These commemorative coins were originally designed by The Royal Mint to honor 200 years since Britain’s adoption of the gold standard. Featuring beautiful artwork by graphic designer Dominque Evans, these coins are the perfect memento for anyone interested in historic monetary systems. Today, 2019 1/4 oz British Gold Standard Coins are available to you online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Delivered in a protective flip!
- Commemorates the British gold standard!
- Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
- Bears a face value of 25 Pounds backed by the United Kingdom.
- The obverse field depicts Queen Elizabeth II.
- On the reverse side of the coin is a weight scale design.
- Features artwork by Dominique Evans.
All 2019 British Gold Standard Coins in this online JM Bullion listing were struck at The Royal Mint and are considered legal tender by the British government. These coins have an impressive .9999 purity level and feature original artwork on the reverse side. Upon arrival, you will find your coin housed in a protective plastic flip.
For the obverse of these 1/4 oz British Gold Standard Coins, there is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The Royal Mint has selected for this release the Fifth-Generation design by Jody Clark, which debuted in 2015. There is also a beautiful guilloche pattern in the background that additionally functions as an anti-counterfeiting measure. Inscriptions on the obverse field read Elizabeth II, D G REG F D, 25 Pounds.
For the reverse side of 2019 1/4 oz Gold Standard Coins, there is a weight scale design. This image features a traditional scale of two bowls suspended at equal distances from a fulcrum. This would have been used to weigh out the correct portions of gold before it was minted into a coin. Inscriptions on the reverse read The Gold Standard, 2019, 1/4 oz Fine Gold, 999.9. You will also find the initials of the designer, Dominique Evans.
In Britain, the adoption of the gold standard is closely associated with the re-introduction of the beloved gold Sovereign coin. Known as the “Chief Coin of the World,” the Sovereign has a history dating back to 1489 when Henry VII was King of England. However, the coin fell from use in the 16th century before becoming the central circulating British gold coin in 1817. This followed the Coinage Act of 1816, which officially placed Britain on the gold standard.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about these gold coins for sale. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us live online, or simply send us an email with your inquiries.