Britannia, The World’s Most Visually Secure Bullion Coin
Britannia – timeless, modern and now available in Bulgaria through Gold Reserve
First appearing on the coins of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, Britannia has remained a familiar presence on British coinage since 1672, during the reign of Charles II. Today, with the accession of King Charles III, she appears on a contemporary, highly secure bullion coin recognised worldwide as a leader in coin security.
Celebrated for beauty and trustworthiness, the modern Britannia design was introduced in 1987 by sculptor Philip Nathan. He gave her meaningful symbols – the shield of defence, the olive branch of peace, and the trident to show her bond with the sea. In recent years, these features have been reinforced with four advanced security elements, ensuring Britannia bullion coins are straightforward to verify and difficult to counterfeit, further strengthening confidence among investors and institutions.
The 2024 Britannia bullion collection represents a defining moment in British coinage, showcasing the first official portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, created by sculptor Martin Jennings, on the obverse of every coin.
Four Design Features, One Secure Coin
Latent image
A latent image switches between a trident and a padlock when the coin is rotated.
Lettering
Micro-text spells out the words ‘DECUS ET TUTAMEN’, meaning ‘An ornament and a safeguard’.
Shield
The light and dark tones of the United Kingdom flag on Britannia’s shield are created by smooth lines.
Background
Surface animation creates a wave motion behind Britannia when the coin is moved.
“Britannia is one of our most iconic and enduring designs, so it was vital we retained the beauty of the coin whilst adding sophisticated new anti-counterfeit measures. By focusing on the natural reflection of the metal and using advanced new technology, we have created a unique and highly safe coin which gives customers complete confidence.”
Gordon Summers
Chief Engraver at The Royal Mint
The globally recognised Britannia design is admired for its artistry, and only The Royal Mint can strike coins bearing Philip Nathan’s famous interpretation of the symbol. The enhanced security elements are applied across the entire Britannia bullion coin series, with the exception of the quarter-ounce and tenth-ounce silver coins.
Now, through Gold Reserve LTD, these trusted bullion coins are available in Bulgaria with guaranteed authenticity and secure delivery.
The Britannia bullion bar range includes intricate security features that significantly reduce the risk of counterfeiting.
Gold Reserve offers a Buy-Back service for your Britannia bullion coins and bars, providing the most competitive rates based on live precious metal prices
The Britannia bullion coin includes intricate security features that significantly reduce the risk of counterfeiting.
Our gold and platinum Britannia bullion minted bars are protected in secure, tamper-proof blister packaging for safe transportations and storage.
Britannia bullion is recognised and trusted around the world, with a strong secondary market that makes liquidation easily accessible.
The Britannia bullion includes intricate security features that significantly reduce the risk of counterfeiting.