Key Features

• Each Britannia 2023 bullion coin featuring the fifth and final effigy of Queen Elizabeth II has a limited production run. A Britannia coin featuring King Charles III’s first effigy will be released in the new year. 
• Britannia’s shield bears the Union flag accented with tincture lines
• 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 decoration and protection
• Protected in a single coin capsule

Britannia is one of the oldest symbols of Britain, evolving from the time of Roman rule to become a representation of a modern, forward-looking nation. For 2023, this Britannia bullion coin blends classical design with innovation to redefine security in the bullion market. Philip Nathan’s award-winning portrayal of Britannia includes groundbreaking features that make it the most visually secure bullion coin in the world. Britannia’s strength and beauty is enhanced with security features that both decorate and protect the coin, such as the micro-text – ‘Decus et Tutamen’ – that borders the design and 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 kilo and one ounce fine silver, one ounce, half-ounce and tenth-ounce fine gold.