Silver Britannia Coins

Silver Britannia coins – 999 fine silver from The Royal Mint

The Silver Britannia is The Royal Mint’s silver bullion coin. Introduced in 1997 and struck in 999 fine silver since 2013, it bears the official coinage portrait of King Charles III and is UK legal tender. StoneX Bullion offers the current issues in 1 oz, ¼ oz and 1/10 oz, together with selected earlier issues.

StoneX Bullion is part of StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX), a Fortune 50 company, and is an LBMA Affiliate. New coins are purchased directly from the mints; coins from earlier years are checked for authenticity. All orders are shipped discreetly packaged and fully insured¹ across the UK and Europe.

2027: 30 years of the Silver Britannia

The Royal Mint introduced the Silver Britannia in 1997, ten years after the gold coin. Its first design, by Philip Nathan, showed the warrior queen Boudicca driving a chariot drawn by two horses; from 1998 the silver coin adopted the standing Britannia used on the gold coin. For the 30th anniversary in 2027, The Royal Mint has added a one-off ‘30’ wave privy mark and a background texture showing the number 30 within the surface animation. The reverse features Philip Nathan’s standing Britannia with shield, olive branch and trident; the obverse Martin Jennings’ portrait of King Charles III.

• 1 oz Silver Britannia 2027
• ¼ oz Silver Britannia 2027
• 1/10 oz Silver Britannia 2027

In the same year, the Gold Britannia marks its 40th anniversary with a ‘40’ wave privy mark; see Gold Britannia coins.

Design

Reverse

Britannia, the personification of Britain, stands with shield, trident and olive branch. The inscriptions give the name BRITANNIA, the year, the weight and the fineness.

Obverse

The official coinage portrait of the reigning monarch with the denomination. Current issues show King Charles III; earlier issues show Queen Elizabeth II.

Security features

Since 2021, The Royal Mint has struck the Britannia with four visual security features:

• Latent image: below Britannia’s figure, a trident changes to a padlock as the viewing angle changes.
• Surface animation: the wave pattern in the background appears to move when the coin is tilted.
• Micro-text: the border bears the inscription ‘DECUS ET TUTAMEN’ (‘an ornament and a safeguard’).
• Tincture lines: fine lines define the Union flag on Britannia’s shield.

Specifications

• 1 oz: 31.1035 g fine silver, fineness 999, diameter 38.61 mm, face value £2
• ¼ oz: 7.78 g fine silver, fineness 999, diameter 22.00 mm, face value 50p
• 1/10 oz: 3.11 g fine silver, fineness 999, diameter 16.50 mm, face value 20p

Mint: The Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales. The 999 fineness applies to coins from 2013 onwards; coins dated 1997–2012 were struck in 958 fine ‘Britannia silver’.

How to buy Silver Britannias at StoneX Bullion

1. Select size and year: availability and delivery time are shown for each product.
2. Check the live price: prices are updated continuously in line with the silver market.
3. Pay securely: by bank transfer or credit card.
4. Insured delivery: discreet packaging, fully insured¹.

Silver Britannias: FAQs

How much silver does a 1 oz Silver Britannia contain?

One troy ounce, i.e. 31.1035 g of 999 fine silver. The coin has a diameter of 38.61 mm and a face value of £2.

What distinguishes the 2027 Silver Britannia?

The 2027 issue marks the coin’s 30th anniversary with a one-off ‘30’ wave privy mark and a background texture showing the number 30. Both elements appear on this year’s issue only.

Which security features does the Silver Britannia have?

Since 2021: a latent image (trident/padlock), surface animation, micro-text and tincture lines.

Have Silver Britannias always been 999 fine?

No. From 1997 to 2012, Silver Britannias were struck in 958 fine ‘Britannia silver’; since 2013 they have been struck in 999 fine silver.

What did the first Silver Britannia show?

The 1997 coin showed Philip Nathan’s design of Boudicca driving a chariot drawn by two horses. From 1998, the silver coin adopted the standing Britannia of the gold coin.

What does the face value mean?

The face value (£2 for 1 oz) reflects the coin’s status as UK legal tender. The market price is determined by the silver content and the current silver price.

How are coins from earlier years handled?

Coins from earlier years are checked for authenticity. For products listed without a specific year, the year of issue may vary.

¹ Applies to private customers in accordance with our T&Cs.