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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 | Solid Gold Proof 1/4oz Britannia 2002 Coin £ 853.30 |
 | 1987 Britannia £25 Gold Proof 1/4oz Coin First Year of Issue RARE GREAT COIN £ 965.00 |
 | 1 oz Britannia & Liberty Gold Coin King Charles lll 2024 £ 3,350.00 |
 | Royal Mint Britannia Gold Bullion Bar 10g 24K, Tested 999.9 Fine Gold £ 1,332.70 |
 | 2023 King Charles III Coronation 1/10 oz Gold Britannia Minty Bullion Coin £ 400.00 |
 | Wessex Mint Britannia & George & Dragon 3 x Gold Bar 1/200oz 999.9. Retail £200 £ 79.99 |
 | Royal Mint Britannia 2024 1/40 oz 999.9 Fine Gold Proof Coin - New in Assay £ 156.70 |
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