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2023 Great Britain 1/2 oz Gold Britannia BU
This 2023 Great Britain 1/2 oz Gold Britannia coin features .9167 purity and a weight of 0.5 troy oz (15.552 g). Issued by the Royal Mint, it is a popular choice among investors and collectors for its historical significance and investment potential.
.9167 fine· 0.5000 troy oz (15.5520 g)· IRA eligible
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A1 / Vault Passport
Provable down to the metal.
Every piece ships with a live custody passport — serial-matched, assay-logged, and re-verified against the Rockwell ledger on a timer. Verification is the product.
Custody receipt · Rockwell verified checked against your ledger on request
Rockwell IDRM-AU-621
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeBrilliant Uncirculated
Chain of custodyRoyal Mint → Rockwell vault
InsuranceLloyd's · to $250M
A2 / Product Overview & Numismatic Analysis
The Complete Record.
Authored numismatic breakdown, artistic provenance, and institutional custody proof.
Analysis & Context
Institutional Overview
The 2023 Great Britain 1/2 oz Gold Britannia coin is a remarkable piece of numismatic art, struck by the Royal Mint with a purity of .9167 and a fine weight of 0.5000 troy oz (15.5520 g). This coin measures 22.05 mm in diameter and has a thickness of 1.52 mm, making it a compact yet significant addition to any collection. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Martin Jennings, while the reverse showcases the legendary St. George and the dragon, a design by Benedetto Pistrucci that has become synonymous with British coinage. This coin not only holds aesthetic value but also serves as a sound investment, being eligible for Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m). Investors appreciate its sovereign guarantee and the liquidity it offers in the global market. At Rockwell Metals, we ensure a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, and our Cryptographic Vault Passport provides secure minting with XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers. Each coin is allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, offering peace of mind and instant sell-back liquidity, or you may opt for insured armored direct-to-door delivery.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Martin Jennings, showcasing her effigy in a regal pose. The inscription includes 'ELIZABETH II' and the denomination '1 SOVEREIGN'.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse design, crafted by Benedetto Pistrucci, depicts the iconic image of St. George slaying the dragon, symbolizing bravery and the triumph of good over evil. The design is surrounded by the inscription 'BRITANNIA' and the year of issue, '2023'.
IRA QualificationIRC 408(m) Eligible
Meets the IRS purity standards required for inclusion in Self-Directed Precious Metals IRAs. Eligible for segregated depository vaulting.
A3 / Specification
Full record.
- Metal
- Gold
- Purity
- .9167
- Fine Weight
- 0.5000 troy oz (15.5520 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- Royal Mint
- Year
- 2023
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated
- Diameter
- 22.05 mm
- Thickness
- 1.52 mm
- Face Value
- 1 Sovereign
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-BRI-1/2OZ-2023
- Catalog ID
- 621
- Assay
- XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody
- Allocated · segregated
- Insurance
- Lloyd's · to $250M
- Sell-back
- Spot-linked · instant
A4 / Provenance
Mint to vault, on the record.
A documented chain of custody — each step assay-checked and timestamped to the ledger.
- Struck
Royal Mint. Die-verified 2023 strike.
- Assayed
XRF + ultrasonic at intake. Purity confirmed, serial sealed.
- Vaulted
Allocated to Rockwell vault. Insured by Lloyd's, ledger entry opened.
- Yours
On purchase, the passport transfers to your account — store or take delivery.
- Lloyd's insuredto $250M
- Audited reservesmonthly attestation
- Assay verifiedXRF + ultrasonic
- Allocated custodysegregated, never lent
- Instant sell-backspot-linked spreads
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