UK - The Gold BritanniaAlthough the UK already had maybe the most recognisable gold coin in the World with the gold sovereign, back in the 1980's there was a growing trend towards one ounce gold bullion coins. So in 1987 the Royal Mint launched their own 0.9999 1oz bullion gold coin. What better choice of name as Britannia, the female representation of Britain for almost 2000 years.
The 1987 Gold Britannia was designed by Philip Nathan. It's been updated and had different designs in some years, but the reverse image is always that of Britannia. The Obverse has a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.
Specifications:
- Denomination £100
- Alloy 999.9 fine gold
- Weight 31.21g
- Diameter 32.69 mm
- Fineness 999.9 (99.99% gold)
As usual, these coins have a family, such as 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/10th oz.Images used by permission of The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
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 | 2020 1oz Gold Britannia Coin, One ounce £ 2,551.62 |
 | 1993 1oz Gold Britannia Coin, One ounce £ 2,551.62 |
 | 2019 Proof 1/4oz Gold Britannia Coin Boxed £ 771.72 |
 | 2025 1/10oz Gold Britannia Coin £ 290.96 |
 | 2012 1oz Gold Britannia Coin, One ounce £ 2,551.62 |
 | 2025 1/4oz Gold Britannia Coin £ 692.68 |
 | 15xFull Sovereign/Gold Britannia Lighthouse Coin Capsule/similar to Air-Tite H32 £ 10.07 |
 | Empty - 1oz Silver or Gold Britannia Tough Tube Case Holds 10 coins in Capsules £ 24.99 |
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Remember 1987 ?
Monarch is Queen Elizabeth II. After a June election, Prime Minister is still Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), defeating Neil Kinnock's Labour party. US President is Ronald Reagan. Margaret Thatcher visits Moscow.
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.