Britannia 1 oz Gold 1987 MS68 NGC
The Britannia 1 Ounce Gold Bullion Coin 1987 MS68 NGC is the first coin to start an investment series. All coins that were minted between 1987 and 2012 have a bullion purity of Au.917. Coins produced up to 1989 were strengthened with a small admixture of copper, making the coins more scratch-resistant and distinctive in colour. After 1989, copper was replaced by silver. The 1987 gold Britannia weighs one ounce of gold, with the total weight of the coin (gold and copper admixture) being 34.05 grams. The product has MS68 condition and is supplied in NGC slab. The manufacturer of the coinage is the excellent British mint, The Royal Mint.Britannia has for centuries been the personification of Britain, depicted as a female figure with a round shield and spear. The image was introduced on English coins in the 17th century during the reign of Charles II, but the way in which the figure and its attributes are depicted indicates that it must have been based on a Roman original. The Averse is modified in each odd year of issue. It shows an image of the Queen of England, Elizabeth II, wearing a crown. It also shows the face value of the coin. The Rewers of the coin depicts the traditional figure of Britannia, armed with a trident and shield. In addition, information on the purity and weight of the gold can be found on the reverse.Do you need help? Do you have any questions?Ask a question and we'll respond promptly, publishing the most interesting questions and answers for others. 
