2006 Britannia Coins

The 2006 Britannia Coin series represents a highly collectable mid-2000s issue within The Royal Mint’s Britannia programme, featuring strong demand across both gold proof sets and silver Britannia bullion and proof coins. By 2006, Britannia coins were firmly established as a leading UK bullion investment series, widely recognised across global collector and investor markets.

Struck in traditional 22-carat gold, the 2006 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 classic Philip Nathan design.

This category includes a full selection of 2006 Britannia Coins, covering gold proof sets, silver bullion and proof issues, special design series, complete denomination sets, and certified graded examples.

The 2006 issue is particularly notable for its multiple reverse design variations within silver proof releases, featuring different artistic interpretations of Britannia, including seated, chariot, helmeted, and standing designs—each struck in limited numbers and highly sought after by collectors.

This collection may include:

• 2006 Gold Britannia Proof Sets (4-coin sets)
• 2006 1oz Gold Britannia Coins (£100 denomination)
• 2006 1/2oz Gold Britannia Coins (£50 denomination)
• 2006 1/4oz Gold Britannia Coins (£25 denomination)
• 2006 1/10oz Gold Britannia Coins (£10 denomination)
• Certified PCGS & NGC 2006 Britannia Coins
• 2006 1oz Silver Britannia Coins (.958 fine silver)
• Limited mintage silver proof design series (multiple reverse types, ~3,000 per design)
• Limited mintage gold proof issues (~945 for 1oz gold proof)

The 2006 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 traditional large-format Britannia bullion design used across the modern series.

The silver proof range for 2006 is particularly notable for its multiple commemorative reverse designs, each issued in strictly limited quantities (approximately 3,000 coins per design) and often finished with additional enhancements such as gold plating in select collector editions.

As a design-rich mid-2000s Britannia issue, the 2006 Britannia remains highly desirable among collectors building full date runs, with strong demand for both gold proof sets and the diverse silver Britannia design series, particularly in certified high-grade condition.

Browse our full selection of 2006 Britannia Coins below, including bullion, proof sets, special design issues, and certified graded examples.