2013 Gold Britannia - Is this coin special?

[Britannia47]

Came to notice this week on Binlord of the Week

The 2013 was the first Brit. to be minted in 999.9 gold, but oddly that is not shown on the Machin reverse, which is identical to the previous 22ct versions.

However, what does stand out is the 38.61 diameter,  compared with the normal 32.69 dia. on previous and subsequent versions. Consequently it is much thinner, but weighs in at about 31.25, the approximate normal weight for most 1oz 9999 coins, which allows a tiny amount extra to ensure it is at least 31.1035.

Shown on the photo is the original 1987 version and a much later version 2017 with one of several elaborate patterned reverse ‘fields’ and then later the extra security features. 
 

Does the 2013 match the 2020 ‘Oriental’ border version for value?  Chards are asking £1681, and BBP £1728 for the 2013 ( I don’t have one by the way!)

Despite my Avatar I am  not a Britannia expert and would appreciate any other views or facts…..

 

 

[Roy]

All subjective chap.

Personally, its odd size makes it stand out, it won't fit in the ounce tube nor the custom box. 

I don't think it's worth any more than another Brit, the Oriental Brits had a low mintage so worth more.

A Britannia collector will want one, of course!

(The obverse was IRB and the reverse Philip Nathan).

Edited September 9, 2023 by Roy

[Paul]

I wouldn't pay more than a few percent over spot for it. Nothing special in my eyes. A bullion 1oz coin in my eyes 

[Roy]

A contemporary article for your perusal.

Credit: GoldCore.

A-Comprehensive-Guide-to-the-British-Gold-Britannia.pdf

[modofantasma]

I'm not a big fan of odd sized stuff but interestingly some dealers pay less for them and do sell them cheaper (than other years Brits) too ....

https://atkinsonsbullion.com/sell-to-us/bullion-gold-coins?page=2&pageFilters=1245,1701&nid=29396&sort=sellprice_desc&perPage=24&isSelling=True&facets=1245

[Stuntman]

I think it might appeal to a Britannia collector as a specific curio, but to the vast majority of stackers/collectors it is more likely to be perceived as an annoying anomaly.  Personally I wouldn't pay more than the price of a standard current year bullion Britannia for one.

[Clockpuncher]

It’s a weird one - I think a must have for any Britannia collector as it is a transitional coin and unique due to its odd size and being the first in the 24k series. The strike quality tends to be quite weak on the 2013 bullions so they don’t have great eye appeal from the various ones I’ve seen.

interestingly the proof is also a larger size compared to both the 22k and 24k version as per the photo - and the design is one of the best in the series (imho!).

In pricing terms the 2013 bullions don’t trade at any particular premium. The 2013 proofs are quite scarce and trade at substantial premiums in top grade.

 

 

[Zhorro]

I do like the 2013 Britannia - 3rd in the pictures - the others are 1987 proof, 1990 proof and 2018 Oriental:

[Britannia47]

I appreciate all the diverse comments, especially from the knowledgable elite on TSF. Thank-you.

Regardless of value, I’m still attracted to this Odd-ball/ One-off Britannia, as other collectors would be, simply because it is different!….

Here’s one of my favourites.

[kneehow2018]

Just had a look around at various dealers. Of note: Atkinsons pay less for a bullion 2013 and appear to charge a little less when selling on the pre-owned section. Currently that particular site has twenty-four  2013s for sale! So no premium as far as I can tell. Nice to see a proof though, thanks to @Clockpuncher!