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Reverse of 2008 £2 One Ounce Proof Silver Britannia |
Obverse of 2008 Proof Silver Britannia |
Reverse of 2003 £2 One Ounce Proof Silver Britannia |
Reverse of 2001 £2 One Ounce Proof Silver Britannia |
Reverse of 1999 £2 One Ounce Uncirculated Silver Britannia |
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One Ounce Silver Coins
Following the success of the Britannia gold bullion coins introduced in 1987, the Royal Mint started in 1997 to produce a one ounce silver Britannia coin with a face value of two pounds (£2).
The silver Britannias were, 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 American influence are struck in only 900 silver. In 2013 The Royal Mint decided to change the alloy of the silver Britannia to .999 bringing it in line with the majority of the silver bullion coins from other World Mints.
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.
Standing Britannia
The standing Britannia was first used on the florins of Edward VII from 1902 to 1910 inclusive, and was originally engraved by G.W. De Saulles.
The current version was introduced for the gold Britannias in 1987, and features on the silver Britannias of 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2012 and 2013.
Special (Single Year) Designs
The first of the special single year designs was for the 10th anniversary of the gold Britannias in 1997, when the silver Britannias were also introduced. Since then, the Royal Mint seem to have settled on a pattern of alternating the classic standing Britannia with a one-off design. The 1997 and 1999 were the same chariot design, but one year was proof only, and the other year was uncirculated only.
New for 2011 - Bullion Half Ounce Britannia
Introduced in 2011, the first ever half ounce bullion Britannia.
One Ounce Silver Britannia - Our Choice Please be aware that these coins may be dated 2013 onwards that we consider to be of a lesser quality than previous years - read our blog for further information.
Quantity | Rate | Buy |
1 | £2.10 | |
5 | £1.80 | |
10 | £1.55 | |
25 | £1.50 | |
50 | £1.45 | |
100 | £1.40 | |
250 | £1.35 | |
500 | £1.30 | |
1000 | £1.25 |
Denomination | Diameter | Silver Content | Total Weight | Fine Weight |
2 Pounds | 40.00 mm | 958 / 1000 | 32.45 grams | 31.10 grams |
1 Pound | 27.00 mm | 958 / 1000 | 16.22 grams | 15.55 grams |
50 Pence | 22.00 mm | 958 / 1000 | 8.11 grams | 7.77 grams |
20 Pence | 16.50 mm | 958 / 1000 | 3.24 grams | 3.10 grams |
Specifications (2013-Present)
Denomination | Diameter | Silver Content | Total Weight | Fine Weight |
2 Pounds | 38.61 mm | 999 / 1000 | 31.21 grams | 31.10 grams |
1 Pound | 27.00 mm | 999 / 1000 | 15.71 grams | 15.69 grams |
50 Pence | 22.00 mm | 999 / 1000 | 7.86 grams | 7.85 grams |
20 Pence | 16.50 mm | 999 / 1000 | 3.15 grams | 3.10 grams |
10 Pence | 12.00 mm | 999 / 1000 | 1.58 grams | 1.578 grams |
5 Pence (2014 - present) | 8.00 mm | 999 / 1000 | 0.8 grams | 0.799 grams |
Dates & Versions Available
Date | Version | Issue Limit | Obverse | Reverse |
1997 | Proof Only | 20,000 | Third Portrait | Chariot |
1998 | Uncirculated | 100,000 | Fourth Portrait | Standing |
1999 | Uncirculated | 100,000 | Fourth Portrait | Chariot |
2000 | Uncirculated | 100,000 | Fourth Portrait | Standing |
2001 | Uncirculated | 100,000 | Fourth Portrait | Lion |
2001 | Proof | 3,047 | Fourth Portrait | Lion |
2002 | Uncirculated | 100,000 | Fourth Portrait | Standing |
2003 | Uncirculated | 100,000 | Fourth Portrait | Head |
2004 | Uncirculated | 100,000 | Fourth Portrait | Standing |
2005 | Uncirculated | 100,000 | Fourth Portrait | Seated |
2005 | Proof | 2,500 | Fourth Portrait | Seated |
2006 | Uncirculated | 100,000 | Fourth Portrait | Standing |
2006 | Proof | 2,750 | Fourth Portrait | Standing |
2007 | Uncirculated | 100,000 | Fourth Portrait | Seated |
2008 | Uncirculated | 100,000 | Fourth Portrait | Seaside |
2008 | Proof | 2,500 | Fourth Portrait | Seaside |
2009 | Uncirculated | 100,000 | Fourth Portrait | Chariot |
2009 | Proof | 3,000 | Fourth Portrait | Chariot |
2010 | Uncirculated | 100,000 | Fourth Portrait | Profile |
2010 | Proof | 3,000 | Fourth Portrait | Profile |
2011 | Uncirculated | 100,000 | Fourth Portrait | Union Flag |
2011 | Proof | 3,000 | Fourth Portrait | Union Flag |
2012 | Uncirculated | Unlimited | Fourth Portrait | Standing |
2012 | Proof | 5,550 | Fourth Portrait | Standing |
2013 | Uncirculated | Unlimited | Fourth Portrait | Standing |
2013 | Proof | 2,500 | Fourth Portrait | Seated |
2014 | Uncirculated | Unlimited | Fourth Portrait | Standing |
2014 | Proof | 2,500 | Fourth Portrait | Lion |
2015 | Uncirculated | Unlimited | Fourth Portrait | Standing |
2015 | Proof | 3,000 | Fifth Portrait | Nautical |
2016 | Uncirculated | Unlimited | Fifth Portrait | Standing |
2016 | Proof | Unlimited | Fifth Portrait | Shield & Lion |
2017 | Uncirculated | Unlimited | Fifth Portrait | Standing |
Britannia Sets
We sometimes have a few of the four coin proof sets available. They contain one each of the one ounce, half ounce, quarter ounce, and tenth ounce Britannias.
From 2013, The Royal Mint started to produce the standard set as five coin and then in 2014 as a six coin set. This is because smaller coins have now been minted; twentieth ounce with a face value of 10 pence and a fortieth ounce with a face value of 5 pence.
Date | Version | Mintage | Obverse | Reverse |
1997 | Proof Only | 11,832 | Third Portrait | Chariot |
1998 | Proof Only | 3,044 | Third Portrait | Standing |
2001 | Proof Only | 10,000 | Fourth Portrait | Lion |
2003 | Proof Only | 5,000 | Fourth Portrait | Waves |
2005 | Proof Only | 3,500 | Fourth Portrait | Seated |
2008 | Proof Only | 2,500 | Fourth Portrait | Seaside |
2009 | Proof Only | 2,500 | Fourth Portrait | Chariot |
2010 | Proof Only | 3,500 | Fourth Portrait | Profile |
2011 | Proof Only | 3,500 | Fourth Portrait | Union Flag |
2012 | Proof Only | 2,600 | Fourth Portrait | Standing |
2013 Five Coin Set | Proof Only | 3,000 | Fourth Portrait | Seated |
2014 Six Coin Set | Proof Only | 1,750 | Fourth Portrait | Lion |
2014 Three Coin Set | Proof Only | 1,000 | Fourth Portrait | Lion |
2015 Six Coin Set | Proof Only | 1,750 | Fifth Portrait |
Nautical |
2016 Six Coin Set | Proof Only | 1,100 | Fifth Portrait |
Shield & Lion |
Other Silver Britannia Sets
Other Britannia sets have been issued which do not have one of the each, full ounce, half ounce, quarter ounce and tenth ounce.
Types sets have also been produced for the Britannia's. Type sets are coins produced in the same year with different reverse deisgns. They are mostly produced to celebrate anniversaries.
Date | Description | Version | Mintage | Obverse | Reverse |
2006 | Five Coin Golden Silhouette Set | Uncirculated | Fourth Portrait | Type Set - See page | |
2007 | Britannia 20th Anniversary One Pound Collection | Proof | 2000 | Fourth Portrait | Type Set - See page |
Mixed | Five Coin Type Set in Presentation Case | Fourth Portrait | Type Set - See page |
Tenth Ounce - Twenty Pence
The tenth ounce coin, with a face value of twenty pence, is sometimes issued separately, in proof finish.
The half and quarter ounce versions were not issued separately.
Date | Version | Mintage | Obverse | Reverse |
1997 | Proof Only | 50,000 | Third Portrait | Chariot |
1998 | Proof Only | 10,000 | Third Portrait | Chariot |
2001 | Proof Only | 10,000 | Fourth Portrait | Lion |
2003 | Proof Only | 10,000 | Fourth Portrait | Lion |
2005 | Proof Only | 2,500 | Fourth Portrait | Seated |
2008 | Proof Only | 2,500 | Fourth Portrait | Seaside |
Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £3.50 or
Fully Insured £9 (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.
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