Platinum Quarter Ounce 2018 Britannia, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Platinum Quarter Ounce 2018 Britannia, Coin from United Kingdom
CoinPlatinum Quarter Ounce 2018 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 one-year designs like this one - used on proofs made for collectors. In 2018, the artist David Lawrence decided to show her portrait in a classic design, wearing an ancient helmet.

The Royal Mint says:
"A Roman construct, Britannia came to personify this province at the very edge of empire. A female warrior who embodies our sense of self, she encapsulates the characteristics that define us as a nation. Throughout history, Britannia has been a muse for some of Britain’s most talented artists, each one offering their own interpretation of our most recognisable national symbol. For 2018, designer David Lawrence, whose designs include contributions to our five-year series commemorating the centenary of the First World War, restores Britannia to a more classical feel, lending her an added weight of gravitas."

MintRoyal Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 370
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Obverse
United Kingdom / Platinum Quarter Ounce 2018 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 2018 Britannia - reverse photo

The reverse shows the portrait of Britannia, the female personification of Great Britain, facing right. She is wearing a crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a garland of the floral symbols of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom: the rose of England, the thistle of Scotland, the shamrock of Ireland and the daffodil of Wales.

Around, the inscription BRITANNIA 1/4oz PLATINUM 999.5. Below, the date of issue 2018.

The artist's initials DL, for David Lawrence, are in the right field above the figure's shoulder.

Reverse Inscription BRITANNIA 1/4oz PLATINUM 999.5
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Notes

This quarter ounce platinum coin was issued in a mahogany presentation box, Royal Mint Product Code: BR18QOPT, with issue limit of 600 and issue price of £525.00.

Mintage of 320 plus 50 issued as "first release".

See also

Coins from the Britannia 2018 series (different designs for proof and bullion):
- 1 oz Platinum Bullion (£100), Britannia 2018
- 1/4 oz Platinum Proof (£25), Britannia 2018
- 1/10 oz Platinum Bullion (£10), Britannia 2018
- 5 oz Gold Proof (£500), Britannia 2018
- 1 oz Gold Bullion (£100), Britannia 2018
- 1 oz Gold Bullion (£100) Oriental version, Britannia 2018
- 1 oz Gold Proof (£100), Britannia 2018
- 1/2 oz Gold Bullion (£50), Britannia 2018
- 1/2 oz Gold Proof (£50), Britannia 2018
- 1/4 oz Gold Bullion (£25), Britannia 2018
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof (£25), Britannia 2018
- 1/10 oz Gold Bullion (£10), Britannia 2018
- 1/10 oz Gold Proof (£10), Britannia 2018
- 1/20 oz Gold Proof (£1), Britannia 2018
- 1/40 oz Gold Proof (50p), Britannia 2018
- 1 kg Silver Proof (£500), Britannia 2018
- 5 oz Silver Proof (£10), Britannia 2018
- 1 oz Silver Bullion (£2), Britannia 2018
- 1 oz Silver Bullion (£2) Oriental version, Britannia 2018
- 1 oz Silver Proof (£2), Britannia 2018
- 1/2 oz Silver Proof (£1), Britannia 2018
- 1/4 oz Silver Proof (50p), Britannia 2018
- 1/10 oz Silver Proof (20p), Britannia 2018
- 1/20 oz Silver Proof (10p), Britannia 2018
- 1/40 oz Silver Proof (5p), Britannia 2018

Platinum Quarter Ounce 2018 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 2018 Britannia: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling
Coin TypePlatinum Quarter Ounce (1/4 oz)
Issued2018
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Fifth Portrait)
ReverseBritannia, Seated
Face Value25 (x Pound)
Total Mintage370
Mintage Limit600
CurrentYes
Material0.9995 Platinum
DesignerDavid Lawrence
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size20.0000 mm
Mass7.8460 g
OCC IDNXYD-ONZC-WDQV-OVRB
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