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Proof Britannias - Singles & Sets
Proof versions in silver will be probably not be issued this year, as they seem to be issued only in "new design" years.
There is also the usual gold proof versions, which we will be offering at pre-release prices closer to the release date which we expect to be around August.
One Ounce Silver Coins
Introduced in 1997 following the success of the gold Britannia, the Royal Mint started to produce a one ounce silver Britannia coin with a face value of two pounds (£2).
Silver Britannias are, quite appropriately, struck in Britannia silver, which is 958 parts per thousand silver, instead of the more usual sterling silver of 925 parts per thousand. Many other world silver coins, particularly those of European / American influence are struck in only 900 silver.
The concept of the one ounce bullion coin was to provide an easy way to purchase convenient small quantities of bullion silver in the form of coins.
Additionally, the new one ounce coins, are an attractive design, made to appeal to collectors.
The denomination, or face value, is two pounds.
Obverse
Fourth Portrait
From 1998, as with all British coins, the obverse design changed to the "fourth portrait", showing a more mature likeness of The Queen.
Reverse Design for 2008
The reverse type for 2008 reverts back to the familiar Philip Nathan design used in 1999 and 2000.
Year 2008 Available Now
We received our first delivery of the uncirculated bullion version on 4th January 2008, and have stocks for immediate delivery.
Specifications
| Denomination | 2 Pounds |
| Diameter | 40.00 mm |
| Silver Content | 958 / 1000 |
| Total weight | 32.45 grams |
| Fine weight | 31.10 grams |
Prices & Availability
| Quantity | Description | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1 | 2008 Uncirculated Silver Britannia | Yes | £19.95 | $39.95 |
| 10 | 2008 Uncirculated Silver Britannia | Yes | £Ask | $Ask |
| Sheet of 20 | 2008 Uncirculated Silver Britannia | Yes | £Ask | $Ask |
| 100 | 2008 Uncirculated Silver Britannia | Yes | £Ask | $Ask |
| 1,000 | 2008 Uncirculated Silver Britannia | Yes | £Ask | $Ask |
Notes
We note that The Royal Mint are selling 2008 silver Britannias at £16.95 each.
Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £2.50 or
Fully Insured £6 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.
We have earlier Britannias available.
2008 Australian Silver Kookaburras
The Story of Britannia on British Coins
Gold Britannia Bullion Coins
For more information about Gold Britannia bullion coins of all four sizes, and information about tax free gold, please visit our newest web site Tax Free Gold
2008 Gold Britannia Proof Sets
If you want to find the value of a coin you own, please take a look at our page I've Found An Old Coin, What's It Worth?
If you have an enquiry about any of our Silver Coins,, we'd be happy to answer you, but please note it may be quicker to telephone us. Please see the Contact Us page of our website.
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