2024 1/4 oz Great Britain Gold Britannia Coin

Golden State Mint now offers the 2024 1/4 oz British Gold Britannia Coins for online purchase. These coins mark the 38th issue of British Gold Britannia and contain 1/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition. Issued with a face value of 25 Pound sterling (GBP), each coin features King Charles III on the obverse and Britannia on the reverse, with additional security elements. The allegorical figure of Britannia, a symbol representing the island of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, has endured for centuries, first appearing on coins during the Roman occupation in the 1st century. This iconic figure has remained a consistent presence on British currency since the 17th century. The concept of Britannia as a female personification has itsroots in Roman times and has evolved over the centuries. By the 17th and 18th centuries, Britannia had developed her iconic image—a formidable woman adorned with a Corinthian helmet, shield, and trident, symbolizing Britain's naval strength. The 2024 1/4 oz Gold Britannia reflects a new era with King Charles III featured on the obverse, depicted without a crown in a left-profile relief. On the reverse, the Royal Mint presents Britannia (stunningly depicted by Nathan Phillip) wearing her Corinthian helmet, clutching a trident, and holding an olive branch over the Union Jack shield.