© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
100 Pounds - Charles III Coronation; 1 oz Fine Gold
2023 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.21 g | 32.69 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#370364 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Standing image of Britannia holding trident in her right hand, with shield bearing the Union flag and olive branch in her left hand, security padlock, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA ' 2023 ' 1 oz ' 999.9 ' FINE ' GOLD'
DECUS ET TUTAMEN
NATHAN
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard
Designer: Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This special edition of one of the most celebrated bullion coins in the world celebrates the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. The obverse features the first crowned coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings, whilst the reverse of the coin features Britannia, an icon that is recognised around the world.- Features the first crowned coinage portrait of His Majesty The King, designed by Martin Jennings
- A latent image which changes from a padlock to Britannia’s famous trident
- Surface animation bringing the background of sparkling waves to life
- Micro text gives both decoration and protection – ‘an ornament and a safeguard’
- Britannia’s shield bearing the Union Flag accented with tincture lines
The 2023 Coronation Britannia coins will be the only Britannia bullion coins in history to feature the first crowned effigy of His Majesty King Charles III.
The official crowned bullion effigy struck to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III does not feature the traditional Britannia edge castellation. In line with The Royal Mint’s commitment to sustainability, we have used the same crowned obverse as the rest of the Coronation bullion coin range to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Issue limit: 10,000
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Pounds - Charles III (Coronation; 1 oz Fine Gold) 2023 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a crowned effigy of King Charles III, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, symbolizing strength and longevity. The design was created by sculptor and engraver, Jody Clark, who is known for his work on various coins and medals for the Royal Mint. The coin's design is particularly notable because it marks a new era in British coinage, as it is the first coin to feature King Charles III since his accession to the throne in 2022.
