1987 Britannia Coins
| The 1987 Britannia Coin is the very first release in The Royal Mint’s iconic Britannia series and marks the introduction of one of the most important modern British bullion designs. Struck in 22-carat gold, the 1987 Britannia represents the foundation of the series and is highly sought after by collectors and investors worldwide. As the inaugural issue, the 1987 Britannia holds strong historical and numismatic significance, making it one of the most desirable modern Royal Mint gold coins available. This category includes a wide selection of 1987 Britannia Coins, featuring gold proof issues, bullion examples, complete sets, and certified graded coins across all original denominations. The 1987 release is especially important because it is the first-ever year of issue, meaning demand is driven not only by metal value but also by historical significance and collector scarcity. This collection may include:
The 1987 Britannia coins were struck in traditional 22-carat gold, reflecting early Royal Mint bullion production standards before the later transition to 999.9 fine gold in 2013. As the first-year issue of the series, demand remains consistently strong, particularly for complete proof sets and high-grade certified examples, which are highly prized by collectors of modern British gold coinage. Browse our full selection of 1987 Britannia Coins below, including bullion, proof, set issues, and certified graded examples. |
