Description

This limited release 2023 Britannia features the fifth and final effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A Britannia coin featuring King Charles III’s first effigy will be released in the new year. The 1 oz Silver Britannia coins were first produced as Silver coins in 1997 and are renowned for their beauty, trustworthiness, and special security features.

The 2023 release of the British Silver Britannia is one that you won’t want to miss. With the recent passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the 2023 date mark in this series will be the last to feature the effigy of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. In fact, 2023 Queen Elizabeth II Silver Britannias will only be struck for a few weeks before the series transitions to coins with a new King Charles III portrait, so there’s no time to waste. Right now, 2023 1 oz British Silver Britannia Coins are available to purchase online from Bullion Mart.

On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96. Her son, Prince Charles, immediately ascended to the throne as King Charles III. Elizabeth II enjoyed a record-setting reign that saw five portraits of the Queen grace the fields of British and Commonwealth coinage. These are the final Silver Britannias with her effigy.

Recent security enhancements for the coin include lines in the background that create a sense of motion in the waves, a latent security element, tincture lines on the Union Jack, and micro text around the inner design field.

Coin Highlights:

  • Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.
  • Coin comes in protective packaging. Multiples of 500 come in 20 mint tubes inside a Monster Box.
  • Eligible for Precious Metals IRAs.
  • Obverse: Features the fifth and final effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the face value of 2 pounds.
  • Reverse: Features artwork by Philip Nathan that depicts the internationally recognized Britannia figure standing firm against a powerful wind. Her visage has symbolized Britain’s strength and integrity on coinage since Roman times. The reverse includes a latent image, surface animation, tincture lines and micro text for added security.
  • Sovereign coin backed by the British government.