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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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Origin: Great Britain
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Investment objective: Investment
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Shipping: encapsulated
✔ The oldest investment coin in Europe
The Britannia coin series is issued by the British Royal Mint and was first released in 1987. The Britannia is the first investment coin to come from Europe .
✔ Where does the coin series get its name from?
The Britannia series of coins owes its name to a special deity: Britannia. Britannia was formerly revered and worshipped as a goddess , but nowadays she is more likely to be referred to as the personification of Great Britain . She is therefore considered a symbol not only for Great Britain, but also for the country's citizens .
The goddess always adorns the motif side of a Britannia coin, although the motif does not look the same on every coin. On the motif side of this gold coin, Britannia stands with both feet firmly and confidently on a rock, surrounded by roaring waves. She looks to the side - perhaps she has spotted an attacker.
Her right arm is outstretched and she is clutching a trident in her hand, which she can use for defense and deterrence. The trident also symbolizes the power and strength of Britannia. The Corinthian helmet that the goddess wears on her head protects her from injury. The protective shield in Britannia's left hand also serves this purpose. The shield is decorated with the flag of the United Kingdom . In her left hand, the goddess also holds an olive branch . This is generally associated with peace.
✔ What else you should know
This gold coin was minted in 2023 with a denomination of 1 ounce and a fineness of 999.9/1,000 . The face value of the coin is 100 British pounds.
✔ The Queen Elizabeth II.
On the obverse of the coin you can see an image of the British Queen Elizabeth II . Like Britannia, she is considered a symbol of Great Britain and the British people.
She reigned from February 6, 1952, until her death in 2022, making her one of the longest-reigning monarchs. Her son, King Charles III, will now take over her duties.
✔ Information at a glance
- The manufacturer is The British Royal Mint.
- The face value is 100 GBP.
- The year of minting is 2023.
- The denomination is 1 ounce.
- The weight is 31.10 grams.
