Description1 oz British Platinum Britannia Coin (Random Year)The Britannia coin ranks as one of the most popular bullion programs not just in the UK, but in the world at large. In 2018, The Royal Mint began issuing a platinum edition of the Britannia, a nice alternative that still features the classic design from Philip Nathan that you know and love. Today, random year 1 oz British Platinum Britannia Coins are available to you online.Coin Highlights:Available to you in a protective flip!Features the iconic Britannia design!Contains 1 Troy oz of .9995 pure platinum.The face value of 100 Pounds is fully backed by Britain.A portrait of Queen Elizabeth is depicted on the obverse.Britannia features in the reverse design.Each 1 oz British Britannia Coin in this online listing at JM Bullion was struck in .9995 pure platinum at The Royal Mint. These coins are also considered legal tender under the monetary authority of Great Britain. Upon arrival, you will find your coin housed in a protective plastic flip. Please note that this is a varied-year listing. As such, we cannot guarantee a specific year you will receive.The Britannia coin program launched in 1987 with a gold bullion release. This coin served as Britain’s response to other bullion coin programs such as the Gold Krugerrand, American Eagle, and Canadian Maple Leaf. In addition to the 1 oz version, fractional Britannia coins are also available. In 1997, The Royal Mint launched the silver version of this acclaimed design, followed by the platinum edition in 2018.On the obverse of 1 oz Platinum Britannia Coins there is an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This image is credited to Jody Clark and features Her Late Majesty facing right with the George IV State Diadem resting upon her head. Beneath the portrait, you’ll find Clark’s initials inscribed. There are other inscriptions as well that read Elizabeth II, D G REG F D, 100 Pounds.The reverse side of British Platinum Britannia Coins contains a depiction of Britannia holding a trident and shield. She also wears a helmet and robes that flow in the wind off the coast of England. The background consists of an anti-counterfeit radial pattern, while the rim contains inscriptions of the coin’s hallmarks.1 oz British Platinum Britannia Coin 1 oz British Platinum Britannia Coin
