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A Britannia Silver contains 1.0000 troy oz of silver for 1997–2012 and 1.0000 troy oz of silver from 2013 on.
Spot price as of July 23, 2026
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.
Specifications
Britannia, 1 oz (Britannia silver), 1997–2012
- Composition
- 95.8% Silver (Britannia standard)
- Fineness
- 95.8%
- Weight
- 32.45 g
- Diameter
- 40.0 mm
- ASW
- 1.0000 oz
- Years Produced
- 1997–present
ASW and melt value by era
| Era | Years | Weight | Fineness | ASW | Melt value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia, 1 oz (Britannia silver) | 1997–2012 | 32.45 g | 95.8% | 1.0000 oz | $59.74 |
| Britannia, 1 oz (fine silver) | 2013–present | 31.21 g | 99.9% | 1.0000 oz | $59.74 |