1/4 oz 2023 Britannia: King Charles III Gold Coin | The Royal Mint

These 2023 1/4 oz Pure Gold Britannia coins combine tradition, security, and innovation, with new enhanced features that provide easy authentication and liquidity to this product. A privy mark is included, which at first glance appears to be a padlock; however, under examination becomes a trident, which is a testament to the Royal Mint's innovative minting techniques and penchant for design.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Typically ships individually in plastic flip sleeve; Multiples of 25 typically ship in tube; Multiples of 500 typically ship in monster box
• Consisting of 1/4 oz 9999 Fine Gold
• Obverse: Features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III designed by Martin Jennings on an enhanced guilloche background surrounded by the words "CHARLES III D G REX FD" along with the face value of the gold coin
• Reverse: Features a depiction of Britannia, the female personification of Great Britain bearing a trident in her right hand, with a union jack shield and an olive branch in her left hand, along with the year of issue, metal weight, purity, the artist's name and the inscription "BRITANNIA"
• Brilliant uncirculated condition and enhanced with four security elements

Since its initial conception in 1997, the Britannia has become highly and one of the most highly sought-after bullion coins available today due to its near flawless classic design and the security which it provides investors.

As one of the most recognizable coin designs of all time and one of the oldest in the world, Britannia is a symbol of its heritage and history. This gold coin features a reverse design by Philip Nathan with a standing Britannia carrying a trident in her right hand, an olive branch in her left, and Britannia's shield bearing the Union Jack. First released in 1997 and with a 999 purity, these gold coins also feature a sunburst pattern of radial lines as an anti-counterfeiting measure.

Each coin's reverse features four groundbreaking security features in the precious metals industry, which are: micro text within the inner rim, tincture lines, wave texture motion surface animation, and a latent image privy mark (depending on the angle, a padlock or a trident becomes visible).

Build your wealth in ounces with the purchase of a 1/4 oz 2023 Britannia Gold Coin today! The Britannia coin is also available in other metals, such as platinum and gold coins.

ABOUT THE ROYAL MINT

The Royal Mint is internationally recognized as one of the most prestigious and highly acclaimed mints in the world, with a history of over 1100 years and a close relationship with the British government. The Royal Mint produces original coin collections, investment grade bullion, as well as currency for over 60 countries, including England and the UK. Popular series from The Royal Mint include Britannia products, Queen’s Beast, British Music Legends, and Myths and Legends.