The Silver Britannia
The History of the Silver Britannia.
The first one ounce Silver Britanniabullion coin was issued in 1997 by the Royal Mint, all Silver Britannia coins have a £2 face value to them and have a silver purity of .958, each coin weighs 32.45 grams just over one ounce. The coin generally features Britannia the iconic warrior maiden on the reverse of the coin which is changed each year with a new design, and a image of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The 1997 Britannia was only avalible in a proof finish and no uncirclated Britannia was released.
Mint...................Royal Mint
Weight...............32.45 Grams
Diameter...........40 mm
Edge.................Reeded
Purity................958 Silver
Years................1997-Present
Silver Britannia 1997-2010
2010 Silver Britannia
The 2010 Silver Britannia depicts the head and shoulders of Britannia wearing a Corinthian style helmet. A total of 100,000 coins and 2,500 silver proofs minted.
2009 Silver Britannia
The 2009 Silver Britannia depicts Britannia riding a chariot. A total of 100,000 coins and 2,500 silver proofs minted.
2008 Silver Britannia
The 2008 Silver Britannia depicts Britannia on the beach with giant waves and a lighthouse in the background. A total of 100,000 coins and 2,500 silver proofs minted.
2007 Silver Britannia
The 2007 Silver Britannia depicts Britannia with large shield bearing the Union Flag with a lion at her feet. A total of 100,000 coins and 2,500 silver proofs minted.
2006 Silver Britannia
The 2006 Silver Britannia depicts a standing Britannia with large shield and trident. A total of 100,000 coins and 7,500 proofs minted.
2005 Silver Britannia
The 2005 Silver Britannia depicts Britannia sitting with large shield bearing the Union Flag. A total of 100,000 coins and 10,000 silver proofs minted.
2004 Silver Britannia
The 2004 Silver Britannia depicts a standing Britannia with large shield and trident. A total of 100,000 coins and 5,000 silver proofs minted.
2003 Silver Britannia
The 2003 Silver Britannia depicts the head of Britannia . A total of 100,000 coins and 5,456 silver proofs minted.
2002 Silver Britannia
The 2002 Silver Britannia depicts a standing Britannia with large shield and trident. A total of 48,816 coins minted.
2001 Silver Britannia
The 2001 Silver Britannia depicts Una and the lionstanding with large shield and trident. A total of 44,816 coins and 7,643 proofs minted.
2000 Silver Britannia
The 2000 Silver Britannia depicts a standing Britannia with large shield and trident. A total of 81,301 coins minted.
1999 Silver Britannia
The 1999 Silver Britannia depicts Britannia riding a chariot. A total of 69,394 coins and ? silver proofs minted.
1998 Silver Britannia
The 1998 Silver Britannia depicts a standing Britannia with large shield and trident. A total of 88,909 and 5,212 silver proofs minted.
Proof Silver Britannia
The Silver Britannia is also offered in a proof version of the silver bullion coin and also comes in a set of four silver bullion proof coins which includes a 1oz, ½oz, ¼oz and a 1/10oz coins.
