The gold content in Britannia coins was set at 91.7% or 22 karats like thegold south African Krugerrand. It was the same formulation used in the gold Sovereign coins first issued by King Henry VII. The 22k alloy of 22 parts gold and 2 parts copper is referred to as "crown gold." The...
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