The Britannia Design for 2011
Continuing The Royal Mint tradition of working with exciting artists and craftspeople, discover how The Royal Mint commissioned sculptor David Mach to produce a new Britannia coin design in 2011.
Britannia
Britannia: Icon on the Coin
We explore the legendary Britannia with author, Katharine Eustace.
My Britannia
Britannia 2017 – Louis Tamlyn explains his inspiration.
Happy Birthday, Britannia
The Royal Mint issues a new Britannia coin each year.
The Britannia Design for 2011
Continuing The Royal Mint tradition of working with exciting artists and craftspeople, discover how The Royal Mint commissioned sculptor David Mach to produce a new Britannia coin design in 2011.
Britannia and the Romans
It was the practice of the Romans to personify continents and countries as female figures and for the Province of Britannia they used the seated figure of Britannia. Discover the history of Britannia and the Romans with The Royal Mint.
The 2011 Britannia Masterpiece
Discover the artistry and story behind the design of the 2011 Masterpiece Medal inspired by Britannia.
Britannia on British Coins
Britannia has featured on British coins for many years. She appeared on the copper coins of Charles II and the famous cartwheel pennies, and later bronze pennies, of every monarch up until decimalisation. Britannia was subsequently chosen to appear on the definitive 50p coin.
David Mach RA 2011 Britannia Coin Designer
Discover more about British sculptor and coin designer David Mach RA, the designer of the 2011 Britannia coin.