With a battle helmet secure on her head, Britannia looks over her right shoulder as the sweeping wind flows around her. In her left hand, she displays both a shield and an olive branch, symbolizing both peace and protection for the British Isles. Britannia’s draping robes billow around her as she firmly plants her trident, a reflection of her nautical association, into the land. The emblematic status of the Britannia dates back to 1797, when she appeared on every monarch-issued penny as a powerful symbol of British liberty and unity.Ĭommissioned by the Royal Mint in 1987, sculptor Philip Nathan’s original Britannia design remains the centerpiece of the coin’s reverse.
Guaranteed legal tender by the British government, the 1-ounce coin holds a face value of 100 pounds. The Gold Britannia contains one troy ounce of. The Royal Mint Gold Britannia bullion coin encapsulates a wealth of history within its artistic rendering.
His portrait is now ready for use on British coins and makes its debut in this series.
Following his mother’s death, Prince Charles ascended to the throne as King Charles III, King of England. This release of the 2024 British Gold Britannia features the bust of King Charles III.
