1/2 oz British Royal Mint Britannia Gold Coin (BU, Random)

1/2 oz British Royal Mint Britannia Gold Coin (BU, Random)

The Britannia gold coin from the British Royal Mint is one of the most beloved and valuable coins in the bullion market. Being minted by the Royal Mint since 1987 till date, the coin has experienced a series of changes in its obverse as it bears the effigy of the ruling Monarch. The obverse of the coin delivered will have the effigy of Late H. M. Queen Elizabeth II or the newly introduced effigy of King Charles III. On the other hand, the reverse stays the same with Philip Nathan’s portrayal of Great Britain as Britannia.

Key Features:

• ½ oz British Royal Mint Britannia Coin (BU, Random)
• Purity: Contains 0.5 (½) troy ounces of .9999 or .9167 fine gold.
• Obverse: It bears the effigy of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II or King Charles III and face value.
• Reverse: It features Philip Nathan’s Britannia with inscriptions for purity and date.
• Face value: 50 POUNDS (GBP)
• Legal Tender: Legal tender backed by the British government.
• Dimensions: Diameter of 27 mm and 2.08 mm in Thickness.
• Packaging: Each coin comes in a protective plastic flip.

The obverse side of the coin will bear either the effigy of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II designed by Raphael Maklouf, Ian Rank-Broadley or Jody Clark until 2023. In the mid-2023, after the passing of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II, the first ever effigy of King Charles III was introduced and designed by Martin Jennings. The obverse, however, irrespective of the effigy displays the face value.

The reverse of the ½ oz British Royal Mint Britannia Coin features the depiction of Great Britain as a female warrior, Britannia. The effigy includes Britannia wearing a corinthian helmet, as she wields a trident and shield along with an olive branch. The depiction of Britannia includes the attributes of peace and the ability to go to war to protect the shores of Great Britain. The outer circle bears the identifying marks of year, weight and purity. With the year changing, the purity and weight are, “BRITANNIA 1/2 oz. 9999 FINE GOLD.”

The Variations of the Britannia Coin

The Britannia Gold Coin was initially introduced in 1987 bearing the design of Britannia by Philip Nathan and the effigy of longest reigning British monarch Queen Elizabeth II. In the initial years of its mintage, the coin was available with .9167 fine gold, which after 2013, was changed to .9999 fine gold. Currently, the post-2023 issues of the Britannia coins feature the effigy of King Charles III.

Elevate your portfolio with the ½ oz British Royal Mint Britannia Coin randomly dated as per availability and a precious brilliant uncirculated finish!