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Motif: the Britannia
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Material: Gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000
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Country of origin: Great Britain
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Investment objective: Investment
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Shipping: in a coin capsule
The Britannia is a sought-after investment coin that is minted in Great Britain by the British Royal Mint . The first Britannia coin was produced in 1987. The Britannia is thus the first investment coin from Europe . The range of Britannia coins has continued to grow since then. The Britannia is now available in various materials such as platinum . It is of course also available in a wide range of denominations.
✔ What is the significance of Britannia?
Have you ever wondered who Britannia actually is? Britannia was once considered a kind of deity and worshipped accordingly. The worship reached its peak during the Roman Empire, when the Romans occupied the southern part of the British Isles, which strengthened the British national feeling. However, after the Romans left the British Isles and Christianity came to Britain through immigrants and conquerors, Britannia fell into oblivion around 1066. Today, however, Britannia is still a powerful symbol for the British people and Great Britain.
✔ The depiction of Britannia
Typical attributes of Britannia include the Corinthian helmet , which Britannia can use to protect herself in battle. The protective shield , which shows the flag of the United Kingdom , also serves this purpose. At the same time, it symbolizes love for the United Kingdom, and therefore for the people she represents. Furthermore, she often holds an olive branch in one hand, which stands for peace. In the other hand there is usually a trident , which Britannia uses to demonstrate the power of the United Kingdom. All of these attributes can also be seen on the motif of this gold coin . Britannia stands on a stone surrounded by the deep ocean.
✔ King Charles III.
Usually, the obverse of the Britannia shows a portrait of the British Queen Elizabeth II. However, since she died on September 8, 2022, her son, King Charles III, has now taken over the throne. Accordingly, with the minting year 2023, a portrait of King Charles III was chosen to adorn the obverse of the Britannia.
- The manufacturer is The British Royal Mint.
- The denomination is 1/10 ounce.
- The year of minting is 2023.
- The face value is 10 GBP.
- The diameter is 16.50 mm.
- The weight is 3.11 grams.
