1996 Britannia Coins
| The 1996 Britannia Coin series represents the final stage of the early Britannia programme before the transition to a more modern bullion-focused era in subsequent years. Struck in traditional 22-carat gold, the 1996 Britannia coins remain highly sought after by collectors completing full early-date Britannia sets. By 1996, the Britannia series had become firmly established within both the UK collector and international bullion markets, with strong demand for proof sets, fractional gold issues, and certified examples. This category includes a full selection of 1996 Britannia Coins, covering gold proof sets, bullion issues, complete denomination sets, and certified graded examples. The 1996 issue is particularly notable for its final-year early Britannia character, with tightly controlled mintages and strong demand across all gold denominations, especially full 4-coin proof sets and high-grade 1oz coins. This collection may include:
The 1996 Britannia coins were struck in 22-carat gold, continuing the original specification used throughout the early Britannia era prior to the major global shift toward 24-carat bullion standards in later years. As a key transitional year within the early Britannia series, the 1996 Britannia remains highly desirable among collectors building full date runs from 1987 onwards, with particularly strong demand for complete proof sets and premium certified examples. Browse our full selection of 1996 Britannia Coins below, including bullion, proof sets, and certified graded issues. |
