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2024 Gold Britannia 1/2 oz reverse showing standing Britannia with trident, Union Flag shield, and 0.9999 fine gold inscription

Gold Britannia | 1/2 oz (Random Year)

Gold Britannia 1/2 oz Coin — 0.9999 Fine Gold, Royal Mint UK

  • Struck in 0.9999 fine gold — among the purest gold bullion coins available
  • 1/2 troy oz gold weight, legal tender with a £100 face value
  • Reverse features the iconic Britannia figure designed by Philip Nathan
  • Obverse bears the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark
  • Part of the Royal Mint's long-running Britannia bullion series
  • Milled edge and detailed guilloche background add security and visual depth

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Specifications

Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Mint
Royal Mint
Metal
Gold
Fineness
0.9999
Weight
1/2 troy oz
Face Value
£100
Designer
Reverse: Philip Nathan; Obverse: Jody Clark
Edge
Milled with DECUS ET TUTAMEN lettering
Metal type
Gold
Category
British Gold Coins

Description

The Gold Britannia 1/2 oz is a flagship British gold bullion coin issued by the Royal Mint, struck in 0.9999 fine gold and carrying a £100 face value as UK legal tender. Weighing one-half troy ounce, it delivers a substantial gold content in a highly collectible format that appeals equally to bullion stackers and numismatic collectors.

The reverse presents the celebrated standing figure of Britannia — helmeted, draped in classical robes, trident raised and Union Flag shield at her side — rendered by designer Philip Nathan against a fine guilloche dot background. The legend BRITANNIA, the year, and the fineness inscription .9999 FINE GOLD surround the design, with the weight denomination 1/2 oz prominent at the top. The obverse carries the fifth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark, inscribed ELIZABETH II D.G. REG. F.D. 100 POUNDS.

The Britannia series is one of the most recognized gold coin programs in the world, combining sovereign British heritage with investment-grade purity. The repeating DECUS ET TUTAMEN ("An ornament and a safeguard") edge lettering is a hallmark security feature of the series.

Frequently asked questions

The Gold Britannia 1/2 oz is struck in 0.9999 fine gold, meaning it is 24-carat and among the purest gold bullion coins produced by any sovereign mint. This level of purity is clearly inscribed on the reverse of the coin itself.
The coin carries a face value of £100 (one hundred pounds sterling), making it UK legal tender. This denomination is inscribed on the obverse alongside the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the legend ELIZABETH II D.G. REG. F.D.
The reverse Britannia design is the work of sculptor Philip Nathan. His depiction of Britannia — standing with trident and Union Flag shield against a guilloche dot background — has become one of the most recognized motifs in modern British coinage.
Yes. The Royal Mint's Britannia bullion series has been issued annually since 1987, making it one of the longest-running gold bullion programs from a sovereign mint. Each annual release maintains consistent specifications while sometimes introducing updated portrait or design elements.

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