The 1 oz Great Britain Gold Britannia Coin is a popular bullion coin struck in 999.9 fine gold by the Royal Mint. Featuring the iconic image of Britannia, the personification of the United Kingdom, the reverse design by Philip Nathan has been used since the coin’s introduction in 1987.
Each coin contains exactly one troy ounce of pure gold and has a face value of £100, though its value is derived from the gold content rather than the legal tender value. The obverse bears the current effigy of the reigning British monarch.
The Britannia coin has a rich history, with the image of Britannia first appearing on British coins during the reign of Emperor Hadrian nearly 2,000 years ago. The design was later restored to British coinage in 1672 under King Charles II and has been featured on the coins of every subsequent monarch.
Today, the 1 oz Gold Britannia is a trusted and popular coin in the international gold market. It is a legal tender coin supported by the UK Treasury and is well-known globally.