{"product_id":"1988-elizabeth-ii-1-4oz-gold-proof-britannia-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","title":"1988 Elizabeth II 1\/4oz Gold Proof Britannia NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #b8935a; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eAn Early Era Masterpiece: The 1988 1\/4oz Gold Proof Britannia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003epopulation of only 79 coins\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #b8935a; padding-bottom: 5px; color: #111;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; background-color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eYear of Issue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDenomination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eQuarter Ounce Britannia (£25)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e22-carat Gold (.916 Fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePure Gold Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e7.78 Grams (1\/4 Troy Ounce)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e22.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background-color: #f0f7ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #004085;\"\u003eNGC Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #004085;\"\u003ePF70 Ultra Cameo (Top Pop - 1 of 79)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background-color: #fff9e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #856404;\"\u003eReverse Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #856404;\"\u003eClassic Standing Britannia with Trident \u0026amp; Shield (Philip Nathan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #b8935a; padding-bottom: 5px; color: #111;\"\u003eCollector’s Value \u0026amp; Rarity Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElite Top Pop Census:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Second-Year Strike:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early-era proof Britannias carry a distinct historical premium, capturing the pristine original lustre and crisp detail of Philip Nathan's defining numismatic artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTax-Exempt Capital Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retaining its status as official UK legal tender (£25 face value), this pure gold asset is 100% \u003cstrong\u003eVAT-free\u003c\/strong\u003e and entirely exempt from \u003cstrong\u003eCapital Gains Tax (CGT)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 5px solid #b8935a; padding: 20px; margin-top: 30px; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\"An extraordinarily rare 1-of-79 pinnacle survivor, capturing the historic early legacy of Royal Mint proof minting.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3204\" data-start=\"2986\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3204\" data-start=\"2986\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3153\" data-start=\"3137\"\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e: Browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/collections\/buy-graded-sovereigns\"\u003egraded gold coins \u0026amp; sovereigns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.com\/certlookup\/3852890-011\/70\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1988 G.BRITAIN BRITANNIA G25PND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59724030312782,"sku":"1988-quarter-ounce-gold-proof-britannia-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","price":1060.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/9370\/3246\/files\/1988-quarter-ounce-gold-proof-britannia-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo.webp?v=1779536790","url":"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/products\/1988-elizabeth-ii-1-4oz-gold-proof-britannia-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","provider":"Sovara Coins LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}