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Like many other mints, the United States Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The one ounce (1 oz) gold coins are denominated as One Hundred Dollars ($100).
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.
This gold coin is part of a commemorative range celebrating the national symbols of the United Kingdom and the United States.
Britannia and Liberty, the symbols of two proud nations with a special relationship, feature together on commemorative coins for the first time.
For the first time in history, the Chief Engravers of The Royal Mint and the United States Mint have collaborated on a single design, combining their experience and expertise. Inspired by the concept of court cards, the figures of Britannia and Liberty are given equal prominence in the design. The figures also represent fortitude and freedom, virtues that underpin the national identities of both the UK and the US. |
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| Obverse | |
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The obverse design depicts "the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean, framed by two shores with a Great Basin Bristlecone Pine tree in the west and an English Yew tree in the east, representing both nations and heralding new possibilities for their mutual friendship now and going forward".
On a wave below left, the W mint mark of the West Point Mint. On a wave below right, the initials of the designer: JFM (for Joseph Francis Menna).
Around above, the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, below which in smaller letters LIBERTY AND BRITANNIA.
Further down, the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM (meaning "Out of many, one" - as a symbol of the unity in diversity that the United States is proud of), AU 24 1 OZ. (one troy ounce of 24-carat, or 24K, gold), and the official motto of the United States, IN GOD WE TRUST.
Below all of this, the denomination, $100 (one hundred dollars). |
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In a symmetric pattern at centre, the reverse of the coin depicts Lady Liberty - a symbol of the United States, and Britannia - the female personification of the United Kingdom . They face in opposite directions, like the figures on a playing card.
Liberty is presented as a young woman with flowing hair, holding a flaming torch (overlaid on Britannia). Over her hair, and in the background, seven five-pointed stars. In small letters below the figure, the initials of the designer - JFM (for Joseph Francis Menna).
Facing the other way (so that the coin needs to be rotated to be seen properly), Britannia is shown as a young woman wearing a Corinthian helmet pulled up to reveal her face, holding a trident (overlaid on Liberty), as a symbol of the past maritime glory of England. In small letters below the figure, the initials of the designer - GS, for Gordon Summers.
Around left, the inscription LIBERTY. Around right, the date of issue: 2024. |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: proof.
The medal is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
U.S.Mint Item Number: 24YA.
Release date: 8 February 2024.
Release price: US$ 3,020.00. |
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| See also |
Anglo-American Commemoratives include:
- 5 oz Gold Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 2 oz Gold Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 2 oz Gold Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 oz Gold Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 1 oz Gold Bullion, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 oz Gold Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 kg Silver Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 1 kg Silver Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 5 oz Silver Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 5 oz Silver Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 2 oz Silver Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 2 oz Silver Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 oz Silver Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 oz Silver Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 oz Gold Bullion, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1/4 oz Gold Bullion, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1/40 oz Gold Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1 kg Silver Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 5 oz Silver Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Liberty and Britannia, United States 2024
- 1 oz Silver Proof (medal), Liberty and Britannia, United States 2024
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