Obverse. Photo © Royal Mint
  • 200 Pounds 2022, Sp# BGG6, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Britannia
  • 200 Pounds 2022, Sp# BGG6, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Britannia
Description

As we celebrate 350 years of Britannia on UK coins, The Royal Mint has launched (8th March) their latest collection of the Britannia range of gold and silver collector and investment coins. The exclusive editions of the Britannia coin return in 2022 with a beautiful design by the Italian artist and sculptor Sandra Deiana. This is Sandra’s first collaboration with The Royal Mint and her vibrant, future-facing image portrays not one, but three female figures on the reverse of a Britannia coin for the first time. Following the success of the 2021 design by P. J. Lynch, this is the second exclusive design in the Britannia range.

Obverse

The fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and drop earrings, on a background of a secure, micro-dot texture.

The George IV State Diadem, officially the Diamond Diadem, is a type of crown that was made in 1820 for King George IV. The diadem is worn by queens and queens consort in procession to coronations and State Openings of Parliament. The piece of jewelry has been featured in paintings and on stamps and currency. It can be seen in the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace.

ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FIDEI DEFENSATRIX means Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen and Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: Jody Clark

ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·200 POUNDS·
J.C

Reverse

Depicts three female figures representing the stages of womanhood. The text BRITANNIA and date, the weight, and metal fineness placed along the top edge of the coin. The engraver's initials on the bottom left.

The allegorical female personification of Britannia has been an icon of the British people for over 2,000 years, first appearing as a seated figure on coins during Emperor Hadrian’s rule. The Romans depicted Britain as a strong female, akin to Celtic Queen Boadicea (circa 60–61 AD), which has endured and continues to grace the nation’s coins today, more recently the definitive £2 coins first released in 2015.

Engraver: Sandra Deiana

BRITANNIA 2022 1 OZ 999 FINE SILVER
SD

Edge

200 Pounds

5th portrait, Two Ounce Gold Proof Coin
Sp# BGG6
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.9999
Weight 62.42 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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