British Gold Britannias have been available from The Royal Mint since 1987. This iconic coin program features an effigy of Britannia on the reverse, and since its debut, has featured only Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. However, her passing in September 2022 ushered in a new era for this coin program as King Charles III ascended the throne and began to appear on British coins. The Royal Mint issued a final batch of Gold Britannias in 2023 featuring Her Late Majesty. Today, 2023 1/4 oz British Gold Britannia Coins are available from JM Bullion perfect condition.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with an NGC plastic slab!
• Final date with Elizabeth II on Britannia Coins!
• Last 500 struck with Her Majesty’s effigy!
• Part of the Royal Mint Succession Gold collection!
• Limited availability of certified perfect coins!
• Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• The face value of 25 Pound sterling (GBP) is fully backed by the British government.
• Graded Mint State 70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• On the obverse is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• The reverse features Britannia.

Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed the longest reign of any monarch in British history, sitting on the throne from 1952 to 2022. Throughout her reign, Elizabeth was the Head of the Commonwealth, an association of 56 independent countries. She played a significant role in maintaining relationships between these nations and promoting cooperation.

All 2023 1/4 oz British Gold Britannia Coins are available here in perfect condition. Mint State 70 coins have full, original mint luster and bear no detracting flaws of any kind. The NGC certifies that these are among the last 500 coins The Royal Mint struck in 2023 with Her Majesty’s effigy before the changeover to the portrait of King Charles III.

On the obverse of 2023 British Gold Britannias, you will find Jody Clark’s fifth-generation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty is shown here in right-profile relief with the George IV State Diadem. This effigy is the fifth and final of Elizabeth II to feature on British coins.

The reverse side of 2023 1/4 oz Gold Britannia Coins comes with a depiction of the national female allegory. Britannia has been associated with the British Isles since the era of the Roman Empire in the 1^st century AD. This modern effigy shows Britannia in a coastal setting with a trident in one hand, a Corinthian helmet on her head, and an olive branch in the other hand.

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