Britannia Coins
Britannia CoinsExplore the complete Britannia coin collection from The Royal Mint — one of the world’s most iconic precious metal coin series. Combining British heritage, bullion investment and exceptional numismatic artistry, Britannia coins remain among the most collected and internationally recognised modern coins ever issued. At The London Coin Company , we specialise in Gold Britannia, Silver Britannia and Platinum Britannia coins, including bullion issues, proof editions, graded Britannias and complete year-by-year collections. Our Britannia category brings together one of the UK’s largest selections of modern Britannia coins across all metals, denominations and collector formats. This category includes:
The History of BritanniaBritannia is one of Britain’s oldest and most enduring national symbols. First introduced by the Romans nearly 2,000 years ago, Britannia has appeared on British coinage continuously since the reign of Charles II in 1672 and remains one of the defining images of modern British coins. Traditionally shown holding:
Britannia symbolises:
The modern Britannia bullion series began in 1987 when The Royal Mint launched the first Gold Britannia coin featuring Philip Nathan’s legendary standing Britannia design. Silver Britannias followed in 1997, with Platinum Britannias later expanding the collection into a complete precious metal investment and collector series. Gold Britannia CoinsGold Britannia coins remain among the world’s leading gold bullion and proof coin series. Introduced in 1987, Gold Britannias are internationally recognised for their beauty, liquidity and trusted Royal Mint production. Popular Gold Britannia formats include:
Gold Britannias issued:
This transition significantly increased global demand for modern Britannia bullion coins. Gold Britannias remain especially popular because they offer:
Silver Britannia CoinsSilver Britannia coins are among the world’s most popular silver bullion and proof coins. Introduced in 1997, the series combines precious metal investment with annual artistic interpretations of Britannia. Popular Silver Britannia formats include:
Collectors particularly seek:
Silver Britannias issued between 1997 and 2012 were struck in Britannia silver (.958 fine silver), before moving to .999 fine silver in 2013. Early .958 Britannias remain especially desirable among collectors due to lower mintages and annual reverse design changes. Platinum Britannia CoinsPlatinum Britannia coins represent one of the most exclusive areas of modern Britannia collecting. Produced in significantly lower mintages than gold and silver editions, Platinum Britannias are highly sought after among serious collectors and precious metal investors. Popular Platinum Britannia formats include:
Many platinum proof releases feature extremely low mintages and premium Royal Mint presentation packaging. Britannia Bullion CoinsBritannia bullion coins are trusted worldwide for:
In 2021, The Royal Mint introduced four advanced security features to the Britannia bullion range:
These innovations helped establish Britannia as one of the world’s most visually secure bullion coin series. Proof Britannias are among the most artistic modern Royal Mint releases. Unlike bullion issues, proof Britannias frequently feature changing annual reverse designs created by leading artists and engravers. Popular proof formats include:
Proof coins are struck using specially prepared dies and polished blanks to create exceptional detail and mirror-like finishes. Graded Britannia CoinsProfessionally graded Britannia coins certified by PCGS and NGC are increasingly popular among modern coin collectors and bullion investors. Popular graded formats include:
Perfect PR70 and MS70 examples remain especially desirable due to their flawless condition and lower certified populations. Graded Britannias are particularly popular for:
Britannia Coins by YearMany collectors build complete Britannia date runs spanning the entire modern series from 1987 onwards. Popular collecting years include:
Date-run collecting remains one of the most popular areas of modern Britannia collecting due to:
The transition from Queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III Britannias in 2023 created a major historic milestone within the series. Britannia Coins by DenominationBritannia coins are issued in a wide range of sizes and denominations including:
This variety allows collectors and investors to build Britannia collections across multiple price points and precious metal weights. Why Britannia Coins Are So PopularFew coin series combine:
as successfully as Britannia coins. The Britannia collection appeals to:
With annual releases, changing designs and expanding global demand, Britannia remains one of the defining modern British coin series ever produced. Buy Britannia Coins with ConfidenceAt The London Coin Company, we specialise in British Britannia coins including bullion issues, proof editions and certified graded rarities. Our Britannia range regularly includes:
Whether you are building a complete Britannia date run, investing in precious metals or searching for rare proof and graded Britannia coins, Britannia remains one of the most important and collectable modern coin series in the world. |
