| Coin | Silver Tenth-Ounce 2024 The Lion and The Eagle |
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Britannia coins are British bullion coins issued by the Royal Mint in gold since 1987 and in silver since 1997.
The original Britannia silver coins contain one troy ounce (1 oz) of silver and have a face value of £2. Silver Britannias are also issued in fractional sizes of one-half, one-quarter, one-tenth, 1/20th and 1/40th of a troy ounce and with face values of £1, 50p, 20p, 10p and 5p respectively (that is, the tenth-ounce silver piece is officially denominated as 20 pence). There is also a five-ounce coin of face value £10.
This coin is part of a series designed by John M. Mercanti, who was the 12th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1991 until his retirement in late 2010.
The Royal Mint says about the series:
"Potent symbols of courage, strength and freedom, the British lion and the American eagle characterise the spirit of each nation. Richly historic and instantly recognisable, together they represent the shared values and enduring relationship between two countries that have traditionally stood shoulder to shoulder."
The design was first issued in 2023 in proof grade, and has since been re-issued in a number of formats, such as this coin. |
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The obverse of the coin displays the first definitive portrait of King Charles III, which shows his bare (uncrowned) head facing left.
Below the neck truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials MJ (for Martin Jennings).
Around, the monarch's legend followed by the face value and date of issue: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 20 PENCE · 2024 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.
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At centre, the coin depicts the British lion and the American eagle, both facing right, in a symbol of unity and strength.
The designer's initials jm (for John M. Mercanti) are below right.
Framed by laurel leaves around the rim, around above the inscription THE LION AND THE EAGLE; around below, the date of issue 2024. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
THE LION AND THE EAGLE 2024 |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | The coin was issued as part of a four-coin set only, not individually. |
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