The Britannia 2024 Unveiled: A Tribute to British Heritage and Tradition

• The Royal Mint unveils the Britannia 2024 UK coin range, honouring Britain's enduring symbol of strength and resilience, as well as maritime heritage.
• The coin features the official portrait of His Majesty King Charles III on the obverse and a modern interpretation of Britannia by award-winning artist Marie-Alice Harel on the reverse.
• Britannia is available in various editions, including individual coins and premium sets, struck to Proof standard in 999.9 fine gold and 999 fine silver.

March 2024:

The Royal Mint, the UK’s home of precious metals, has today (8 March 2024) unveiled the Britannia 2024 UK coin range.

Dating back to circa AD 119 under the rule of Emperor Hadrian, the collection pays homage to the enduring legacy of Britannia; a symbol of strength, resilience, and fortitude cherished by the nation for centuries. From the Elizabethan era to the present day, Britannia's image has graced coins during the reign of every monarch since the reign of Charles II, symbolising the nation's maritime power and unwavering spirit.

Renowned French author and illustrator Marie-Alice Harel has reimagined Britannia on the reverse, capturing her poised above an oncoming wave connecting to the plume of her helmet, symbolising her historic connection with the sea, and the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III features on its obverse.

The 2024 Britannia is available in various editions, including individual coins and premium sets. Struck to Proof standard in 999.9 fine gold and 999 fine silver, some select silver and gold editions feature reverse frosting.

Rebecca Morgan, Director of Collector Services at The Royal Mint, said "The Britannia 2024 UK coin range celebrates Britannia, a fixture on British coins for three centuries. This modern portrayal merges her helmet's plume with flowing waves, while the crescent moon symbolises the movement of the tides. We're thrilled to present collectors with this stunning tribute to one of Britain's most iconic symbols."

The Britannia 2024 UK coin range will be available for purchase on The Royal Mint's website March 8, 2024, at 00:01 UK time.

For more information about The Britannia, please visit www.royalmint.com.