1 oz Britannia and Liberty Gold Coin | 2024

1 oz Britannia and Liberty Gold Coin 2024 — a reverse by the chief engravers of The Royal Mint and the U.S. Mint

The 2024 Britannia and Liberty coin is a Royal Mint bullion coin with a face value of 100 pounds, struck from 1 ounce of 999.9 fine gold — 31.1035 g of pure metal. Its reverse was designed jointly by Gordon Summers, Chief Engraver of The Royal Mint, and Joseph Menna, Chief Engraver of the United States Mint: Britannia and the American Liberty stand side by side as an emblem of the UK-US special relationship. UK dealers state a maximum mintage of 11,000 for the bullion version.

Technical specifications

Why this coin

• The reverse is a joint work of two state mints — signed by the chief engravers of The Royal Mint and the United States Mint.
• The bullion version is capped at 11,000 coins; the 2025-dated issue of the same pairing is capped at 5,000.
• 999.9 fineness, 1 oz of fine gold and a 32.69 mm diameter match the classic 1 oz gold Britannia.
• The 100 GBP face value makes it legal tender — which is why Britannia coins are exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents.
• Within the EU it is VAT-exempt under Directive 2006/112/EC (art. 344-356).

History: from the 1987 Britannia to a duo with Liberty

The Royal Mint introduced the gold Britannia in 1987, originally in 22-carat gold. Since 2013 it has been struck in 999.9 fine gold, and the Britannia and Liberty issue follows that standard. In 2024 the chief engravers of both mints formed a partnership that brought together two female figures from the bullion coins of each country. The Royal Mint describes the design as a physical representation of the special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.

The design appeared in several formats: as a bullion coin, as Royal Mint proof coins and as a separate United States Mint issue carrying the W mint mark. In 2025 the pairing returned to bullion with a new date and a 5,000-coin limit.

Obverse — King Charles III

The obverse carries the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings, with the legend CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS — an abbreviation of the Latin Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor, followed by the face value.

Reverse — Britannia and Liberty side by side

The composition by Summers and Menna is inspired by court cards: both figures are given equal prominence, with neither dominating. Britannia symbolises fortitude, Liberty stands for freedom. The legend BRITANNIA AND LIBERTY · 2024 · 1oz 999.9 FINE GOLD records the year, weight and fineness on the coin itself.

The Royal Mint product pages for this issue do not list the security features of the classic Britannia since 2021 — the trident-to-padlock latent image or the DECUS ET TUTAMEN micro-text. Do not assume them when checking the coin; compare dimensions, weight and strike quality instead.

What to check before buying

• Year: the same pairing appears on a 2025-dated coin (limited to 5,000). The 2024 issue is identified by the date in the reverse legend.
• The figure of 500 coins quoted by The Royal Mint refers to its online shop allocation, not the full mintage of up to 11,000.
• The Royal Mint and U.S. Mint proof versions are separate collector products sold with a certificate — this coin is the bullion version.
• The limited mintage usually means a higher premium than a classic 1 oz Britannia, despite identical gold content.
• 24-carat gold is soft — keep the coin in a capsule and handle it by the edge.

Why GoldInvest24

GoldInvest24 offers coins from state mints and LBMA-linked producers — The Royal Mint is an active member of the LBMA. Orders are sent by insured shipping in discreet packaging. Other years and series are listed under gold coins, and the metal value is shown by the current gold price.

Comparison of 1 oz gold coins

FAQ — Britannia and Liberty 1 oz 2024

How much gold does the 2024 Britannia and Liberty 1 oz coin contain?

It contains 1 troy ounce of fine gold, i.e. 31.1035 g at 999.9 fineness. The gross weight is 31.21 g and the diameter 32.69 mm.

Who designed the reverse of the Britannia and Liberty coin?

The reverse is a joint design by Gordon Summers, Chief Engraver of The Royal Mint, and Joseph Menna, Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. Inspired by court cards, it shows Britannia and Liberty with equal prominence.

What is the mintage of the 2024 Britannia and Liberty gold coin?

UK dealers state a maximum mintage of 11,000 for the bullion version. The Royal Mint separately says 500 coins were available through its online shop — that is a sales allocation, not the total mintage.

How does this coin differ from the classic 1 oz gold Britannia?

The producer, 999.9 fineness, 32.69 mm diameter and 100 GBP face value are the same. The difference is the reverse, showing Britannia and Liberty together, and the limited mintage.

What is the difference between the 2024 and 2025 issues?

Both show the Britannia and Liberty pairing but carry a different date in the reverse legend. The Royal Mint limited the 2025 bullion version to 5,000 coins.

Is the Britannia and Liberty gold coin VAT-exempt?

Yes. As 999.9 fine gold it is VAT-exempt under EU Directive 2006/112/EC (art. 344-356). In the United Kingdom it is also exempt from Capital Gains Tax for residents because it is legal tender.