The first British Silver Britannia bullion coin was produced by the Royal Mint in 1998. It is Europe’s first silver bullion coin. From 1998 through 2012, the Silver Britannia coins consist of .958 Troy ounces of actual silver content. These 1 oz silver bullion coins maintain higher premiums than other bullion coins due to their high-quality finish and their limited mintage. The Silver Britannia coins are legal tender and are the most popular silver investment coin in the UK. JM Bullion has the 2012 1 oz British Silver Britannia Coin available for purchase right now.
Coin Highlights:
The obverse of the 2012 British Silver Britannia coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This fourth effigy of Her Majesty was designed by Ian Rank-Broadley and was introduced in 1998. This design of Her Majesty has her wearing the Queen Mary button stud pearl earrings and depicts a more mature, poised Queen. Rank-Broadley’s initials, IRB, are etched just below her neck.
The reverse of the 2012 British Silver Britannia coin features the original design of a standing Britannia created by Philip Nathan. Britannia is portrayed as a beautiful young woman, with her hair flowing under a Corinthian helmet. She is holding a 3-pronged trident in one hand, with her other hand holding onto an olive branch and a shield with the British Union Jack flag on it.
Great Britain was known as “Britannia” in ancient times. Around the time of the early Renaissance, the nation known as “Britannia” became the nation called Great Britain. At this time, Britannia then became a female personification of Great Britain. Britannia first appeared on British coinage in 1672 and has been a fixture on coins since that time. She represents the British feelings of unity, liberty, strength, and integrity. The representation of Britannia on coins has varied through the years, with the classic standing version on this 2012 coin the most popular one.
If you have any questions regarding the Britannia coins, please contact our JM Bullion Customer Service team, as we will gladly assist you. We can be reached via phone at 800-276-6508, via our live chat, or via our email.
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The first British Silver Britannia bullion coin was produced by the Royal Mint in 1998. It is Europe’s first silver bullion coin. From 1998 through 2012, the Silver Britannia coins consist of .958 Troy ounces of actual silver content. These 1 oz silver bullion coins maintain higher premiums than other bullion coins due to their high-quality finish and their limited mintage. The Silver Britannia coins are legal tender and are the most popular silver investment coin in the UK. JM Bullion has the 2012 1 oz British Silver Britannia Coin available for purchase right now.
Coin Highlights:
The obverse of the 2012 British Silver Britannia coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This fourth effigy of Her Majesty was designed by Ian Rank-Broadley and was introduced in 1998. This design of Her Majesty has her wearing the Queen Mary button stud pearl earrings and depicts a more mature, poised Queen. Rank-Broadley’s initials, IRB, are etched just below her neck.
The reverse of the 2012 British Silver Britannia coin features the original design of a standing Britannia created by Philip Nathan. Britannia is portrayed as a beautiful young woman, with her hair flowing under a Corinthian helmet. She is holding a 3-pronged trident in one hand, with her other hand holding onto an olive branch and a shield with the British Union Jack flag on it.
Great Britain was known as “Britannia” in ancient times. Around the time of the early Renaissance, the nation known as “Britannia” became the nation called Great Britain. At this time, Britannia then became a female personification of Great Britain. Britannia first appeared on British coinage in 1672 and has been a fixture on coins since that time. She represents the British feelings of unity, liberty, strength, and integrity. The representation of Britannia on coins has varied through the years, with the classic standing version on this 2012 coin the most popular one.
If you have any questions regarding the Britannia coins, please contact our JM Bullion Customer Service team, as we will gladly assist you. We can be reached via phone at 800-276-6508, via our live chat, or via our email.