1 OUNCE SILVER BRITANNIA (RANDOM YEAR)

General Overview
• The British Silver Britannia is the official silver bullion coin of the United Kingdom and a globally respected option for silver investors.
• Introduced in 1997 by the Royal Mint, this coin features the powerful image of Britannia—a historic personification of Britain—who has symbolized national strength and protection since Roman times.
• Initially struck in .958 silver, the series upgraded to .999 fine silver beginning in 2013.
• Each coin is backed by the UK government and carries a face value of £2 GBP.

Coin Highlights
• Contains 1 Troy oz of silver (.958 fine for 1997–2012, .999 fine from 2013–present)
• Issued by the Royal Mint
• Legal tender in the UK with a face value of £2 GBP
• Ships in a plastic flip or in tubes of 20 (older coins) or 25 (newer coins)
• Obverse features Queen Elizabeth II (varied portraits)
• Reverse includes the famed image of Britannia by Philip Nathan
• Random year of issue (1997–present)
• Brilliant Uncirculated condition

Design Details
• Obverse:
• Features one of three effigies of Queen Elizabeth II based on the year:
  • 1997: Raphael Maklouf (third-generation effigy)
  • 1998–2015: Ian Rank-Broadley (fourth-generation)
  • 2016–2022: Jody Clark (fifth-generation)
• Each portrait is shown in right-profile relief with inscriptions of the Queen’s name and the coin’s denomination.
• Reverse:
• Depicts the image of Britannia, designed by Philip Nathan.
• She stands holding a trident in one hand and a Union Jack shield in the other, symbolizing naval strength and national protection.
• She wears a Corinthian helmet and flowing robes, set against a backdrop of rippling waves.

Specifications
• Year of Issue: Random (1997–Present)
• Denomination: £2 GBP
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
• Mint Mark: Not Shown
• Manufacturer: Royal Mint
• Composition: .958 Fine Silver (1997–2012), .999 Fine Silver (2013–Present)
• Metal Weight: 1 Troy oz
• Diameter: 38.61 mm
• Thickness: 3 mm
• Edge Design: Reeded
• Issuing Country: Great Britain
• Series: British Britannia
• Obverse Designers: Raphael Maklouf, Ian Rank-Broadley, or Jody Clark
• Reverse Designer: Philip Nathan
• Packaging Type: Plastic Flip or Tube (20 or 25 coins)
• Inner Pack: 25 coins
• Outer Pack: 500 coins
• Capsule Size: 39 mm
• Package Dimensions: 1.523 x 1.523 x 0.121 in
• Certificate of Authenticity (CoA): Not Included