2023 Gold Britannia Coin 1oz Queen Elizabeth II

The 2023 Britannia 1oz is a British gold coin, minted by the Royal Mint. The weight of the coin is 31.21 grams with a fineness of 999.9 (24 carat gold), this means it contains 31.10348 grams of pure gold. The diameter of the coin is 32.69 mm. The 1oz Britannias have a face value of 100 Pounds and are legal tender in the UK.

Britannia gold coins are among the most instantly recognisable bullion coins in the world, bearing the legendary figure of Britannia who has appeared on British coinage since Roman times. Produced by the Royal Mint since 1987, the series has built a distinguished reputation over nearly four decades for quality, craftsmanship, and investment reliability. For those looking to buy or hold physical gold, Gold Britannia coins offer an unmatched combination of national heritage, trusted provenance, and strong worldwide demand.

Obverse: The obverse of the Queen Elizabeth II 2023 Britannia 1oz Gold Coin features the fifth head portrait, designed by Jody Clark. This effigy of Queen Elizabeth II shows her profile facing right, wearing the diamond crown. It is the fifth official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to be used on coins minted by the Royal Mint. The sculptor's initials, 'J.C', are visible at the bottom of the head.

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

Reverse: The reverse of the 2023 1oz Gold Britannia features the classic figure of Lady Britannia, designed by Philip Nathan, with the text 'NATHAN' at the bottom of the coin.

The reverse is the Lady Britannia the design first issued in 2021, which includes the Royal Mint's advanced security measures, such as:

• Micro-detail waves for the coin's background
• Britannia's shield has additional line work detailing
• Inner rim with additional Latin text
• Padlock/trident changing hologram

Due to their status as British Legal tender Britannias are exempt from Capital Gains Tax as well as being VAT-free.