1997 Britannia Coins
| The 1997 Britannia Coin series represents a landmark year in The Royal Mint’s Britannia programme, as it marks the first introduction of Silver Britannia coins alongside the established 22-carat Gold Britannia range. This expansion significantly broadened the appeal of Britannia coins within both the bullion and collector markets. Struck in traditional 22-carat gold, the 1997 Britannia gold issues continue the early series specification, while the introduction of .958 sterling silver Britannia coins created a new investment-grade silver series that would become highly popular with collectors worldwide. This category includes a full selection of 1997 Britannia Coins, covering gold proof sets, silver proof issues, bullion coins, complete denomination sets, and certified graded examples. The 1997 issue is particularly significant as a transition year, featuring both gold and silver Britannia releases, with strong demand across all formats—especially early silver proof sets and high-grade gold proofs. This collection may include:
The 1997 Britannia coins continue the established 22-carat gold standard used in the early Britannia series (1987–2012), while the newly introduced silver Britannias were struck to the historic Britannia silver standard (.958 fineness), reflecting a significant expansion of the series. As a key transitional year, the 1997 Britannia is highly desirable among collectors building complete date runs, with strong demand for both gold proof sets and the first-generation silver Britannia issues. Browse our full selection of 1997 Britannia Coins below, including gold, silver, proof sets, bullion, and certified graded examples. |
