Bullion Coin Catalog > Gold > UK Britannia > 2006
2006 UK Britannia 1-oz Gold Proof Coin
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| Coin Specifications | |
| Gold Content | 1 oz. |
| Purity | 22k |
| Face Value | £100 |
| Series | Britannia |
| Year of Issue | 2006 |
The reverse of the coin is designed by Philip Nathan and depicts Britannia standing resplendent on a windswept shore, hair and robes flowing in the wind, holding Neptune's Trident in one hand, a Union Jack shield and a sprig of olive in the other. The design is reminiscent of the standing Britannia design used on the florins of Edward VII (1841 - 1910). The obverse side of the coin honors the British Monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The 2006 UK Britannia 1oz Gold Proof Coin was struck by the British Royal Mint in the year 2006 and belongs to the Britannia series of gold proof coins. Each 22 carat fine gold coin contains 1 troy ounce (31.1035 grams) of gold and is legal tender with a face value of £100.
While the one ounce coins are generally the most popular amongst bullion investors, the British 2006 Britannia Gold Proof coin also comes in fractional ounce sizes of half, quarter and one-tenth oz.
| Other Denominations for the 2006 UK Britannia Gold Proof Coin | |||
| Gold Content | 1/2 oz | 1/4 oz | 1/10 oz |
| Face Value | £50 | £25 | £10 |
Other Years in the UK Gold Britannia Proof Series
More 2006 Gold Coins from Other Countries
 US 2006 Gold Buffalo |  US 2006 Gold Eagle |  Isle of Man 2006 Gold Cat |  China 2006 Gold Panda |  Canada 2006 Gold Maple Leaf |  Australia 2006 Gold Lunar |