Today, the Britannia is the UK’s most popular 1 oz bullion coin, manufactured by The Royal Mint since 1987 in gold and since 1997 in silver.
The Silver Britannia 1oz coin is often a popular silver coin for UK-based private investors, as it is exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in the United Kingdom.
Only The Royal Mint has the trademark to produce genuine Britannia coins. Britannia is the feminine personification of Britain, she is renowned for her beauty and is an enduring icon that has been used for 2,000 years.
As an official partner of The Royal Mint, we purchase these coins direct from The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales.
The 2024 UK The Lion and The Eagle 1oz Silver Coin features two national icons, the British Lion and the American Eagle, harmoniously brought together on a new UK coin.
Representing the shared values of the UK and the USA, the design on the reverse of this coin was created in collaboration with John M. Mercanti, Chief Engraver at the US Mint from 2006 to 2010, and features the mighty lion and eagle within a circular frame.
The coin’s weight and fineness are detailed in the outer ring of the design.
The obverse of the coin bears the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III designed by sculptor Martin Jennings, along with the coin’s monetary denomination.
The lion has been used as a symbol of Britain for centuries, personifying qualities of ‘Britishness’ such as strength, courage, and pride.
The USA has used the eagle as a national symbol for hundreds of years as it displays the strength and freedom of America.
The Britannia and Liberty 1oz Silver Coin represents a groundbreaking partnership between The Royal Mint and the United States Mint, with engravers from both mints collaborating on the coin’s design.
The reverse of the coin shows the special relationship between the UK and the USA, and features the national symbols of Britannia and Liberty. The coin’s year date, weight, and fineness also appear.
The obverse side of the coin bears the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III designed by sculptor Martin Jennings, along with the coin’s monetary denomination.
Britannia is the feminine personification of Britain, symbolising Britain’s strength and integrity and is an enduring icon that has been used in the UK for over 2,000 years.
Liberty is an allegorical figure symbolising freedom that has been used on US coinage since the 1700s.
Following the overwhelming success of the Queen’s Beasts series, The Royal Mint have launched the new Royal Tudor Beasts coin series. Featuring 10 ‘beasts’ that line the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court, these coins promise to be another fascinating crossover between collectable and bullion coins.
These coins will be exempt from Capital Gains Tax as usual with UK silver coins, and will run for limited mintage periods.
Celebrating the myths and legends of Britain’s storied history, these silver bullion coins are perfect for investors and collectors alike.
As with other silver coins from The Royal Mint, the silver Myths & Legends series will be exempt from Capital Gains Tax, making them a great way to celebrate Britain’s history, while investing a tax efficient precious metal.
Prices will include free, fully insured delivery, and the series is also available in gold.