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Description
Half an ounce of .9999 fine gold and a £50 denomination put the 2026 Gold Britannia 1/2 oz coin firmly in the mid-weight tier of the Royal Mint's bullion range, popular with buyers who want more heft without stepping up to a full ounce. King Charles III appears on the obverse in the uncrowned profile portrait created by Martin Jennings, the design now standard across current-issue Royal Mint coinage. The reverse keeps faith with Philip Nathan's original 1987 concept: Britannia armed with trident and olive branch, her shield carrying the Union Flag, all set against a background of animated waves that shift visibly as the coin catches the light. Security features include tincture-lined shield detailing, circling micro-text, and a latent element that alternates between a padlock and trident motif. Struck at the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales, this coin suits collectors who value substantial gold content alongside a design steeped in British numismatic tradition, whether added to a themed collection or kept as a standalone centerpiece.