1987 Gold Proof Tenth Ounce Britannia

1987 United Kingdom Tenth-Ounce Gold Proof Britannia

Commemorating the inaugural year of the Britannia gold bullion series, this Limited Issue £10 coin represents the height of Royal Mint craftsmanship.

• Purity: Struck in solid 22-carat gold.

• Weight: Contains 1/10 oz of fine gold.

• Design: Features the iconic standing Britannia on the reverse, a figure that has graced British coinage since 1672.

• Exclusivity: Part of the original four-coin set (£100, £50, £25, and £10 denominations) authorized by Royal Decree in July 1987.

The 1987 Proof issue is highly sought after by collectors as the "Type Coin" for the series, marking the first time these denominations were ever struck by the Royal Mint.