Britannia Silver

About This Series

The Royal Mint introduced the silver Britannia in 1997, ten years after the gold version. Original coins were struck to the Britannia silver standard of .958 fine; purity improved to .999 in 2013. Like the gold series, the silver Britannia used Philip Nathan's standing Britannia design until 2013, then shifted to annual reverse changes. The 1 oz coin is the most widely collected denomination. Proof versions with frosted designs on mirror fields are the premium collecting option. The 1997 first-year issue carries a collector premium, particularly in proof, as the inaugural example of the series.