Britannia 1 oz Gold (1987–2012)

The 1/10 ounce Britannia gold coin was introduced in 1987 in the same year as its big sister the 1 ounce coin.

The 1/4 ounce Britannia gold coin was introduced in 1987 in the same year as its big sister the 1 ounce coin.

The ½ ounce Britannia gold coin was introduced in 1987 in the same year as its big sister the 1 ounce coin.

The 1/20 ounce Britannia gold coin was introduced in 2013 with the new fineness of 999.9 of the big sister of the 1 ounce coin. Until 2013, the Britannia coin was only available as a 1/10, ¼ ½ and 1 ounce issue.

The 1/10 ounce Britannia gold coin with the new fineness of 999.9 was introduced in 2013. Until 2012, the Britannia coin was only available with the lower fineness of 917 thousandths (22 carats).

The ¼ ounce Britannia gold coin with the new fineness of 999.9 was introduced in 2013. Until 2012, the Britannia coin was only available with the lower fineness of 917 thousandths (22 carats).

The ½ ounce Britannia gold coin with the new fineness of 999.9 was introduced in 2013. Until 2012, the Britannia coin was only available with the lower fineness of 917 thousandths (22 carats).

Britannia, the personification of Great Britain, is not only the namesake of the first European bullion coin, but is also depicted as a motif on the reverse. The Britannia gold coin was minted for the first time in 1987, since then the coin has been produced continuously by the Royal Mint in Great Britain, whereby the appearance has been adapted again and again. The changing appearance and the small mintage of the coin also make it interesting for collectors.

The 5 ounce Britannia gold coin was introduced in 2013 with the new fineness of 999.9 of the 1 ounce coin's little sister. Until 2013, the Britannia coin was only available as 1/10, ¼ ½ and 1 ounce issues.