The 2023 Britannia 1oz is a British gold coin, minted by the Royal Mint. The weight of the coin is 31.21 grams with a fineness of 999.9 (24 carat gold), this means it contains 31.10348 grams of pure gold. The diameter of the coin is 32.69 mm. The 1oz Britannias have a face value of 100 Pounds and are legal tender in the UK.
2023 King Charles III Britannia: This special issue Britannia coin was the second issued in 2023, featuring the effigy of the new king, Charles III.
Britannia coins are among the most instantly recognisable bullion coins in the world, bearing the legendary figure of Britannia who has appeared on British coinage since Roman times. Produced by the Royal Mint since 1987, Gold Britannia coins have built a distinguished reputation over nearly four decades for quality, craftsmanship, and investment reliability. For those looking to buy or hold physical gold, they offer an unmatched combination of national heritage, trusted provenance, and strong worldwide demand.
Obverse: The obverse of the King Charles III 2023 Britannia 1oz Gold Coin features the King's official portrait, designed by Martin Jennings. This effigy of King Charles III shows his profile facing left, without a crown. This is the first official portrait of Charles III to be used on coins minted by The Royal Mint. The sculptor's initials, 'M.J.', are visible at the bottom of the head.
The inscription on the coin reads 'CHARLES III.D.G.REX.F.D'.
Reverse: The reverse of the 2023 1oz Gold Britannia features the classic figure of Lady Britannia, designed by Philip Nathan, with the text 'NATHAN' at the bottom of the coin.
