Platinum Quarter Ounce 2017 Britannia, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Platinum Quarter Ounce 2017 Britannia, Coin from United Kingdom
CoinPlatinum Quarter Ounce 2017 Britannia

Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The quarter ounce (1/4 oz) platinum coins are denominated as Twenty-five Pounds (£25).

The coins are legal tender, but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at bullion investors or collectors who appreciate the special editions as pieces of art. The coins are typically "one-year" types usually issued in parallel with other denominations with the same reverse designs.

Britannia as a symbol has been depicted on British coinage for centuries. The bullion series called Britannia has been issued in gold since 1987 and in silver since 1997; it has a "definitive" depiction - used on bullion coins (Brilliant Uncirculated grade), as well as “Britannia, the Changing Face of Britain” - a series of one-year designs like this one - used on proofs made for collectors.

While firmly rooted in the times of the Romans, a modern Britannia has emerged, appearing as a symbol of design excellence in high fashion magazines and associated with all things fashionable during the ‘Cool Britannia’ phase in the 1990s. On the 30th anniversary of the gold Britannia bullion coin and 20 anniversary of the silver Britannia range, fine art student Louis Tamlyn has created a contemporary reverse design, reflecting a time of political change when the eyes of the world have often been on Britain. His design also contains a trident mint mark that celebrates these important anniversaries.

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Obverse
United Kingdom / Platinum Quarter Ounce 2017 Britannia - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait").

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch's legend: ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 25 POUNDS ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith, followed by the value and denomination in English.

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 25 POUNDS ·
Reverse
United Kingdom / Platinum Quarter Ounce 2017 Britannia - reverse photo

The reverse shows the standing figure of Britannia, in a style breaking with earlier traditional depictions. She is seen from the back, cradling her trident in one arm and holding a shield in the other hand (textured with concentric circles), and is wearing the familiar crested Corinthian helmet. Britannia's lower torso and legs are transformed into a map of Great Britain, with lines radiating outward from the centre of the coin.

To her right, the design displays the characteristic lines of the Union Jack.

Around, the inscription BRITANNIA 1/4 oz PLATINUM 999.5 2017, interrupted in the right field by a trident privy mark.

The artist's initials LWT (for Louis Tamlyn) are between the trident mark and the 2 of 2017. The face value is on the obverse.

Reverse Inscription BRITANNIA 1/4 oz PLATINUM 999.5 2017
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

The coin was issued in a mahogany presentation box, Royal Mint product code BR17QPT, issue price £525.00, issue limit 750.

See also

This reverse design was issued in a variety of formats:
- 1/4 oz platinum
- 30 oz gold
- 5 oz gold
- 1 oz gold (Proof version)
- 1/2 oz gold (Proof version)
- 1/4 oz gold (Proof version)
- 1/10th oz gold (Proof version)
- 1/20th oz gold
- 1/40th oz gold
- 20 oz silver
- 5 oz silver
- 1 oz silver (Proof version)
- 1/2 oz silver (Proof version)
- 1/4 oz silver
- 1/10th oz silver
- 1/20th oz silver
- 1/40th oz silver

Platinum Quarter Ounce 2017 Britannia: References to Information Used
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All (11) coins of type: Platinum Quarter Ounce (1/4 oz)
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Platinum Quarter Ounce 2007 Britannia 460 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH ' II ' D ' G REG ' FID ' DEF ' 25 ' POUNDS '
Platinum Quarter Ounce 2008 Britannia 250 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH ' II D ' G REG ' FID ' DEF ' 25 ' POUNDS '
Platinum Quarter Ounce 2017 Platinum Wedding 898 ELIZABETH II D G REG F D · PHILIP PRINCEPS · 25 POUNDS
Platinum Quarter Ounce 2017 Britannia 558 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 25 POUNDS ·
Platinum Quarter Ounce 2018 Prince Charles 202 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 2018 · 25 POUNDS ·
Platinum Quarter Ounce 2018 Britannia 370 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 25 POUNDS ·
Platinum Quarter Ounce 2019 Britannia 168 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 25 POUNDS ·
Platinum Quarter Ounce 2020 Britannia 150 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 25 POUNDS ·
Platinum Quarter Ounce 2021 Britannia 149 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 25 POUNDS ·
Platinum Quarter Ounce 2022 Britannia 149 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 25 POUNDS ·
Platinum Quarter Ounce 2023 Britannia 210 King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 25 POUNDS · 2023 ·
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Platinum Quarter Ounce 2017 Britannia: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling
Coin TypePlatinum Quarter Ounce (1/4 oz)
Issued2017
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Fifth Portrait)
ReverseBritannia, Standing
Face Value25 (x Pound)
Total Mintage558
Mintage Limit750
CurrentYes
Material0.9995 Platinum
DesignerLouis Tamlyn
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size20.0000 mm
Mass7.8460 g
OCC IDQRAP-OBNC-AYQB-OYJD
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