Gold Britannia One Ounce
The obverse face bears a depiction of Queen Elizabeth II, the reverse has the same design year after year. Britannias figure is an imposing female goddess said to protect the British Isles from invaders.
The design of the coins changed many times depending on the year of issue, but each time the refined images hid a deep symbolism. The coin reflects the rich history of unification of the British people, so it is highly valued by collectors.
History
The "Britannia" series of coins was first stuck in 1987 by the Royal Mint and became an instant classic. It is not just a gold coin, known all over the world, but also a historical value.
Initially, the "Britannia" coins were issued from 917 gold with a small addition of copper.
Until 2012 the gold coins have a millesimal fineness of 0.917 (91.7% or 22 carat gold) with the non-gold component being copper until 1989 and silver from 1990. From 2013 the gold coins have a millesimal fineness of 0.999 (or 24 carat gold).It is the legal tender of Britain.
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The obverse face bears a depiction of Queen Elizabeth II, the reverse has the same design year after year. Britannias figure is an imposing female goddess said to protect the British Isles from invaders.
The design of the coins changed many times depending on the year of issue, but each time the refined images hid a deep symbolism. The coin reflects the rich history of unification of the British people, so it is highly valued by collectors.
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