The Silver Britannia Series 1997-Present

The first 1oz Silver Britannia bullion coin was issued in 1997 as a proof coin by the Royal Mint, all Silver Britannia have a £2 face value on 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 as no uncirclated bullion Britannia was released that year, Silver Britannias are also issued in fractional sizes of one half, one quarter, and one tenth of a troy ounce and with face values of £1, 50p, and 20p respectively. British Gold Coins

Silver Britannia

The Silver Britannia Series 1997-Present

Coin Images Of Britannia

Britannia 2012 .....Standing Britannia
Britannia 2011 .....Billowing Union Flag
Britannia 2010 .....Corinthian Helmet
Britannia 2009 .....Chariot
Britannia 2008 .....Britannia on the Beach
Britannia 2007 .....Seated Britannia & Lion
Britannia 2006 .....Standing Britannia
Britannia 2005 .....Seated Britannia
Britannia 2004 .....Standing Britannia
Britannia 2003 .....Britannia's Helmet
Britannia 2002 .....Standing Britannia
Britannia 2001 .....Una and the Lion
Britannia 2000 .....Standing Britannia
Britannia 1999 .....Chariot
Britannia 1998 .....Standing Britannia
Britannia 1997 .....Standing Britannia

Britannia Series Specifications 1997-Present

Mint...................Royal Mint
Weight...............32.45 Grams
Diameter...........40 mm
Edge.................Reeded
Purity................958 Silver
Years................1997-Present

Silver Britannia Proof Sets

The Silver Britannia is also offered as a proof version of this famous silver bullion coin, the Britannia also comes in a set of four silver bullion proof coins which includes a 1oz, ½oz, ¼oz and a 1/10oz coins, all sets are presented in a case with a certificate of authenticity.