The reverse of the Britannia Elizabeth ¼ oz Gold Coin 2022 was designed by Philip Nathan in 1987 and depicts Britannia with a shield as a symbol of protection, holding an olive branch which represents peace, and the trident as homage to the maritime legacy of Britain.
The obverse displays a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark.
The Britannia Elizabeth ¼ oz Gold Coin 2022 is made of a quarter of a troy ounce of 999.9/1000 fine gold and has a metric weight of 7.78 grams. It measures 22.00 mm in diameter. The denomination is £25 and it is legal tender in the UK.
The security aspects of the Britannia Elizabeth ¼ oz Gold Coin 2022 provide increased assurance for safeguarding against counterfeiting. It incorporates four distinct components for authentication, comprising a latent image depicting a padlock visible upon tilting the coin, dynamic waves within the image that alter with movement, micro-text in Latin, and tincture lines on the Union flag.
The Britannia Elizabeth bullion coin is also available in weights of 1oz, ½ oz, and 1/10oz in gold, and 1 kilo and 1oz in silver. The platinum version is available in 1oz and 1/10oz weights.
The 2022 Britannia Elizabeth ¼ oz Gold Coin offers a compelling investment opportunity. Celebrating Britain's maritime legacy, it holds cultural significance whilst also serving as a potentially reliable hedge against economic fluctuations due to gold's stability.
Metal | Gold |
Form | Gold Coin |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Manufacturer | The Royal British Mint |
Series | Britannia |
Purity | 999.9/1000 |
Fineweight | 7.78 gram |
Gross Weight | 7.78 gram |
Denomination (oz) | 1/4 oz |
Year of issue | 2022 |
Grade | Brilliant |
Condition | Uncirculated |
Face value | 25 Pounds |
Diameter | 22.00 mm |
Packaging | Single in Pouch |
Packaging Unit | 10 per tube |