The 2024 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.
The Britannia is one of the world's most recognised coin designs, taking its name from the female personification of Britain who has appeared on coinage in Roman times. First issued as a gold bullion coin in 1987, the Britannia has become a flagship series for the Royal Mint, celebrated for its elegant artistry, consistent purity, and strong international reputation among collectors and investors alike.
Obverse: The obverse of the King Charles III 2024 Britannia 1oz Gold Coin features the King's official portrait, designed by Martin Jennings. This effigy of King Charles III shows his profile facing left, without a crown. This is the first official portrait of Charles III to be used on coins minted by The Royal Mint. The sculptor's initials, 'M.J.', are visible at the bottom of the head.
The inscription on the coin reads 'CHARLES III.D.G.REX.F.D'.
Reverse: The reverse of the 2024 1oz Gold Britannia features the classic figure of Lady Britannia, designed by Philip Nathan, with the text 'NATHAN' at the bottom of the coin.
On the reverse of the 2024 Britannia coin is Lady Britannia, goddess of Roman mythology and the personification of Britain for almost 2 thousand years. This design was first issued in 2021, and it includes a number of 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