Britannia 1oz Silver Bullion (Random Year)

For more than 1,100 years, The Royal Mint has innovated to create coins that are beautiful, secure and trusted. Britannia, the symbol of Britain, continues to lead the way in defining security in the bullion market.

This latest evolution of the icon combines Philip Nathan’s acclaimed interpretation with four ground breaking security features to create the most visually secure coin in the world. These additions both decorate and protect the coin, just as the micro-text that borders the design states – ‘Decus et Tutamen’, which translates as ‘An ornament and a safeguard’. In the lower left-hand of the design, below Britannia’s flowing gown, is a trident to represent her naval history. As the viewer changes their perspective this trident becomes a padlock, emphasising the coin’s secure nature.

As the viewer changes their perspective this trident becomes a padlock, emphasising the coin’s secure nature. Surface animation behind Britannia reflects the movement of waves and fine details such as the Union flag on Britannia’s shield have been highlighted by tincture lines.

DESIGN

The reverse side of the coin features an image of Lady Britannia walking at sunrise, with a trident in one hand and an olive branch and shield in the other. Around the outside of the coin are the words ‘Britannia’, followed by the coin’s year of minting. The coin’s weight as well as the purity of 999 fine is also located on the outside of the coin.

PRESENTATION

Individual Britannia 1oz silver bcoins are presented in a Swan Bullion stylised plastic flip. Multiples of 25 are packaged into tubes with 20 tubes to a monster box (500oz total to a monster box).

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ABOUT THE ROYAL MINT

The Royal Mint is a government-owned mint that produces coins for the United Kingdom. Operating under the legal name The Royal Mint Limited, the mint is a limited company that is wholly owned by Her Majesty’s Treasury and is under an exclusive contract to supply all the nation’s coinage.