1 oz Random Year Britannia Silver Coin | The Royal Mint

Description

Since its initial conception in 1997, the Britannia has become highly and one of the most highly sought-after bullion coins available today due to its near flawless design and the security that it provides investors. #### **COIN HIGHLIGHTS** *Ships individually in a plastic flip sleeve *Consisting of 1 oz 999 Fine Silver *Obverse: Features a varying effigy, of either Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II or His Majesty King Charles III *Reverse: Features a depiction of Britannia, the female personification of Great Britain bearing a trident in her right hand, with a union jack shield and an olive branch in her left hand along with the year of issue, metal weight, purity, and inscription "BRITANNIA" As one of the most recognizable coin designs of all time and one of the oldest in the world, Britannia is a symbol of its heritage and history. This silver coin features a reverse design by Philip Nathan with a standing Britannia carrying a trident in her right hand, an olive branch in her left, and a shield bearing the Union Jack. First released in 1997 and with a 999 purity, this silver coin also features a sunburst pattern of radial lines as an anti-counterfeiting measure. Each of the coins maintains a similar, but not always identical, design on both the obverse and reverse. #### **ABOUT THE ROYAL MINT** The Royal Mint is internationally recognized as one of the most prestigious and highly acclaimed mints in the world with a history of over 1100 years. The Royal Mint produces original coin collections, investment-grade bullion, as well as currency for over 60 countries including the United Kingdom. Popular series from The Royal Mint include the Britannia products, Queen’s Beast, British Music Legends, and Myths and Legends.