2018 Great Britain 10 Pound 1/10-oz Platinum Britannia BU

Starting a New Series with an Iconic Design

Often through extremely turbulent times, Great Britain has stood as a standard of stability, power, and values in Europe for centuries. From upholding the values of limited government outlined in the Magna Carta to absorbing German bombing during the Second World War, the country has stood the test of time, proudly standing as a power not just of its monarchy but also of its people. The design that appears on this 2018 Great Britain tenth ounce Platinum Britannia coin encapsulates those virtues perfectly. Standing against a strong wind, Britannia wears a Corinthian helmet while holding her trident and balancing her shield, which bears the Union Jack. These powerful symbols indicate her strength and willingness to defend not only her people but also her values.

• FIRST EVER PLATINUM BULLION BRITANNIA – This 2018 tenth ounce Platinum Britannia coin is the first ever Britannia platinum bullion issue.

• REVISITING AN ICONIC DESIGN – Philip Nathan’s reverse design has appeared on the Silver Britannia coin several times and won a Coin of the Year Award.

• AN OUTSTANDING STANDARD OF PURITY – Each of these Platinum Britannia coins was struck from a tenth of an ounce of 99.95% fine platinum. 

• GREAT BRITAIN LEGAL TENDER – Each 2018 tenth ounce Platinum Britannia coin is 10 pounds legal tender in Great Britain, as noted along the rim of the obverse, which bears Jody Clark’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

• EXTRA SECURITY FEATURES – The obverse bears a guilloche background, which is new for 2018. That background combines with radial lines on the obverse to make this coin extremely difficult to counterfeit.

Coins throughout the world offer symbols of their countries, often in the form of important figures, significant wildlife, and landmarks. While the designs on these coins typically have strong relationships with their issuing countries, there is only so much that most symbols or people can do in terms of capturing the true essence of a country. In a very few cases, though, a design beautifully captures the heart and soul of a country. Augustus Saint-Gaudens’s iconic double eagle design was one of them. Philip Nathan’s 1987 Britannia design was another. Fittingly, that design now returns for the first ever Platinum Britannia. Be among the first to order this stunning coin by ordering yours at GovMint.com today!