The Britannia coin contains 1 oz. of 0.9999 fine Gold. Features The Royal Mint's guilloché obverse design. Obverse:Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the face value of 100 pounds. Reverse:Britannia is poised with her trident, helmet, and British shield. She stands at the water’s edge in flowing robes while looking out to sea, a celebration of Britain’s glorious history of sail; inscription 'Britannia; Year, Weight, Purity The Britannia Gold coin is backed by the British government A radial sunburst design behind Britannia adds anti-counterfeiting protection Sovereign coin backed by the British government. The Britannia 1 oz Gold coin is a highly sought-after coin by investors and collectors alike. Add this coin to your cart today! You can always reach out to Sprott Money with questions. Our team is available at 1888-861-0775, online using our live chat, and via our email address sales@sprottmoney.com History A fixture on Royal Mint's coins for more than 2,000 years, Britannia has been the female personification of Britain for centuries, embodying our changing ideals and values throughout history. She has come to embody national pride, personifying what Britain represents and upholds. The Royal Mint makes other denominations, but none are as famous as the 1 oz Gold coin. Before 1990, Britannias from the U.K. were made with an alloy comprised of both Gold and Copper. The mint then began to use a Silver alloy for the coins and finally moved to .9999 fine Gold in 2013.