2024 Liberty & Britannia Gold Coin and Silver Medal Launch
The U.S. Mint’s 2024 Liberty & Britannia Gold Coin and Silver Medal, available for pre-order today at noon EST, blends international collaboration with centuries-old thematic elements.
Joseph Menna, Chief Engraver at the United States Mint, and Gordon Summers, Chief Engraver at The Royal Mint, joined forces to craft the obverse (heads side) design shared on both the gold coin and silver medal. It features depictions of Liberty, symbolized on American coinage since the early years of the Nation, and Britannia, an esteemed icon on British coins since the late 1600s.
Liberty and Britannia Coin and Medal Designs
Specifically, the obverse sides of the pair of collectibles show Allegorical Liberty and Britannia in stoic profile portraits, featuring complementary and balancing elements reminiscent of faces on a playing card. Their appearance distinguishes each figure: Liberty carries a torch and is adorned with stars, while Britannia wields a trident and wears a Corinthian helmet. Inscriptions read “LIBERTY” and “2024.” Menna’s and Summer’s initials can also be found on the design.
Each reverse (tails side), exclusively designed by Joseph Menna, portrays the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean, framed by two shores. To the west stands a Great Basin Bristlecone Pine tree, while to the east stands an English Yew tree. These elements symbolize the nations as well as the prospects for their enduring mutual friendship.
Inscription on the gold coin’s reverse include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “LIBERTY AND BRITANNIA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “AU 24 1 oz.,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “$100.” The silver medal’s reverse inscription include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “LIBERTY AND BRITANNIA.”
Specifications for Liberty & Britannia Gold Coin and Silver Medal
| Gold Coin | Silver Medal | |
| Denomination | $100 | N/A |
| Finish | Proof | Proof |
| Mintage Maximums | 10,000 | 75,000 |
| Composition | 99.99% Gold | 99.9% Silver |
| Weight | 1.000 Troy oz. | 1.000 troy oz. |
| Diameter | 1.205 Inches/ 30.61 mm | 1.598 Inches/ 40.60 mm |
| Edge | Reeded | Plain |
| Mint and Mint Mark | West Point – W | Philadelphia – P |
Limits, Prices and Limits
At noon EST, pre-orders will be accepted for 30 days or until the mintage limit of 10,000 gold coins and 75,000 silver medals has been reached.
They may be pre-ordered directly from the U.S. Mint by visiting the product page for the coin and medal.
Pricing for the gold coin is $3,020, but it may vary weekly (if still available) based on the trending value of gold compared to the U.S. Mint’s pricing matrix. An initial household order limit of one gold coin has been established.
The silver medal may be pre-ordered for $89, with an initial household order limit of two.
Additionally, visit this The Royal Mint page for information about their UK 2024 Britannia and Liberty coins.
