2020 Gold Britannia Coin 1oz

The 2020 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.

First introduced in 1987, the gold Britannia is the Royal Mint's flagship bullion coin and one of the most widely recognised gold coins in the world. The series draws on centuries of British coinage tradition, with the figure of Britannia serving as an enduring national symbol. Its combination of .9999 fine gold, iconic design, and strong global recognition makes it a staple choice in the bullion market.

Obverse: The obverse of the Queen Elizabeth II 2020 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 2020 1oz Gold Britannia features the classic figure of Lady Britannia, designed by Philip Nathan, with the text 'NATHAN' at the bottom of the coin.