1988 Britannia Coins
| The 1988 Britannia Coin series is the second-year release in The Royal Mint’s iconic Britannia bullion programme and represents an important continuation of one of Britain’s most successful modern gold coin designs. Struck in traditional 22-carat gold, the 1988 Britannia coins are highly sought after by collectors and investors who focus on early-year Royal Mint issues. As one of the earliest stages of the Britannia series, the 1988 coins carry strong historical and numismatic significance, building on the foundation established by the inaugural 1987 release. This category includes a full selection of 1988 Britannia Coins, covering gold proof sets, bullion strikes, complete denomination sets, and certified graded examples. The 1988 issue is particularly desirable due to its early placement in the Britannia timeline and its use of the original standing Britannia design, which remains one of the most iconic modern British coin motifs. This collection may include:
The 1988 Britannia coins were struck in 22-carat gold, reflecting the original specification used during the early years of the series, before later refinements in gold purity and bullion production standards. As a second-year issue, 1988 Britannias remain highly desirable among collectors building full-date sets of early Royal Mint Britannia coins, particularly in complete proof set form and high-grade certified examples. Browse our full selection of 1988 Britannia Coins below, including bullion, proof, set issues, and certified graded examples. |
