1 Kilo Britannia Charles III Silver Coin | 2023

1 Kilo Silver Britannia 2023

Purchase today on StoneX Bullion the 1 Kilo Britannia 2023, the largest coin in this range featuring the fifth and final effigy of Queen Elizabeth II! Quite special!

The design on the reverse of Britannia was created by the sculptor Philip Nathan and is remarkable. Britannia, the female warrior, the national personification of Britain, is holding a trident in her right arm and a shield bearing the Union Jack with her left hand.One of the oldest symbols of Britain, Britannia stands proud before the ocean and is surrounded by inscriptions bearing her name, year of mintage, weight and purity (999 Fine Silver)

The Britannia design reflects on the changes of the nation, its resilience and values. First appearing on the coins of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, Britannia has been a continuous presence on the British coins since 1672.

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The award-winning design has become so highly regarded that only the Royal Mint is able to strike genuine Britannia coins featuring Philip Nathan’s interpretation.

The obverse features the last portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II, which makes the coin even more valuable. Designed by artist Jody Clark, at age 33, he is the youngest artist to have achieved the honour of portraying the Queen on the Royal Mint coins. In this now familiar design, Her Majesty is wearing her diadem crown and the royal jewels. The inscription above her head “Elizabeth 2, D.G, REG F.D are the initials for a Latin phrase which translates to “By the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith followed by 500 POUNDS.

The Royal Mint wanted people to feel confident that the coin they have is genuine,and made it a very secure coin.The Britannia coin presented here by Coininvest is considered the “most secure coin in the world”. The Britannia coin redefines security in the bullion market, using the latest technology:

• Surface animation: the background has surface animation reflecting the movement of the sea, which adds to the intricacy of the design and safety of the coin.
• Latent image:an image switches between a trident and a padlock as the viewer changes their perspective, representing both Britannia and bullion security.
• Micro-text: It is placed next to the coin’s banding and reads ‘DECUS ET TUTAMEN’, which translates as ‘An Ornament and a Safeguard’.
• Tincture Image: Britannia’s shield bearing the Union flag, a powerful symbol of Britain as a whole, is highlighted with tincture lines;

Each Britannia 2023 bullion coin has a limited production run. A Britannia coin featuring King Charles III’s effigy will be released in the new year. Therefore, do not miss out on your last opportunity to purchase this beautiful 1 kilo Britannia coin featuring the truly exceptional Queen Elizabeth II.