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Collectable fortieth-ounce gold proof 2016 Britannia from The Royal Mint, supplied in the original capsule and presentation folder.
Like all 2016 proof Britannias, this 1/40oz coin features a one-year-only reverse created by Suzie Zamit, showing Britannia with shield and trident, the lion of England at her feet. This elegant design, packed with symbolism, is paired with Jody Clark's powerful coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
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This 1/40oz coin features a one-year-only reverse design by Suzie Zamit showing Britannia holding a trident, the English lion at her heel. The date (2016) is shown below with 'BRITANNIA 1/40oz FINE GOLD 999.9' above.
The obverse of 2016 gold proof fortieth-ounce Britannias displays Jody Clark's fifth and final portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, together with an inscription that reads 'ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE ·'.
These fractional gold proof coins are struck in 0.80 grams of solid 24-carat (999.9) gold and measure just 8.00 millimetres in diameter, measured from milled edge to milled edge. The production of these coins is a remarkable technical feat.
When these fortieth-ounce coins went on sale, they were advertised as part of a limited presentation of just 2,250, but records show that only 1,447 were actually released in this presentation, with further coins included in proof sets.
This pre-owned coin is supplied with the original, individually numbered card from The Royal Mint, which folds out to reveal information about the Britannia series. The built-in capsule protects this tiny coin from loss and damage.
