Description
For over 1,100 years, The Royal Mint has blended tradition and innovation to produce secure and beautiful coins. In 2024, the Britannia coin continues to set the standard for bullion security, combining Philip Nathan’s classic 1987 design with four groundbreaking security features. These elements not only enhance the coin’s visual appeal but also provide protection, as noted by the micro-text “DECUS ET TUTAMEN,” meaning “An ornament and a safeguard.”
Key features include a trident that transforms into a padlock when viewed from different angles, symbolizing Britannia’s maritime heritage and secure design. Surface animation depicts waves behind Britannia, and tincture lines emphasize details like the Union flag on her shield.
These four security features are included in both the one-ounce and one-kilo silver editions, as well as various gold and platinum versions of the coin.
- Enhanced with four advanced security features
- A latent image changes from a padlock to Britannia’s famous trident
- Surface animation brings the background of waves to life
- The micro-text provides both decoration and protection
- Britannia’s shield bears the Union flag, which is accented with tincture lines
- Encapsulated in a single coin capsule
