- Counterfeit-proof: with hologram
- Royal Mint: royal mint
- Highest Purity: 999/1,000 fine
- Counterfeit-proofA hologram shifts between trident and padlock
- Royal MintStruck by Britain's Royal Mint
- Highest PurityDelivered Brilliant Uncirculated with a fineness of 999/1,000
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The Royal Mint
Britannia in the wind,on one ounce of silver.
You are looking at the side with Britannia.
Philip Nathan’s Britannia
The sculptor created her in 1987 for a new bullion coin from The Royal Mint.
She wears a Corinthian helmet with a high crest, while her hair and robes flow to the left.
The trident
She holds it with her arm outstretched. It stands for her connection with the sea.
The shield
It bears the Union Flag and stands for protection.
The olive branch
She holds it above the shield. It stands for peace.
Meaning as given by The Royal Mint, details from a product photo.
Since the 2021 issue
Four features you can see in the light
Turn the coin in the light and you can check that it is genuine. According to The Royal Mint, this makes the Britannia one of the most visually secure bullion coins in the world.
The latent image
At the bottom left, below the robes, it alternates between a trident and a padlock depending on the viewing angle.
The micro-text
DECUS ET TUTAMEN, an ornament and a safeguard, runs around the figure. The words already appeared on the edge of English coins in the 17th century.
The waves
When the coin is turned, waves seem to move behind the figure.
The lines in the shield
Fine, smooth lines trace the light and dark tones of the flag.
200 times narrower than a hair
According to The Royal Mint, this is how narrow the indentations are that a picosecond laser makes for the waves.
From Hadrian to Charles III
around119
On Roman coins
Under Emperor Hadrian, Britannia appears on a coin for the first time: a woman on rocks, with a spear and a shield, and below her the word BRITANNIA.
1672
Back on English coins
She returns on England’s first official copper coins, the halfpenny and the farthing, under Charles II. Tradition has it that Frances Stuart, a lady of the court, sat as her model.
1997
The Britannia in silver
Ten years after the gold Britannia comes the silver one, with 958 parts per thousand of silver until 2012. As early as 1697, England had prescribed exactly this fineness for silverware, which was hallmarked with a seated Britannia.
2013
In fine silver
Since then, the silver Britannia has been struck in fine silver.
2023
The King’s portrait
According to The Royal Mint, the 2023 Britannia is the world’s first bullion coin to bear the official portrait of King Charles III. The sculptor Martin Jennings called it his smallest work.
The Royal Mint in Wales
Since 1975, The Royal Mint has struck coins only in Llantrisant in South Wales. Queen Elizabeth II had opened the first phase of the site on 17 December 1968.
By its own account, it looks back on a history of more than 1,100 years.
Every year, an independent jury tests the weight and fineness of its coins at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London, during the Trial of the Pyx.
“Steadfast in the eye of the storm.”
This is how The Royal Mint describes its Britannia.
In fine silver.
- fineness 999
- 38.61 mm
- face value 2 pounds
Fineness, diameter and face value per coin as stated by The Royal Mint.
The legendary Silver Britannia 2026 – Europe's oldest bullion coin in new splendour
Experience one of Europe's most fascinating bullion coins with the 1 ounce Silver Britannia 2026! This majestic silver coin combines centuries-old tradition with state-of-the-art minting technology, offering you an extraordinary store of value for your future.
- Investment goal: First-class bullion coin with inflation hedge properties and sustainable value preservation
- Design: The proud Britannia – armed with a Corinthian helmet, protective shield and mighty trident as the embodiment of British strength
- Material / Fineness: Purest silver with an impressive fineness of 999/1,000
- Manufacturer: Minted by the world-famous Royal Mint – Great Britain's royal mint
- Country of origin: United Kingdom of Great Britain
A masterpiece of security – counterfeit-proof like no other
What protects the Britannia from counterfeiting? It is the revolutionary security features that drive forgers to despair! Take a closer look at the coin: in the lower left you will discover a fascinating hologram that switches between a powerful trident and a protective padlock depending on the viewing angle. Both symbols stand for absolute security – the trident as Britannia's own attribute, the padlock as a symbol for the protection of your wealth.
The wave-like lines in the background are not mere decoration. This optical illusion was created through elaborate micro-details and evokes the mighty oceans Britannia once ruled over. In addition, a laser engraving featuring the Latin motto "Decus et Tutamen" – meaning "An Ornament and a Safeguard" – surrounds the entire design. Various shades of silver and patterns, created through special tincture lines, complete this security concept.
Why silver coins enrich your portfolio
Silver is far more than just "little gold." It combines the advantages of a precious metal with enormous industrial demand. While gold primarily serves as a store of value, silver is used in countless high-tech applications – from electronics to the solar industry to medical technology. This dual demand makes silver a particularly interesting investment.
"Silver has a history of over 5,000 years as a means of payment and store of value. It is the only currency that has never become worthless and has survived every economic crisis."
The advantages of your Silver Britannia 2026 at a glance
- Tax-free profits: After just one year of holding, your sales profits are completely tax-free
- High liquidity: The Britannia enjoys worldwide recognition and can be sold easily at any time
- Perfect denomination: With one ounce, you have the ideal size for flexible transactions
- Crisis resilience: As a physical precious metal, silver offers genuine crisis protection independent of banks
- Generational wealth: Silver is excellently suited for transferring wealth to future generations
Technical perfection meets historical heritage
With a diameter of exactly 38.60 mm and a fine weight of 31.10 grams (1 ounce), the Britannia 2026 meets international standards for bullion coins. Its face value of 2 GBP also makes it an official means of payment in the United Kingdom – even though its actual value is, of course, far higher.
The history of Britannia dates back to Roman times. When the Romans conquered the British Isles in 43 AD, they named the land "Britannia." The goddess of the same name first appeared on Roman coins in 119 AD. Since the 17th century, she has been a fixed part of British numismatics and continues to embody strength, freedom and maritime power to this day.
Your investment in a secure future
The limited availability of silver, combined with rising industrial demand, promises long-term value stability. Unlike paper money, whose value is based solely on trust, silver has intrinsic value due to its physical properties. It does not rust, does not expire and retains its quality across generations.
The true value of precious metals becomes especially apparent in times of economic uncertainty. While currencies come and go, silver has outlasted every crisis in human history. The Britannia 2026 offers you the perfect opportunity to benefit from this permanence while also owning a piece of numismatic history.
Secure your 1 ounce Silver Britannia 2026 now – delivered Brilliant Uncirculated in a protective coin capsule. An investment that not only diversifies your portfolio but also brings joy to behold!
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