1988 Elizabeth II 1/4oz Gold Proof Britannia NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
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An Early Era Masterpiece: The 1988 1/4oz Gold Proof Britannia.
The 1988 Gold Proof Quarter Ounce Britannia represents an elite, museum-grade acquisition from the foundational dawn of the UK's premier bullion series. Struck in only the second year of the Britannia's historic release, this exceptional coin features Philip Nathan’s legendary standing motif, reflecting world-class craftsmanship. This specimen has been awarded the ultimate, flawless grade of PF70 Ultra Cameo by the NGC. Out of an initial individual presentation mintage of just 4,399 pieces, a microscopic population of only 79 coins have ever achieved this absolute pinnacle grade. As a certified "Top Pop" survivor from the late 1980s, its scarcity and registry importance cannot be overstated.
Technical Specifications
| Year of Issue | 1988 |
| Denomination | Quarter Ounce Britannia (£25) |
| Metal | 22-carat Gold (.916 Fine) |
| Pure Gold Content | 7.78 Grams (1/4 Troy Ounce) |
| Diameter | 22.00 mm |
| NGC Grade | PF70 Ultra Cameo (Top Pop - 1 of 79) |
| Reverse Design | Classic Standing Britannia with Trident & Shield (Philip Nathan) |
Collector’s Value & Rarity Profile
- Elite Top Pop Census: With only 79 examples globally achieving the flawless 70 tier at NGC, this coin is a fierce target for competitive Britannia Registry Sets. Early proof strikes are rarely found without microscopic imperfections, making this an extreme survival rarity.
- Historic Second-Year Strike: Early-era proof Britannias carry a distinct historical premium, capturing the pristine original lustre and crisp detail of Philip Nathan's defining numismatic artwork.
- Tax-Exempt Capital Protection: Retaining its status as official UK legal tender (£25 face value), this pure gold asset is 100% VAT-free and entirely exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
"An extraordinarily rare 1-of-79 pinnacle survivor, capturing the historic early legacy of Royal Mint proof minting."
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For non-bullion items (such as proof coins, graded coins or accessories), we’re happy to accept returns within 14 days of receipt if you feel your coin is not as described and provided the item is returned in its original condition, please contact us and we’ll be glad to help.
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Yes. Every NGC-certified coin has a unique certification number visible on the slab label. You can verify the grade, coin details and population data at NGCcoin.uk using the cert number shown.
The NGC census records how many examples of each coin have been graded at each level. A Top Pop coin means no other example has achieved a higher grade — making it the finest certified specimen in existence for that issue.
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