Gold Britannia 'Secure' Minted Bullion Bars

The Royal Mint Official Partner

Chards is an official partner of The Royal Mint. Our Britannia gold bar range is sourced directly from their mint headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales.

Secure Royal Mint Britannia Bars with Enhanced Security - The Key Three Features

A latent visual element is incorporated, transitioning between a trident and a padlock depending on the angle at which the bar is viewed. Simply rotate towards light and you should see the change on a genuine bar. Microscopic detailing on the bar's surface creates the visual effect of undulating waves behind the figure of Britannia when it is rotated.

These features are produced using state-of-the-art picosecond laser technology and become animated as the coin is rotated. The Latin inscription ‘DECUS ET TUTAMEN’, translating to ‘an ornament and a safeguard’, encircles the Britannia motif. This inscription is precisely rendered using specialized laser engraving techniques. 

As well as the three main security features, the bars are encased in tamper-proof packaging and additional layers of protection, that include a UV watermark and serial number.

What Do These Features Mean to Investors?

Most notably these security features have been implemented to offer buyers much more confidence in buying gold bullion products produced by the Royal Mint and to ensure authenticity of the bars for the future. While it could be suggested that nothing can be fully protected, it’s a good step towards setting a new benchmark in the precious metals industry.

A Bit More About the Picosecond Lasers

The Royal Mint uses advanced picosecond lasers in the production of their bullion range, which are the kind used in medicine and even aerospace, so you could say they are out of this world!  To illustrate the fineness of these lasers, imagine an indent that is 200 times narrower than the width of a human hair and you’ll get an idea of how special they are.

What Sizes Do These Bars Come In?

The gold Britannia bullion minted bar range is offered in various weights, from 1g to 100g, with a variant to suit most budgets.

Who is Lady Britannia?

Lady Britannia is a personification of Great Britain. The image of Lady Britannia has been employed for centuries as a way to embody the country's unwavering strength and values.

Alternative 'Britannia' Investments

If bars aren’t your preferred investment, Britannia coins are also available. Since 2021, all Britannia coins issued in gold, silver, and platinum have featured enhanced security features. As UK legal tender, they are also exempt from Capital Gains Tax.