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Information on the British Britannia Platinum Coin Series |
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The British Britannia Platinum Coin represents the pinnacle of minting excellence from the Royal Mint, combining security features and artistic craftsmanship in a precious metal revered for its scarcity and industrial value. Introduced to offer more diversity in the Royal Mint's precious metals offerings, this series appeals to investors and collectors alike, who value both the aesthetic and intrinsic qualities of platinum. |
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Coin Name: The British Britannia Platinum Coin |
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Minted By: The Royal Mint, United Kingdom |
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First Released in: 2018 |
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Legal Tender Value: The 1 troy ounce British Britannia Platinum Coin carries a legal tender value of 100 British Pounds, while the 1/10 ounce platinum Britannia coin has a legal tender value of £10. |
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Sizes Available: 1 Ounce and 1/10 Ounce (1/2 Ounce and 1/4 Ounce coins available in proof editions) |
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Annual Mintage: The annual mintage of the British Britannia Platinum Coin is carefully managed to maintain exclusivity and collectibility, with numbers typically kept lower than their gold and silver counterparts. This limited mintage strategy significantly enhances the coin's appeal to collectors and investors. |
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Coin Dimensions and Specification: The American Eagle Platinum Coin Series includes the primary 1 troy ounce coin along with fractional sizes of 1/2, 1/4, and 1/10 ounce, all minted from 99.95% pure platinum. The standard 1 ounce coin has a diameter of 32.7 mm and a thickness of 2.39 mm. The 1/2 ounce coin measures 27 mm in diameter, the 1/4 ounce is 22 mm, and the 1/10 ounce coin, the smallest, measures 16.5 mm in diameter. Each coin's thickness varies slightly to accommodate the different weights, ensuring consistency in design and handling. |
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Coin Design: Obverse: The obverse features the fifth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark, surrounded by the coin's face value and the words "Elizabeth II, D.G. Regina." More recent versions of the coin feature a portrait of King Charles III. Reverse: The reverse showcases the iconic figure of Britannia holding a trident and shield, symbolizing Britain's naval history and strength. This image is dynamic, detailed, and includes the year of issue, making each coin both a piece of art and a secure investment. |
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Other Coins in the Series: The Britannia series includes coins in gold, silver, and platinum, allowing investors to diversify their holdings across several precious metals. All of the Britannia coin series is available in 1 ounce and fractional ounc sizes, while the silver Britannia coin is also available in larger sizes up to 1 Kilogram. The Royal Mint also releases a Britannia bar series, also available in gold, silver and platinum. |
