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The Britannia

The Britannia is the British Bullion one ounce coin issued by the Royal Mint since 1987. Both proof and bullion versions have been issued every year to date and fractional versions are commonly available.

The Britannia is fast becoming Europe’s premier modern coin and is regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful coins. This coin is admired by collectors, dealers and investors from around the world, and is therefore one of the World’s most liquid coins.

With the face value of £100 this coin is considered legal tender in Great Britain and it is therefore not subject to Capital Gains Tax when sold for a profit by UK residents.

While the obverse side features a profile of a mature Elizabeth II, the reverse displays the Standing Britannia portrayed as a beautiful young woman, wearing the helmet of a centurion, and wrapped in a white garment.

The coins have a fineness of 91.7% or (22 karat) gold with the alloy being copper until 1989 and silver from 1990.

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The Britannia

County: Great Britain
Face Value: £100 GBP
Gold Content: 1 ounce (31.104g) - Alloyed with copper or silver depending on year
Purity: 917 / 1000 (22 karat)
Gross Weight: 34.0500 g
Coin Diameter: 32.69 mm
First Year of issue: 1987