The story of Britannia is intimately linked with the story of the nation she represents, reinterpreted by its people according to their passions and concerns. At times appearing particularly emboldened, at other times looking quite placid, her pose often speaks to the mood of the nation – how it feels about itself and how it wants to be seen. This particular coin was tested at the Trial of the Pyx, an ancient and rigorous traditional that assesses the quality of The Royal Mint's coins. Only six of the coins that were tested are available for collectors to add to their collection.