1 oz Random Year Britannia: King Charles III Silver Coin | The Royal Mint

Description Invest in British History Today The £2 Britannia Silver Coin is the largest and purest legal coin in the UK, made of 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver. The Britannia symbol has been on British coins since 1672 and is one of the world’s most well-known and respected coins. An ideal addition to your collection, particularly as the 2023 release will be the last to feature Queen Elizabeth II. About the Royal Mint’s Design The Royal Mint is responsible for the production of the Britannia coin and it is the United Kingdom’s official mint. It produces all the country’s official coinage, including currency-acceptable bullion coins. The London Mint was founded in 886 AD, making it one of the world’s oldest mints. In the 1800s, the mint thrived and established branches in Canada (which subsequently became the Royal Canadian Mint) and Australia (Perth Mint). The Royal Mint produces a variety of bullion for the United Kingdom, including the Britannia series, which is also available in gold, silver, and platinum. Since its inception, the coin has featured Queen Elizabeth II on the front. Queen Elizabeth II’s reign was the longest in history, and during that time, five different portraits of the Queen appeared on British and Commonwealth coins. These are the last Silver Britannia coins with her image following her death in 2022. Features of the 1 oz Britannia Silver coin On the back of these coins is a design by Philip Nathan of Britannia. The Royal Mint chose Nathan’s design after he won an art contest in 1987. The design shows Britannia on the ocean, with a trident in her right hand and a shield in her left. It represents England’s long history of sailing and strong naval tradition. The Union Jack is on the shield, which protects the British Isles, and the trident gives Britannia power over the seas. Queen Elizabeth II features on the front of the coin. Jody Clark completed this design in 2015 to feature on coins from the Royal Mint after 2016. It shows the Queen from the right side, with the Royal Diadem crown on her head. The 2023 version of this coin will be the last to feature Queen Elizabeth II following her death in 2022. A background surface animation and a latent security feature are some of the more detailed security features. When the viewing angle changes, the surface animation moves like ocean waves, and the hidden security feature changes from a padlock to a trident. On the 2023 coin, new security features have been added to make it even safer, including tiny text that says “Decus et Tutamen,” which means “An ornament and a safeguard”, and tincture lines on Britannia’s shield. These coins are distributed in uncirculated condition and delivered in plastic flips. It is available as a single purchase, in 25-coin acrylic tubes, or mint-sealed Monster Boxes with 500 coins. Shop today or contact our team if you have any questions or concerns.