1 oz British Silver Britannia
The British Silver Britannia is one of the most recognized silver coins in the world — one troy ounce of .999 fine silver from the Royal Mint, with built-in anti-counterfeiting security features and a design that has represented Britain for over 300 years. This page covers what the coin is, how it compares to other silver coins, and what to know before you buy or sell.
Gold Silver Crypto buys and sells 1 oz British Silver Britannias. Call or text for current availability or to get a quote on Britannias you want to buy or sell.
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Coin Specifications
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1 troy oz (31.1035g total weight) |
| Purity | .999 fine |
| Mint | Royal Mint (United Kingdom) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| First minted | 1997 |
| Face value | £2 GBP (legal tender) |
About the 1 oz British Silver Britannia
The 1 oz British Silver Britannia is produced by the Royal Mint of the United Kingdom, first issued in 1997. It is .999 fine silver and contains exactly one troy ounce. The coin carries a legal tender face value of £2 and is 38.61mm in diameter.
The obverse features a portrait of the reigning British monarch. The reverse depicts Britannia — the personification of Britain — typically shown helmeted, holding a trident and shield. The Britannia image has appeared on British coinage since the reign of Charles II in 1672.
Modern issues from 2013 onward include a latent security image on the reverse that shifts between the numeral "1" and the word "ONE" when the coin is tilted. This anti-counterfeiting feature is built into the die and is unique to Royal Mint Britannias.
Our Take
Silver Britannias are well-recognized by dealers and have solid liquidity in both U.S. and international markets. The Royal Mint name carries weight, and the security features on modern issues give buyers an extra layer of confidence.
Premiums on Britannias typically run close to Maple Leafs and Philharmonics — lower than Silver Eagles in U.S. markets. For buyers who want a government-issued coin at a tighter spread over spot, Britannias are worth considering.
The design changes annually on many issues, which can appeal to collectors. For standard bullion buyers, the year generally does not affect the price — it is traded on silver content.
Gold Silver Crypto buys and sells 1 oz British Silver Britannias. Call or text for a current quote on either side.