The Britannia, as the national figure of Great Britain, represents wisdom and community. A well-known symbol of Great Britain's naval power and defense, the Britannia has been minted by the Royal Mint Ltd since 1987. minted on gold coins. Since 2020, the Britannia has been further developed and equipped with additional security features to prevent counterfeiting even more effectively.
In some years the minting of the Britannia gold coin was limited to proof or special sets. In its early years, the 1/10 ounce Britannia gold coin was minted from a 22-carat red gold alloy of gold and copper with a fineness of 916.66/1,000. From 2012 onwards, the coinage was made with a yellow gold alloy made of gold, silver and copper. Since 2013, the Britannia has been produced as a fine gold coin with an impressive fineness of 999.9 / 1,000 or 24 carats.
The Britannia gold coins have a fluted edge and a diameter of approximately 16.5 mm and a thickness of approximately 1.17 mm. Combining history, tradition and precision, this coin is an excellent choice for collectors and investors alike.