50 Ponds United Kingdom Britannia 1/2 oz Gold
Buy 1,489.82 €
95.80 € per gram
Sell 1,430.23 €Britannia is a popular gold coin struck by the (British) Royal Mint since 1987. It was the first European bullion coin to be issued in our time. And in 2023, it will be the first 1/2 oz Gold Britannia coin featuring the portrait of King Charles III.
The Gold Britannia has been issued by the Royal Mint since 1987, sharing its design with the Silver and Platinum Britannia. Featuring the iconic representation of Britannia holding a shield, it serves as a symbol of the United Kingdom. Starting from 2001, the Britannia's theme undergoes a change every two years, maintaining the original 1987 theme in even-numbered years.
Coins minted before 1990 exhibit a redder tone due to the copper alloy. The gold fineness has been 999.9/1000 since 2013, a change from the previous 916.67/1000. The 1 oz Britannia carries a face value of 100 pounds sterling. Available in various units, including 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz, and 2 oz, the Britannia gold coin is globally recognized and highly sought after. Minted by the Royal Mint in Great Britain, it has established itself as a symbol of the United Kingdom since its inception in 1987.
The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of the monarch facing left - in the opposite direction from her predecessor, Queen Elizabeth II. Another feature is that he does not wear a crown. The inscription around the coin reads: CHARLES III • D • G • REX • F • D • 50 pounds • 2023.
Each of these magnificent 2023 1/2 oz gold coins features on their reverse the image of Britannia. Britannia is an elegant and instantly recognisable figure, a proud warrior which first appeared on Roman coins more than 2000 years ago. Long after the Romans left the shores, Britannia began to be featured on British coins and she has come to symbolise the spirit of a nation. The figure of Britannia is surrounded by the following inscriptions: "BRITANNIA - 2023 - 1/2 oz - 999.9 - FINE GOLD".
