Britannia Silver Coins
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| Sizes | 5 oz, 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/20 oz & 1/40 oz |
| Purity | .958 Silver (1997–2012) .999 Silver (2013–present) |
| Finish | Uncirculated & Proof |
| IRA Eligible |  IRA Approved (Only Silver Britannia Coins Minted Since 2013) |
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About the Britannia Silver Coin
The Britannia Silver Coin is an official English silver bullion coin produced by the Royal Mint since 1997. Like the Britannia gold coins, the British Silver Britannia coin comes in seven different sizes: 5 oz, 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/20 oz & 1/40 oz. In 2013, the fineness of the Britannia Silver coin was increased from .958 to .999 silver, making it eligible for holding in a Precious Metals IRA. A new coin is released each year with slight variations from the original.
Similar to the popular American Silver Eagle and Silver Maple Leaf coins, some of the recent Britannia Silver Coins produced by the Royal Mint have an advanced anti-counterfeit design to help investors more accurately identify fake coins for safer transactions.
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Why Invest in the Britannia Silver Coin
Ideal for short-term holding and speculative trading.
Instant liquidity when you want to sell quickly.
Well-known and widely recognized in the market.
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Britannia Silver Coin Design
Obverse Side
The obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in intricate detail. Although all Britannia Silver Coins include a picture of Her Majesty, there have been five iterations since the coins were first minted. Only small changes are made to the image primarily to keep up with the changing appearance of the Queen as opposed to an artistic change. Jody Clark, Britain's youngest engraver of an official coin, is the designer of the current portrait being minted on the latest versions of the Britannia Silver Coin.
Reverse Side
Britannia, the mythical embodiment of the UK for which the coin received its name, is emblazoned on the reverse side. This regal image has undergone several renderings over the years. The original design featured a standing Britannia with a trident and shield. Every other year, the Royal Mint graces the reverse side of the coin with a new design. Some alternative versions see the mythical figure seated, wearing a Corinthian helmet, positioned next to a lion, or in front of a flag. Traditionally, the formidable image is intended to symbolize the strength and power of Great Britain.
Britannia Silver Proof Coin
Britannia Silver proof coins are higher-quality versions of the standard Britannia Silver coins that generally fetch higher prices for collectors and investors. Unlike their bullion counterparts, the Britannia Silver proof coins have a mirror finish on both the obverse and reverse sides. This gives the coins a more elegant and stylish appearance.
Every year, the obverse side of the Silver Britannia proof coins feature Queen Elizabeth II with slight variations over the years as the official portrait of Her Majesty was updated to stay closer to the monarch’s appearance. The Britannia figure is emblazoned on the reverse side of Silver Britannia proof coins with a new iteration each year. Often, new designers are hired by the Royal Mint to come up with a fresh design while maintaining the central theme of the mythical figure of Great Britain.
Investors or collectors who are looking to acquire more than one Silver Britannia proof coin can purchase an entire set that features six different sizes: 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/20 oz & 1/40 oz. The proof sets come with the official certificate of authenticity along with the original mint box for protection and display purposes. During select years, the Royal Mint also produces limited edition proofs and premium versions.
Britannia Silver Coin Specifications
5 Troy oz Britannia Silver Coin
| Versions | Mint & Proof |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Net fine weight | 5.0250 ozt |
| Weight | 156.295 g |
| Face Value | £10 |
1 Troy oz Britannia Silver Coin
| Versions | Mint & Proof |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.05 mm |
| Net fine weight | 1.003 ozt |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Face Value | £2 |
1/2 Troy oz Britannia Silver Coin
| Versions | Mint & Proof |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 3.17 mm |
| Net fine weight | 0.5050 ozt |
| Weight | 15.71 g |
| Face Value | £1 |
1/4 Troy oz Britannia Silver Coin
| Versions | Mint & Proof |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.57 mm |
| Net fine weight | 0.2527 ozt |
| Weight | 7.86 g |
| Face Value | £0.50 |
1/10 Troy oz Britannia Silver Coin
| Versions | Mint & Proof |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.57 mm |
| Net fine weight | 0.1012 ozt |
| Weight | 3.15 g |
| Face Value | £0.20 |
1/20 Troy oz Britannia Silver Coin
| Versions | Mint & Proof |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Net fine weight | 0.0507 ozt |
| Weight | 1.578 g |
| Face Value | £0.10 |
1/40 Troy oz Britannia Silver Coin
| Versions | Mint & Proof |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Net fine weight | 0.0257 ozt |
| Weight | 0.800 g |
| Face Value | £0.05 |
Britannia Silver Coin Value
Since its initial release in 1997, the Britannia Silver Coin has become one of the most highly sought-after coins produced by the Royal Mint. The pure silver content makes it a popular choice among silver coin investors and stackers, while the yearly variations of the Britannia Silver Coins attract collectors. Generally speaking, the Britannia Silver Coin would sell for a small percentage below the spot price of silver. In 2013 and 2014, the Royal Mint produced four limited edition presentations of the Britannia Silver Coin: a 1-oz and 5-oz version for each year. The low mintage of these versions adds collectible value on top of their bullion worth.
These mint-to-order coins all have the standard .999 silver rating and feature the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side. The 2013 version is minted with a reverse design of Britannia wearing a Corinthian helmet with an owl to represent wisdom. The reverse side of the 2014 Silver Britannia coin is graced with a majestic lion and the mythical representation of the UK both in front of a globe.
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Britannia Silver Coin FAQ
What is the value of a Britannia coin?
The Britannia Silver Coin comes in seven different sizes: 5 oz, 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/20 oz & 1/40 oz. The 1 Troy oz coin has a face value of £2. The 5 Troy oz version has a face value of £10. The unit price of the Britannia Silver Coin’s fractional sizes are as follows: 1/2 oz = £1, 1/4 oz = 50 pence (p), 1/10 oz = 20p, 1/20 oz = 10p & 1/40 oz = 5p. The true market value of each Britannia Silver Coin depends on the current value of silver and the precise Troy weight of the coin in question. Contact us today to receive a free appraisal.
Are Silver Britannia Coins a good investment?
Silver Britannia Coins are a reliable and solid precious metal investment option. They’re one of the purest forms of legal tender produced by the Royal Mint with a purity of .999. These coins are excellent for speculative trading and short-term holds as they’re easy to sell quickly due to high liquidity and wide recognition in the market. Although earlier models didn’t meet the purity standards required by the IRS, Silver Britannia coins minted in 2013 and beyond are eligible for IRA. Keep an eye out for sellers attempting to sell you modern graded bullion coins at inflated rates.
Are Silver Britannia Coins legal tender?
Yes, the Silver Britannia Silver Coin is legal tender with a value of £2. It’s important to keep in mind that these coins are only accepted at nominal face value despite having greater actual value due to the amount of pure silver they contain. The high level of purity in Silver Britannia Silver Coins makes them popular among investors and collectors.
How much Silver is in a Britannia?
All Britannia Silver Coins minted in 2013 and on are made of .999 fine silver, which makes them eligible for a precious metals IRA. However, all earlier versions have are made of 95.8% silver and are not eligible for a precious metals IRA. It’s important to keep in mind that selling Britannia Silver Coins will receive a price below the current value of pure silver.
Silver Britannia vs Silver Maple Leaf, what’s the difference?
The Silver Britannia and Silver Maple Leaf are two popular bullion coins minted in Great Britain and Canada, respectively. Both coins feature Queen Elizabeth on their obverse side with varying depictions depending on the mint year. While the Silver Britannia Coin is designed with the Britannia figure on the reverse side, the Silver Maple Leaf Coin features the iconic maple leaf. Investors in the United States tend to prefer the Silver Maple Leaf Coin due to its superior level of purity sitting at .9999 silver while its British counterpart only has .999 silver. Learn more about the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf Coin.
What's special about the 2013 Britannia Silver Coin?
Normally, the Royal Mint presses at least 100,000 coins for the annual issuance of the Silver Britannia Coin. In 2013, a limited edition, mint-to-order coin was produced. Only 2,500 of the 1-oz versions have been in circulation with a max vintage of 8,500. For the 5-oz 2013 Silver Britannia Coin, 1,150 were produced in limited edition presentation and 3,500 in First Strike Presentation with a max vintage of 4,650.
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