PCGS 2020 1oz Gold Britannia MS70

The 2020 UK Britannia 1oz Gold Coin features the internationally recognised original portrait of Britannia. The reverse of the coin also includes radial lines for added security to the traditional design. Details of the coin’s weight, fineness and year-date also feature.

The obverse design depicts the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on a guilloche background design, and the monetary denomination of 100 Pounds.

Weight

1oz

Fineness

999.9

£2,590.12

Available on back-order

Britannia gold coins are British bullion coins issued by the Royal Mint since 1987. Up until 2013 Britannia gold coins were produced in 22ct (0.917) the non-gold component being copper until 1989 and silver from 1990. As of 2013, Britannia gold coins have been produced in 24ct, a fineness of 999.9.

Only the Royal Mint has the trademark to produce genuine Britannia coins. Britannia is the feminine personification of Britain, she is renowned for her beauty and symbolises Britain’s strength and integrity, and is an enduring icon that has been used in the UK for over 2,000 years.

The fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, appears on coins from 2016. Designed by artist Jody Clark, aged 33, he is the youngest artist to have achieved this honour.