1/2 troy ounce gold coin Britannia 2023 or 2024
1/2 troy ounce gold coin Britannia 2023 or 2024
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- Tradable world wide
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The 1/2 troy ounce gold Britannia is produced by the British mint, The Royal Mint. With its high purity of 99.99%, its weight of 15.55 grams, and its fame, this gold coin is highly sought after. Since the 2023 variant of the coin, an image of King Charles can be found on the reverse.
Specifications
Physical properties
Net weight
The net weight is determined by multiplying the gross weight with with the purity. |
1/2 troy ounce |
Purity and metal type | 99,99% | Gold |
Condition | Brilliantly Uncirculated |
Origin
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Mint | Royal Mint |
Year of issue | 2023 |
Face Value | 50 pounds |
Price properties
Selling price | € 1.357,00 |
Metal worth | € 1.220,42 |
Price per gram
The price per gram is determined by dividing the sales price by the net weight. |
€ 87,55 |
Premium
The premium is determined by substracting the metal worth from the sales price. |
€ 136,58 |
Investment score | A-label |
VAT-rate | Investment gold |
Other specifications
Pick up possible | Yes |
Storage possible | Yes |
Availability | In stock |
Information
1/2 Troy ounce gold coin Britannia 2023 or 2024
The British mint The Royal Mint has been producing the gold 1/2 troy ounce Britannia since 1987, which has made it an icon among gold coins. The gold Britannia of 1/2 troy ounce has the highest purity (99.99%), weighs 15.55 grams, and has a diameter of 27 mm. The 1/2 troy ounce has a compact size and is also more affordable than the 1 troy ounce version.Over the years, various images of Queen Elizabeth II have been on the reverse of the coin, each with its own design and age of the queen. Since 2023, King Charles III has been depicted on the reverse of these gold coins.
Value-stable, easily tradable, well-known, and safe are terms that fit this coin. The coin is very difficult to counterfeit due to its newly added security features. We also offer a buy-back guarantee for this coin through our sister company, Inkoop Edelmetaal.
Obverse
The obverse of the Britannia coin shows a Philip Nathan-created nation symbol standing next to a shield bearing the Union Flag. This is the flag of the United Kingdom. There is also an olive branch and it represents peace. The security features have also been added on the front.
Reverse
On the reverse side of the coin is added the portrait of King Charles. Around the effigy is the monarch's name along with the inscription D.G REX F.D. This stands for "dei gratia rex"(by the grace of god). Also on this side is the face value of 50 POUNDS shown.
Britannia Coin Security Features
As mentioned before, 4 security features have been added to the Britannia coin. These security features make it incredibly difficult for other parties to counterfeit the coin. These 4 security features are:- Latent feature: a hologram effect where the padlock changes into a trident when viewed from a different angle.
- Surface animation: Micro details created by special laser engraving on the coin that give the visual effect that the waves are in motion.
- Micro-text: the inscription DECUS ET TUTAMENin English 'an ornament and a safeguard', around the Britannia effigy was created by means of special lasers.
- Tincture lines: a traditional art form in which colors and patterns are depicted on metal.
Featured
- Gold coin of 1/2 troy ounce of pure gold (99.99%)
- Finished with advanced security features against counterfeits
- Minted by The Royal Mint
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The Royal Mint is the official mint of the United Kingdom and boasts a rich history spanning over 1,100 years. Throughout these centuries, the mint has served the United Kingdom during times of war, political upheaval, and social and economic progress. The Royal Mint is renowned for its innovation and is considered a true leader in the world of coinage.
Given the significant role the Royal Mint has played, there is a Royal Mint Museum located within the mint itself in Llantrisant, South Wales. The museum showcases the fascinating history of the Royal Mint and many of the coins it has produced, including experimental coins, artworks, and tools. The quality of the Royal Mint's coins is exceptional, thanks to the innovative production techniques and technologies employed in their minting process.