The 2023 Britannia Coin series
represents a major milestone issue within The Royal Mint’s Britannia programme, featuring the first Britannia coins to bear the official portrait of His Majesty King Charles III. This historic transition marks a new era in modern British coinage, making 2023 one of the most significant and collectable Britannia releases to date.
Struck in 24-carat gold (.9999 fine), the 2023 Britannia gold coins continue the modern pure gold standard introduced in 2013, while the 1oz silver Britannia coins in .999 fine silver
feature a striking new reverse design by Jonathan Olliffe, inspired by Britannia’s maritime heritage and classical symbolism.
This category includes a full selection of 2023 Britannia Coins, covering gold proof sets, silver bullion and proof issues, platinum coins, kilo silver editions, and certified graded examples.
The 2023 issue is particularly notable for its dramatic new reverse design, depicting Britannia riding a sea chariot pulled by mythical sea creatures, blending classical imagery with modern artistic interpretation. This design also introduces the new King Charles III obverse portrait by Martin Jennings, marking the official transition from the late Queen Elizabeth II.
This collection may include:
- 2023 Gold Britannia Proof Sets (3-coin and Premium 6-coin sets)
- 2023 1oz Gold Britannia Coins (£100 denomination)
- 2023 2oz Gold Britannia Coins (£200 denomination)
- 2023 5oz Gold Britannia Coins (£500 denomination)
- Certified PCGS & NGC 2023 Britannia Coins
- 2023 1oz Silver Britannia Coins (.999 fine silver)
- 2023 Silver Britannia Kilo Coin (£500 denomination, extremely limited mintage ~65–75 pieces)
- 2023 5oz Silver Britannia £10 Proof Coin (very low mintage ~250–300 range)
- 2023 1oz Silver Britannia £2 Proof Coin (limited mintage ~10,800)
- Platinum Britannia coins including ¼oz £25 proof editions (very low mintages, often under ~200–300)
- Ultra-rare 1oz gold proof Britannia coins (low mintage collector issues, often ~150–1,000 depending on format)
- Premium 6-coin gold proof sets (strictly limited collector editions)
The 2023 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 2023 are especially significant due to the dual portrait transition year, with both Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III obverse versions appearing across different early and commemorative releases, adding additional collectability and variety within the series.
As a historic transition Britannia issue, the 2023 Britannia remains highly desirable among collectors building full date runs, with strong demand for both King Charles III first-portrait issues
and the highly detailed Jonathan Olliffe reverse design, particularly in certified high-grade condition.
Browse our full selection of 2023 Britannia Coins
below, including bullion, proof sets, transitional issues, and certified graded examples.
