The Royal Mint has long been known for their superb craftsmanship, iconic designs, and industry leading security features. Making history once again, the Royal Mint has just released a historic first ever 1/3 oz gold Britannia with a fixed mintage.
The fixed mintage Britannia features a micro engraved privy mark of a trident with the number “01,” marking the very first coins minted.
Great Britain’s National symbol Britannia has graced British coins for centuries. In 1987, a new version of Britannia was created by sculptor Philip Nathan. The coin has captivated millions and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful coin designs ever struck.
The new 2025 Britannia is struck in 1/3 oz of .9999 pure gold by the Royal Mint. The obverse is graced with the first official portrait of King Charles III designed by artist Martin Jennings.
The reverse side of the coin features the modern day image of Britannia holding both the trident and Union Jack Shield. A micro engraved privy mark of a trident with the number “01,” is featured on the coin indicating that these were the first coins to be produced.
The coin is struck with several of the most innovative security features making the Britannia one of the most secure gold coins ever struck. They include:
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-A latent image that switches from a trident to a padlock with a tilt of the coin.
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-Precision tincture lines 200 times thinner than a human hair on both the British flag and shield.
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-The backfield features surface animations that mimic ocean waves.
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-A micro engraved Latin phrase etched along the edge of the coin seen only under magnification.
