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Way back in 1717, the legendary scientist Sir Isaac Newton was the master of The Royal Mint. He recommended the U.K.’s gold guinea coin be assigned a fixed value backed by its weight of gold. This was the beginning of Britain’s gold standard, where all coinage had fixed and standard values backed by their precious metals contents. Ah, the good old days… Well, they may be gone forever, but we still have a legacy of craftsmanship, beauty and sound coinage that’s persisted in this age of debased paper money. 

To honor the 1816 adoption of the gold standard, The Royal Mint created this series of gold bullion coins in two weights (1 oz and 1/4 oz) in 2016 with plans for annual releases of both weights. 

This is the larger of “The Gold Standard” series, 1 full oz of 0.9999 pure gold, minted during a random year from 2016 to the current year.

A closer look at The Royal Mint’s 1 oz Gold Standard bullion coin

The reverse design showcases a balance scale superimposed over an old-fashioned compass face. Royal Mint senior designer Dominique Evans says the design was Inspired by the quest to maintain economic equilibrium, the scales and compass points convey a sense of balance and connectivity. In an interview, she described her inspiration for the design:

“My grandfather was a bank manager who had a large set of scales from the bank, which I have inherited. They very much naturally became the integral part of the design and  I  am delighted  that  they have become part of a coin design of which my grandad would have been so very proud. Every time I get some good luck or have made a step towards achieving something, I say  ‘cheers’ to him. He was one of the people who allowed me to believe I could pursue my dreams and, because of that, I am doing what I  love, which is such a precious thing.”

At the top of the coin, “The Gold Standard” and year of issue are engraved. At the bottom edge, the coin’s weight and purity appear. 

The obverse features Jody Clark’s immediately-recognizable “fifth portrait” of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Around the edge, the coin’s face value of £100, “Elizabeth II” and the Latin abbreviation D.G. Reg. F.D. (translation: by the grace of God, Queen and defender of the faith). The Queen’s portrait is surrounded by a highly-detailed guilloche pattern, designed to dissuade any attempts to counterfeit the coin.

What a lovely modern representation of the critical importance of gold coinage in daily commerce! The Royal Mint’s Gold Standard bullion coins belong in the collection of everyone who secretly longs for a return to the days of “hard currency,” of “cold hard cash” and of honest money.

Highlights of the 1 oz “The Gold Standard” gold bullion coin from The Royal Mint

  • Commemorating the introduction of the world’s first formal gold standard in 1 full troy oz of 0.9999 fine gold
  • Innovative design and anti-counterfeiting details
  • An homage to the days of real, honest money!
  • Random mintage year (2016-2022)
  • Individual coins shipped in protective flip cases; larger orders shipped in protective plastic rolls

About The Royal Mint’s Gold Standard coin series

Collect the history of gold! The journey to Britain’s adoption of a gold standard can be traced through the history of The Royal Mint. As Master of the Mint, Sir Isaac Newton issued a report in 1717 that led to the gold guinea being assigned a fixed value. Following the Coinage Act of 1816, Britain’s gold standard was adopted and it was the first system of its type in the world. Several countries with large economies followed the British lead, including Canada, the United States and Germany. 

Backed by the newly revived Sovereign, the gold standard system persisted until the outbreak of the First World War when financial pressures drove gold out of circulation. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Winston Churchill, returned Britain to a gold standard in 1925 but its restoration was short-lived. Gripped by an economic crisis, Britain abandoned it altogether in 1931. 

Designed in 2016 to mark 200 years since the introduction of the gold standard – tying the value of the British pound (or pound sterling, or £) to that of gold – Gold Standard bullions are a unique, annual offering from The Royal Mint.

Featuring the work of Royal Mint graphic designer Dominique Evans on its reverse, and Jody Clark's official “fifth portrait” portrait of Her Majesty The Queen on the obverse, The Gold Standard series now includes both a one ounce and quarter-ounce bullion coin struck in 999.9 fine gold.

Product specifications
MetalGold
Purity0.9999
Product TypeCoin
Year MintedRandom
MintRoyal Mint
CountryUnited Kingdom
Mint typeGovernment
GradeBU
Weight1 oz
Certificate of Authenticityfalse
IRA EligibilityYes
Face Value/Denomination£100
Obverse DesignJody Clark
Reverse DesignDominique Evans
Edge DesignReeded


How much does shipping cost?
All orders over $199 will receive FREE SHIPPING. Other orders will be charged a shipping fee of $9.95.


Why do you ship my order to my billing address?
This is a security measure to combat credit card fraud. By shipping to the billing address on file with your credit card company, we prevent scammers with stolen card numbers from fraudulent activity.


Can I change my shipping address?
Yes, on a case-by-case basis. If you need to change your shipping address, please call in at (800) 729-3202 during normal business hours of 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday – Friday and speak with a representative.
NOTE: If you pay via PayPal, your order must ship to a PayPal Verified address.


What are your shipping, handling, and insurance charges?
BullionMax offers free shipping when you spend over $min_freeship_cart. We have no minimum order requirement; however, orders under $min_freeship_cart will be charged a shipping fee of $9.95.


How long before you ship my order?
Once your payment has cleared, we will begin processing, packaging, and shipping your order. How long this takes varies based on your payment method, the size of your order, and your specific products. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email confirmation, with a link to find your shipment tracking information on your account page.


Do you ship internationally?
No, not at this time.


How do you prepare packages for shipment?
All your purchased products are packaged under video surveillance to ensure quality control and packages are carefully and discreetly wrapped in generic corrugated boxes.


How do you ship my order?
We ship via Registered/Insured U.S. Postal Service and UPS in discreet, secure packaging. Each package is fully insured and may require a signature upon delivery. Packages take 1-10 business days for delivery. We’ll send your tracking number by email when your order ships.


Is my order insured while in transit?
Yes, BullionMax fully insures all of its shipments. Should anything happen while your package is in transit to you, it will be covered by our insurance policy.
However, we will not accept responsibility if you have left instructions with any carriers or delivery services to leave parcels unattended for you without the need for a signature, or if you have given the carrier instructions to leave your package with anyone other than the addressee. This includes but is not limited to a building manager, neighbor, a business mailroom, drop-off location such as Mail Boxes, etc., The UPS Store, the Military Postal Service, etc.
Additionally, we will not assume responsibility for packages that are signed for by apartment/complex building management, a business mailroom, the Military Postal Service, or any person(s) that are not the addressee listed on the order. When we ship to you, if metals are lost or damaged in transit, it is our responsibility to pursue any claim with the insurance company. If we determine the package is lost or damaged, we file a claim.
We reserve the right to re-ship your items or refund your money at our discretion.


Can you ship my order to my post office box?
No, we cannot ship to a post office box.


Do I have to sign for my shipment?
Packages we ship may not require a signature for delivery. Expedited shipping, whether via UPS or the U.S. Postal Service, requires a signature for delivery.


Do you ship to U.S. territories?
We do not ship to US territories. Due to special requirements set by the postal systems, we are unable to ship outside of U.S. states.


What does “No Will Call” mean?
All UPS shipments ship with a “No Will Call” restriction, meaning the package cannot be picked up from a UPS location or just left at the delivery address. This is a precaution to prevent orders from being fraudulently intercepted. UPS will make three delivery attempts. If nobody is available at the delivery address to sign and accept delivery, the package will be returned to us.


Where do you ship orders from?
All orders will ship from our warehouse in Los Angeles, California. We conceal the return address on all packages so as to not hint at the contents of the package.


Do you offer UPS shipping to Alaska and Hawaii?
No, we do not. The costs of shipping to these states are extremely prohibitive, so we utilize USPS on all shipments to Alaska and Hawaii.


Do we ship to P.O. Boxes?
No, we do not. Sorry.


Do you ship to UPS store locations?
No. UPS 3-Day Air service excludes shipments to UPS Stores, as well as Alaska, Hawaii and APO addresses.


My package appears to have been damaged or tampered with. What should I do?
We recommend you refuse any shipment that appears to be damaged or tampered with because the shipping insurance ends once signed for and/or delivered. When refused, the package(s) will return to BullionMax for inspection.
If you have taken possession of a damaged or tampered package, please save all packaging and contact call us at (800) 729-3202 during normal business hours of 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday – Friday within 48 hours for further instructions. Failure to notify us of damage or tampering within 48 hours from signature or delivery date may impact our ability to cover your claim.


What happens if my order is lost in transit?
We see very few delivery issues with our carriers, but sometimes delays do occur. In those situations, we appreciate your patience to wait a little longer for your package (at least 7 business days) before contacting us. Should the package not arrive, an investigation of the shipment is required before any order is reshipped or refunded. We may ask you to file a police report if it appears loss is due to theft or tampering. Your assistance speeds up the investigation and the sooner we complete it, the sooner we can resolve the missing order.

Product Details

Way back in 1717, the legendary scientist Sir Isaac Newton was the master of The Royal Mint. He recommended the U.K.’s gold guinea coin be assigned a fixed value backed by its weight of gold. This was the beginning of Britain’s gold standard, where all coinage had fixed and standard values backed by their precious metals contents. Ah, the good old days… Well, they may be gone forever, but we still have a legacy of craftsmanship, beauty and sound coinage that’s persisted in this age of debased paper money. 

To honor the 1816 adoption of the gold standard, The Royal Mint created this series of gold bullion coins in two weights (1 oz and 1/4 oz) in 2016 with plans for annual releases of both weights. 

This is the larger of “The Gold Standard” series, 1 full oz of 0.9999 pure gold, minted during a random year from 2016 to the current year.

A closer look at The Royal Mint’s 1 oz Gold Standard bullion coin

The reverse design showcases a balance scale superimposed over an old-fashioned compass face. Royal Mint senior designer Dominique Evans says the design was Inspired by the quest to maintain economic equilibrium, the scales and compass points convey a sense of balance and connectivity. In an interview, she described her inspiration for the design:

“My grandfather was a bank manager who had a large set of scales from the bank, which I have inherited. They very much naturally became the integral part of the design and  I  am delighted  that  they have become part of a coin design of which my grandad would have been so very proud. Every time I get some good luck or have made a step towards achieving something, I say  ‘cheers’ to him. He was one of the people who allowed me to believe I could pursue my dreams and, because of that, I am doing what I  love, which is such a precious thing.”

At the top of the coin, “The Gold Standard” and year of issue are engraved. At the bottom edge, the coin’s weight and purity appear. 

The obverse features Jody Clark’s immediately-recognizable “fifth portrait” of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Around the edge, the coin’s face value of £100, “Elizabeth II” and the Latin abbreviation D.G. Reg. F.D. (translation: by the grace of God, Queen and defender of the faith). The Queen’s portrait is surrounded by a highly-detailed guilloche pattern, designed to dissuade any attempts to counterfeit the coin.

What a lovely modern representation of the critical importance of gold coinage in daily commerce! The Royal Mint’s Gold Standard bullion coins belong in the collection of everyone who secretly longs for a return to the days of “hard currency,” of “cold hard cash” and of honest money.

Highlights of the 1 oz “The Gold Standard” gold bullion coin from The Royal Mint

  • Commemorating the introduction of the world’s first formal gold standard in 1 full troy oz of 0.9999 fine gold
  • Innovative design and anti-counterfeiting details
  • An homage to the days of real, honest money!
  • Random mintage year (2016-2022)
  • Individual coins shipped in protective flip cases; larger orders shipped in protective plastic rolls

About The Royal Mint’s Gold Standard coin series

Collect the history of gold! The journey to Britain’s adoption of a gold standard can be traced through the history of The Royal Mint. As Master of the Mint, Sir Isaac Newton issued a report in 1717 that led to the gold guinea being assigned a fixed value. Following the Coinage Act of 1816, Britain’s gold standard was adopted and it was the first system of its type in the world. Several countries with large economies followed the British lead, including Canada, the United States and Germany. 

Backed by the newly revived Sovereign, the gold standard system persisted until the outbreak of the First World War when financial pressures drove gold out of circulation. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Winston Churchill, returned Britain to a gold standard in 1925 but its restoration was short-lived. Gripped by an economic crisis, Britain abandoned it altogether in 1931. 

Designed in 2016 to mark 200 years since the introduction of the gold standard – tying the value of the British pound (or pound sterling, or £) to that of gold – Gold Standard bullions are a unique, annual offering from The Royal Mint.

Featuring the work of Royal Mint graphic designer Dominique Evans on its reverse, and Jody Clark's official “fifth portrait” portrait of Her Majesty The Queen on the obverse, The Gold Standard series now includes both a one ounce and quarter-ounce bullion coin struck in 999.9 fine gold.

Product Specifications
Product specifications
MetalGold
Purity0.9999
Product TypeCoin
Year MintedRandom
MintRoyal Mint
CountryUnited Kingdom
Mint typeGovernment
GradeBU
Weight1 oz
Certificate of Authenticityfalse
IRA EligibilityYes
Face Value/Denomination£100
Obverse DesignJody Clark
Reverse DesignDominique Evans
Edge DesignReeded
Q/As
Shipping FAQ

How much does shipping cost?
All orders over $199 will receive FREE SHIPPING. Other orders will be charged a shipping fee of $9.95.


Why do you ship my order to my billing address?
This is a security measure to combat credit card fraud. By shipping to the billing address on file with your credit card company, we prevent scammers with stolen card numbers from fraudulent activity.


Can I change my shipping address?
Yes, on a case-by-case basis. If you need to change your shipping address, please call in at (800) 729-3202 during normal business hours of 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday – Friday and speak with a representative.
NOTE: If you pay via PayPal, your order must ship to a PayPal Verified address.


What are your shipping, handling, and insurance charges?
BullionMax offers free shipping when you spend over $min_freeship_cart. We have no minimum order requirement; however, orders under $min_freeship_cart will be charged a shipping fee of $9.95.


How long before you ship my order?
Once your payment has cleared, we will begin processing, packaging, and shipping your order. How long this takes varies based on your payment method, the size of your order, and your specific products. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email confirmation, with a link to find your shipment tracking information on your account page.


Do you ship internationally?
No, not at this time.


How do you prepare packages for shipment?
All your purchased products are packaged under video surveillance to ensure quality control and packages are carefully and discreetly wrapped in generic corrugated boxes.


How do you ship my order?
We ship via Registered/Insured U.S. Postal Service and UPS in discreet, secure packaging. Each package is fully insured and may require a signature upon delivery. Packages take 1-10 business days for delivery. We’ll send your tracking number by email when your order ships.


Is my order insured while in transit?
Yes, BullionMax fully insures all of its shipments. Should anything happen while your package is in transit to you, it will be covered by our insurance policy.
However, we will not accept responsibility if you have left instructions with any carriers or delivery services to leave parcels unattended for you without the need for a signature, or if you have given the carrier instructions to leave your package with anyone other than the addressee. This includes but is not limited to a building manager, neighbor, a business mailroom, drop-off location such as Mail Boxes, etc., The UPS Store, the Military Postal Service, etc.
Additionally, we will not assume responsibility for packages that are signed for by apartment/complex building management, a business mailroom, the Military Postal Service, or any person(s) that are not the addressee listed on the order. When we ship to you, if metals are lost or damaged in transit, it is our responsibility to pursue any claim with the insurance company. If we determine the package is lost or damaged, we file a claim.
We reserve the right to re-ship your items or refund your money at our discretion.


Can you ship my order to my post office box?
No, we cannot ship to a post office box.


Do I have to sign for my shipment?
Packages we ship may not require a signature for delivery. Expedited shipping, whether via UPS or the U.S. Postal Service, requires a signature for delivery.


Do you ship to U.S. territories?
We do not ship to US territories. Due to special requirements set by the postal systems, we are unable to ship outside of U.S. states.


What does “No Will Call” mean?
All UPS shipments ship with a “No Will Call” restriction, meaning the package cannot be picked up from a UPS location or just left at the delivery address. This is a precaution to prevent orders from being fraudulently intercepted. UPS will make three delivery attempts. If nobody is available at the delivery address to sign and accept delivery, the package will be returned to us.


Where do you ship orders from?
All orders will ship from our warehouse in Los Angeles, California. We conceal the return address on all packages so as to not hint at the contents of the package.


Do you offer UPS shipping to Alaska and Hawaii?
No, we do not. The costs of shipping to these states are extremely prohibitive, so we utilize USPS on all shipments to Alaska and Hawaii.


Do we ship to P.O. Boxes?
No, we do not. Sorry.


Do you ship to UPS store locations?
No. UPS 3-Day Air service excludes shipments to UPS Stores, as well as Alaska, Hawaii and APO addresses.


My package appears to have been damaged or tampered with. What should I do?
We recommend you refuse any shipment that appears to be damaged or tampered with because the shipping insurance ends once signed for and/or delivered. When refused, the package(s) will return to BullionMax for inspection.
If you have taken possession of a damaged or tampered package, please save all packaging and contact call us at (800) 729-3202 during normal business hours of 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday – Friday within 48 hours for further instructions. Failure to notify us of damage or tampering within 48 hours from signature or delivery date may impact our ability to cover your claim.


What happens if my order is lost in transit?
We see very few delivery issues with our carriers, but sometimes delays do occur. In those situations, we appreciate your patience to wait a little longer for your package (at least 7 business days) before contacting us. Should the package not arrive, an investigation of the shipment is required before any order is reshipped or refunded. We may ask you to file a police report if it appears loss is due to theft or tampering. Your assistance speeds up the investigation and the sooner we complete it, the sooner we can resolve the missing order.

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