold Proof Coin 50 pence £ 207.68 |
 | 2020 GB Gold 1oz £100 NGC PR70UC FDI Mayflower 400th Anniversary Low 500 Mintage £ 3,473.76 |
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Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning British Monarch ever, reigning for over 70 years. Born on 21 April 1926 to King George VI and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, she became Queen in 1952 and her Coronation was on 2 June 1953. She died on 8 September 2022. Some coins were released dated 2023.Queen Elizabeth II issued many coins and was monarch during decimalisation. She married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1947 and had four children. Her eldest son succeeded the throne as King Charles III. House of Windsor.
Category: Gold Coins
This category is gold coins from around the World. Gold is a good investment and time and time again it has shown its durability even in difficult times. If you are buying gold coins as an investment, check which coins will give you the best tax advantages.Which Mint: The Royal Mint
The Royal Mint is the designated place for the UK to mint coins. It dates back well over 1000 years and is a Government-owned company. Formed in the reign of Alfred the Great about the year 886, during the period 1279-1812 it was generally referred to as The Tower Mint as it was housed at the Tower of London. The Master of The Royal Mint has included famous figures such as Sir Isaac Newton.
Since 2010 it has operated as Royal Mint Ltd, a company owned by HM Treasury, under an exclusive contract to supply all coinage for the UK although it also produces medals and coins for other countries. It is currently located at Llantrisant, Wales.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
The United Kingdom (UK) is the Union of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is often refered to as Great Britain (GBR). It has a long, rich history. The orignal coinage was Pounds, Shillings and Pence but since decimalisation on 15 February 1971, it is £1 = 100p, that is One Pound = 100 pence. The coinage of the UK is also a long history, the Royal Mint being established as long ago as 886AD when coins were hammered. Today there is perhaps 30 billion coins in circulation, and many (numismatic) collectors coins and sets are issued frequently in gold, silver and other metals.