2016 Britannia Coins
| The 2016 Britannia Coin series represents one of the most diverse and expansive modern issues within The Royal Mint’s Britannia programme, featuring a wide range of gold proof sets, silver bullion coins, multiple commemorative denominations, and specialist collector editions. By 2016, Britannia had become fully established as a leading global investment-grade bullion series, with strong demand across both collectors and precious metals investors. Struck in 24-carat gold (.9999 fine), the 2016 Britannia gold coins continue the modern pure gold standard introduced in 2013, while the 1oz silver Britannia coins in .999 fine silver remain a core bullion issue, widely collected for their purity, design, and investment appeal. This category includes a full selection of 2016 Britannia Coins, covering gold proof sets, large-format silver issues, fractional silver coins, commemorative series, and certified graded examples. The 2016 issue is particularly notable for its extensive multi-denomination silver programme, featuring one of the most varied Britannia ranges ever released, including 5oz, 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz, 1/10oz and smaller fractional silver proof coins, alongside traditional bullion and premium collector formats. This collection may include:
The 2016 Britannia coins continue the modern .9999 fine gold standard, while the silver issues are struck in .999 fine silver, weighing 1 troy ounce (31.21g total weight) with a 38.61mm diameter, reflecting the post-2013 redesign and global bullion standardisation. Silver Britannia coins for 2016 were issued in both bullion and proof formats, with bullion versions struck for investment demand and proof issues produced in strictly limited numbers for collectors, including some graded releases certified by PCGS and NGC. As a highly diverse modern Britannia issue, the 2016 Britannia remains highly desirable among collectors building full date runs, with strong demand for both gold proof sets and the wide range of silver commemorative Britannia formats, particularly in certified high-grade condition. Browse our full selection of 2016 Britannia Coins below, including bullion, proof sets, special editions, and certified graded examples. |
