1987 Britannia Gold Proof Two-Coin Set

The first Britannias: 1987 two-coin gold proof Britannia set from The Royal Mint - some of the earliest issues in the long-running series.

This fractional set contains a 1/4oz Britannia and a 1/10oz Britannia, both featuring Philip Nathan's now instantly recognisable standing Britannia design, which remains a feature of the Britannia range. On these coins its paired with Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

• Both struck in solid 22-carat (91.67%) fine gold with a premium proof finish
• Part of the landmark first issue of Britannias in 1987, supplied in the original case with COA
• 11,100 sets reported to have been issued, but experience suggests they are much scarcer