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
Minted in 1987. See Coins and Events of 1987
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Gold Coins. See more Gold Coins coins
and see which Gold Coins coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1oz Gold Britannia Coin 2015 £ 3,729.70 |
 | 2018 Limited Edition Oriental Border 1 oz Gold Britannia £ 3,871.48 |
 | * Charles III 2024 gold proof 1/4oz Britannia £ 1,102.00 |
 | Britannia 1g Gold BullionMinted BarBullion | 999.9 Fine Gold £ 229.50 |
 | 24K Gold Bullion Bar 5G 999.9 Fine Gold, the Royal Mint Britannia £ 720.70 |
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