Britannia 2022 1/4 oz Gold Bullion Coin
Bullion | 999.9 Fine Gold
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Britannia is one of the oldest, enduring symbols of Britain, evolving from Roman times to today to reflect a nation that changes with the times and the values it embraces. This bullion Britannia coin for 2022 blends a classic icon with innovation to redefine security in the bullion market. Philip Nathan’s award-winning portrayal of Britannia is enhanced with groundbreaking features, making it the most visually secure coin in the world.
As strong as she is beautiful, the depiction of Britannia is accompanied by new features that both decorate and protect the coin, just as the micro-text that borders the design states – ‘Decus et Tutamen’, which translates as ‘An ornament and a safeguard’. In the lower left-hand of the design, below Britannia’s flowing gown, is a trident to represent her naval history and as the viewer changes their perspective, the trident becomes a padlock, emphasising the coin’s secure nature. Surface animation replaces a standard background, reflecting the movement of waves, and fine details such as the Union flag on Britannia’s shield have been highlighted with tincture lines.
These features are also available on the one ounce, half-ounce and tenth-ounce fine gold editions of the coin, and the one ounce fine silver edition.
Key Features:
- Features four advanced security features
- A latent image changes from a padlock to Britannia’s famous trident
- Surface animation brings the background of sparkling waves to life
- The micro-text provides both decoration and protection
- Britannia’s shield bears the Union flag accented with tincture lines
How are bullion prices calculated?
The 'buy' and 'sell' prices shown on the website represent the market value of raw vaulted metal in an 'unallocated' form. This is the standard way prices are quoted throughout the bullion industry. In order for The Royal Mint to deliver beautifully crafted precious metals products to your address, or to our vault, a number of processes must take place, all of which incur a cost. These processes include transportation, refining, minting, quality checking and merchandising.
The price at which The Royal Mint is able to sell bullion products to consumers is therefore made up of the 'spot price' (the buy price) plus an additional premium. The premium accounts for the costs incurred in manufacturing a particular product and is usually either a percentage of the buy price or a fixed monetary amount. In short, manufactured bullion products always sell at a premium to enable retailers and manufacturers to cover their costs.
Can I spend/pay using my bullion coins?
All UK coins, whether circulating or non-circulating, are authorised as “legal tender” by Royal Proclamation, in accordance with the Coinage Act of 1971.
Legal tender allows UK coins to be accepted for payment of debts in court – but, only circulating legal tender coins are designed to be spent and traded at businesses and banks. The Royal Mint creates commemorative and bullion coin series to celebrate key moments or individuals, and these are treasured for their collectable and aesthetic value, or purchased for investment opportunities. However, these non-circulating, commemorative and bullion coins are limited edition and will not enter general circulation – meaning banks and businesses are not required to accept them.
For more information on legal tender guidelines see: www.royalmint.com/aboutus/policies-and-guidelines/legal-tender-guidelines
Specification
Britannia 2022 1/4 oz Gold Bullion Coin
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | £25 |
| Alloy | 999.9 Fine Gold |
| Diameter | 22.00mm |
| Reverse Designer | Philip Nathan |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Quality | Bullion |
| Year | 2022 |
| Pure Metal Type | Gold |
| Pure Metal Content | 0.25 Troy Oz |
| Fineness | 999.9 |
| Packaging | Single Coin Capsule |
| Security Features | Micro-text | Latent feature | Surface animation | Tincture lines |
