Large Format Britannia Coins
| Explore our range of Large Format Britannia Gold Coins, featuring some of the most prestigious and impressive gold coins issued by The Royal Mint as part of the iconic Britannia series. This category includes the largest Britannia denominations ever produced, including 2oz, 5oz, and kilo gold Britannia coins struck in fine gold to proof and premium collector standards.
Large-format Britannia gold coins showcase the famous Britannia design on an expanded canvas, allowing for exceptional detail, enhanced relief and intricate engraving that cannot be fully appreciated on smaller denominations. Designs throughout the series include Philip Nathan’s classic standing Britannia alongside later interpretations by acclaimed Royal Mint artists, including David Lawrence, Jonathan Olliffe and Dan Thorne. This category includes:
Modern large-format Britannias are struck in .9999 fine gold, while earlier proof editions were produced in 22-carat gold alloy before the series transitioned to 24-carat purity in 2013. The Britannia range spans from 1/40oz through to 1 kilo, with kilo and 5oz releases representing the pinnacle of Royal Mint gold coin production. Many large-format Britannia coins are issued in extremely limited mintages, particularly proof editions. Premium releases such as the 2019 Britannia £500 Gold Proof 5oz Coin were limited to as few as 57 pieces worldwide, making them highly sought after among advanced collectors. These coins are struck using specially prepared dies and polished blanks to achieve exceptional proof finishes with mirror-like fields and frosted detail. Many examples are presented in official Royal Mint packaging with numbered certificates of authenticity, while selected pieces are professionally graded by PCGS or NGC for additional collectability. Large Format Britannia Gold Coins are widely regarded as the pinnacle of the Britannia series, combining substantial precious metal content, exceptional Royal Mint craftsmanship and extremely low mintages within some of the most prestigious modern British gold coin releases ever issued. Whether you are building a high-end Britannia collection or searching for elite Royal Mint proof gold coins, discover our selection of Large Format Britannia Gold Coins at The London Coin Company . |
