2012 Gold Britannia Coin 1oz

The 2012 Britannia 1oz is a British gold coin, minted by the Royal Mint. The weight of the coin is 34.05 grams with a fineness of 916.7 (22 carat gold), this means it contains 31.10348 grams of pure gold. The diameter of the coin is 32.60mm. The 1oz Britannias have a face value of 100 Pounds and are legal tender in the UK.

With a history spanning nearly four decades, gold Britannia coins have established themselves as one of the most iconic and dependable bullion coins in the world. Struck by the Royal Mint to the highest standards of craftsmanship, each coin carries the legendary figure of Britannia, a symbol that has represented Britain on coinage since ancient times. Britannia gold coins are widely held in investment portfolios around the world, prized for their beauty, purity, and strong resale value.

Obverse: The obverse of the Queen Elizabeth II 2012 Britannia 1oz Gold Coin features the fourth head portrait, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. This effigy of Queen Elizabeth II shows her profile facing right, wearing a diamond tiara. It is the fourth official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to be used on coins minted by the Royal Mint. The sculptor's initials, 'IRB', are visible at the bottom of the head.

The inscription on the coin reads 'ELIZABETH II.D.G REG.FID.DEF'.

Reverse: The reverse of the 2012 1oz Gold Britannia features the classic figure of Lady Britannia, designed by Philip Nathan, with the text 'NATHAN' at the bottom of the coin.

Gold Britannias are the most popular one ounce gold coin for larger UK based private investors, as they are Capital Gains Tax Free (CGT Exempt).