2005 Britannia Coins
| The 2005 Britannia Coin series represents a highly collectable mid-era issue within The Royal Mint’s Britannia programme, featuring strong demand across both gold proof sets and silver Britannia bullion and proof coins. By 2005, Britannia had become a firmly established global investment coin, widely recognised within the bullion and collector markets worldwide. Struck in traditional 22-carat gold, the 2005 Britannia gold coins continue the long-running early-series specification, while the 1oz silver Britannia coins in .958 fine silver remain a core bullion issue, valued for their intrinsic metal content and annual collectability. This category includes a full selection of 2005 Britannia Coins, covering gold proof sets, silver proof and bullion issues, complete denomination sets, and certified graded examples. The 2005 issue is particularly notable for its low-mintage gold proof sets, with select editions such as the 4-coin gold proof set limited to approximately 1,439 sets worldwide, making it a key modern collector issue within the series. This collection may include:
The 2005 Britannia coins continue the established 22-carat gold standard, while the silver issues are struck in Britannia silver (.958 fineness), weighing 1 troy ounce (31.1g of pure silver content) with a 40mm diameter, maintaining the classic large-format Britannia design used throughout the modern series. The silver Britannia range for 2005 includes both bullion and proof issues, with bullion coins widely traded as investment pieces and proof versions struck in limited numbers for collectors. As a mid-2000s Britannia issue, the 2005 Britannia remains highly desirable among collectors building complete date runs, with strong demand for both gold proof sets and standard silver Britannia bullion coins, particularly in certified high-grade condition. Browse our full selection of 2005 Britannia Coins below, including bullion, proof sets, and certified graded examples. |
