Britannia 1 oz Gold 2021
The Britannia gold bullion coin is a leading investment product that is well known and appreciated by merchants around the world. The one-ounce Britannia is a coin that is minted from pure 9999 fine gold by Europe's renowned mint, The Royal Mint. Britannia, well-known for many years, has been enhanced in 2021 with new and innovative security features. The security features introduced are: - A radiant background created by using a picosecond laser. The effect of the laser used is visible when the coin is rotated.
- Engraved security using an angular effect, where the image changes from a padlock to a trident.
- Application of the plaster technique (on the shield). The technique of plastering is based on indicating heraldic colors by means of symbols - lines.
- Micro-engraved inscription "DECUS ET TUTAMEN", which was made with specialized lasers and which is located above the head of the titular Britannia.
It is also worth mentioning that Britannia is the first European investment coin, which was introduced in 1987. The first copies, which were produced between 1987 and 2012, were minted from 22-karat gold with a blend of other metals. From 1987 to 1989, Britannas were reinforced with a small admixture of copper, making the coins more scratch-resistant, and distinguished by their peculiar color. From 1989 to 2012, copper was replaced by silver, which, like copper, was designed to strengthen the coin and give it a unique color. Since 2012, Britannia has been minted exclusively from 24-karat gold.
The obverse shows an image of Queen Elizabeth II of England wearing a crown. You can also find on it information about the nominal value of the stock.
The reverse shows the traditional figure of Britannia, armed with a trident and shield. In addition, you can find new security features and information about the purity and weight of gold on it.
