The new edition Britannia coins go on sale from October 19 with new anti-counterfeit features, including intricate designs which make them very difficult to replicate. The Royal Mint said it has seen website sales of gold Britannia coins increase by 236% from April to September when compared with the same period in 2019. It said the average paid for a Britannia coin since January is £1,483. The Royal Mint was one of the first Mints in the world to use advanced picosecond lasers - used in medicine and aerospace - for the production of coins. "Simply by moving the coin, you can authenticate it as a genuine Royal Mint product, giving investors complete confidence, whether they are buying directly from us or from our partners."

Source: Daily Mirror September 28, 2020 08:09 UTC