2018 Britannia Coins
| The 2018 Britannia Coin series represents a highly important modern issue within The Royal Mint’s Britannia programme, featuring a return to a more classical Britannia design by David Lawrence. By 2018, Britannia had become one of the world’s most established investment-grade bullion coin series, with strong demand across gold, silver, and platinum collector markets. Struck in 24-carat gold (.9999 fine), the 2018 Britannia gold coins continue the modern pure gold standard introduced in 2013, while the 1oz silver Britannia coins in .999 fine silver feature a refined classical interpretation of Britannia, widely collected for their traditional styling and investment appeal. This category includes a full selection of 2018 Britannia Coins, covering gold proof sets, silver bullion and proof issues, platinum editions, large-format collector coins, and certified graded examples. The 2018 issue is particularly notable for its classical redesign by David Lawrence, returning Britannia to a more traditional, helmeted warrior depiction. The silver range also includes a variety of special finishes and design variants, including smooth field and textured field issues, as well as premium proof releases. This collection may include:
The 2018 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 Britannias for 2018 were issued in both bullion and proof formats, with bullion coins struck at approximately 100,000 pieces worldwide, while proof and collector editions were produced in strictly limited numbers, often under 10,000 depending on denomination and finish. As a key modern design return-to-classics issue, the 2018 Britannia remains highly desirable among collectors building full date runs, with strong demand for both gold proof sets and the distinctive David Lawrence classical Britannia designs, particularly in certified high-grade condition. Browse our full selection of 2018 Britannia Coins below, including bullion, proof sets, special variants, and certified graded examples. |
