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This stunning British sterling Silver £2 Britannia has been adorned

with a beautiful layer of 24k pure Gold enhancing it far above the

normal bullion version, in not only beauty but elegant style.

It comes packaged in its Original 1st Day Cover Release.

 

HISTORY OF THE BRITANNIA

 

As the Roman Empire expanded,subjugated provinces were personified with female figures, in a bid to establish order and create a sense of political unity.A warrior seated on rocks with a spear in her hand,Britannia first appeared on the coins of the Emperor Hadrian more than 2,000 years ago.When the Romans left the shores around 400 AD, Britannia vanished with them, only to experience a cultural revival during the reign of Elizabeth I.A return to coinage followed in 1672 as Charles II sought to inspire the British people, by depicting this stirring symbol on the farthing and halfpenny,bolstering his claim to lordship of the seas.Shes been a fixture on Britains coins ever since.

 

1999 Uk £2 Silver Britannia 1 Oz .958 24k Gilded 1st Day Release Cover

SKU: commemorative 1999
£99.99Price
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Specifications for this Great Britain 1 oz 24k gilded Silver Britannia �2 Coin

 

Year of Issue: 1999
Mint: Royal Mint
COA: GSC Packaging
Grade: UNC 1998 - 2019
Frosted 1997 Proof
Gilt Finish: 24K Gold Gilt
Composition: Silver
Purity: 1997-2013 - .958 silver
2014-2019 - .999 silver
Display Weight: 1 oz
Weight in Grams: 31.1035 g
Weight in Ounces: 1 oz
Diameter: 1997-2013 - 40.00mm
2014-2019 - 38.61mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Edge Type: Milled
Country: Great Britain
Legal Tender: Great Britain
Currency: Pound
Denomination: 2
Obverse Design: Queen Elizabeth II Portrait
Reverse Design: Standing Britannia
Reverse Designer/Engraver: Jody Clark
Obverse Designer/Engraver: Phillip Nathan
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