2007 Britannia Gold Proof £10 1/10 Ounce

The new 2007 Britannia Gold Proof £10 Ounce coin contains one tenth of an ounce of fine gold and is one of the most beautiful and affordable of gold coins. Measuring a tiny 16.50 millimetres in diameter, just 1,500 individual issues have been authorized.

Britannia symbolized Great Britain and her proud island heritage since the time of Roman Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and first appeared on British currency in 1672, on the copper coins of Charles II. He used her as a political symbol of his war with the Dutch, though her olive branch represented a desire for peace above conflict.

Usually but not always depicted seated, Britannia gazes steadfastly towards a future in which she may be challenged but never overcome. Her accoutements include a trident, symbolic of her maritime prowess, and shield, emblazoned since Queen Victoria's reign with the Union Flag.

This coin is struck from 22 carat gold. The alloy contains a trace amount of silver, giving the distinctive yellow colour introduced in 1990 and has been polished using traditional tools and techniques. This high quality finish forms the perfect backdrop for Britannia, rendered expertly by Royal Mint engravers.

Each coin contains one tenth of an ounce of fine gold and bears the powerful new design by artist Christopher Le Brun, RA. who created a new image especially for this 2007 coin. He has remained faithful to the spirit of Britannia, incorporating her traditional symbols and leonine companion, yet with a contemporary air that rewards repeated viewings.

Beautifully presented and accompanied by an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity the coin carries on its obverse the familiar portrait of Her Majesty the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley, FRBS.

In his new design for 2007, Royal Academician Christopher Le Brun has masterfully blended a traditional theme with a line at once modern and full of classical allusions.

Accompanied by a vigilant lion at her feet, this Britannia presides over a coastal landscape of sheer cliffs and wind-ruffled sea on which a lone vessel's sail billows.

The Price is £ 94.50and the code BR07GT

The 2007 Britannia Gold Proof £10 1/10 Ounce gold coin is a beautiful coin and will be very much in demand.

2007 Britannia Gold Proof £25 Quarter Ounce

The 2007 Britannia Gold Proof £25 Quarter Ounce Produced by the British Royal Mint Contains a quarter of an ounce of fine gold and the distinctive £25 coin is struck in 22 carat gold to exacting Proof standard.

Only 1,000 of these magnificent coins will be made available for individual issue world wide and one will have to be fast to beat the dealers who are usually very quick to snap them up..

The 2007 Britannia £25 coin is polished using traditional tools and techniques. This high quality finish forms the perfect backdrop for Britannia, rendered expertly by Royal Mint engravers.

Britannia has appeared on many British coins throughout the ages and we have here a striking new incarnation, rendered by Christopher Le Brun, RA. In fact, Christopher Le Brun, RA has created a new image especially for this 2007 coin yet has remained faithful to the spirit of Britannia, incorporating her traditional symbols and leonine companion, yet with a contemporary air that rewards repeated viewings.

Britannia has symbolized Britain and her proud island heritage since the time of Roman Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD). She first appeared on British currency in 1672, on the copper coins of Charles II. He used her as a political symbol of his war with the Dutch, though her olive branch represented a desire for peace above conflict.

Beautifully presented and accompanied by an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity the coin carries on its obverse the familiar portrait of Her Majesty the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley, FRBS. The coin contains a quarter of an ounce of fine gold, and is made available in its own presentation case.

The Price is £ 175.00 and the code is BR07GQ

This beautiful 2007 Britannia Gold Proof £25 Quarter Ounce is sure to be sold out quickly, as so many of them are, so you will need to act fast if you want one.

2007 Britannia Gold Proof 4-Coin Set

The 2007 Britannia Gold Proof 4-Coin Set produced by the British Royal Mint is a magnificent collection of gold Proof coins contains the £100, £50, £25 and £10 Britannia coins. It will be the only way you can ensure you own all four of the Britannia Gold Proof issues for 2007. But only 1,250 set of this marvelous collection world wide will be made available so they will likely be snapped up very fast.

The coins are struck from 22 carat gold with the alloy containing a trace amount of silver to give the distinctive yellow colour first introduced in 1990.

This 2007 Britannia Collection Gold Proof Four-Coin Set is distinguished by a scintillating mirror finish achieved by painstaking polishing of the die using a fine diamond paste. This forms the perfect backdrop for Britannia, rendered expertly in frosted relief by engravers at the Royal Mint.

Just twenty years ago the first Britannia gold bullion coins were struck. Now you have the opportunity to add the latest minting of this highly desirable set in Proof quality to your own portfolio with each set comprises £100, £50, £25 and £10 coins, each adorned by artist Christopher Le Brun's brand new image of Britannia.

Christopher Le Brun, RA created the new image especially for these 2007 coins. He remained faithful to the spirit of Britannia, however, incorporating her traditional symbols and leonine companion, yet with a contemporary air that rewards repeated viewings.

Housed in a fine-grained leather presentation case, the coins carry on their obverse the familiar portrait of Her Majesty the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley, FRBS as well as an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity

The price of this set is £ 1195.00 and the code is BR07GS

The 2007 Britannia Gold Proof 4-Coin Set is an excellent set to buy and will surely increase in value as time goes by.

HM Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Wedding Anniversary 1oz Gold Proof Coin

The Perth Mint, Australia has just issued the HM Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Wedding Anniversary 1oz Gold Proof Coin

Struck by The Perth Mint with design-approval from Buckingham Palace, this colored commemorative coin celebrates the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who were married in Westminster Abbey, London on 20 November 1947.

The coin's reverse depicts an official colour photograph of The Queen and Prince Philip. The reverse includes a stylized representation of a cut diamond and the inscription HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II ~ HRH THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH 20.11.1947 DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY with a diamond inset in the letter 'O'.

A genuine diamond is set in the letter 'O' of the word DIAMOND and the coin carries a Historic 'P' Mintmark

The gold coin is Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.

This coin is housed in a blue presentation case and a shipper illustrated with a portrait of the Royal couple and each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

The Perth Mint is also offering a free silver coin with each gold coin purchased. For a limited time only, collectors who purchase the Diamond Wedding Anniversary 1oz gold proof coin will automatically receive a pure silver version absolutely free!

The offer ends on the 31st of August 2007 or when the full mintage of just 1,000 gold proof coins has been taken up. The Silver proof coin is also available individually for $78.

Specifications:
Qty available limited to: 1000
Price: AUD $1,595.00
Item Ref: 07K07BAA
Proof Quality: 99.99% Pure Gold
Official Portrait of the Royal Couple
Contains a real diamond
Buckingham Palace Design-Approved
Historic 'P' Mintmark
Australian Legal Tender
Presentation Packaging
Limited Mintage
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
The coin is struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality.

This is indeed a remarkable coin and the HM Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Wedding Anniversary 1oz Gold Proof Coin is going to be very much in demand in the coming years.