British Silver Britannia

British Silver Britannia is a unique fabrication of world renowned Royal Mint first introduced in 1998. The Britannia silver, an admixture of silver comprising 95.84% of silver, with the proportion copper metal is the main element of British Silver Britannia coins. This coin was introduced with the face value of two pounds. These coins bear Britannia standard silver impression and so are widely known as Britannia.

The remarkable achievement of Britannia gold bullion coins motivated the Royal Mint to bring out silver bullion coin named British Silver Britannia.

During the last few years Silver Britannia coins have come across in several enhancements of their pattern as well as in appearance to captivate the collectors as well as the investors. Each and every year , the pattern of this coin is being altered.

The 2007 versions of British Silver Britannia coin are engraved with a seated image of Britannia with a big armor holding the Union Flag and a lion is seated near her feet. In the backdrop a gliding cruiser is inscribed.

Unlike most of the European and American bullion silver coins, Silver Britannia are manufactured with approximately 958 components per thousand silver. The basic concept of one ounce silver coins has made these coins easier to be traded for the investors.

The latest specifications of the British Silver Britannia coins are:

The one ounce British Silver Britannia bullion coin comprises the total weight of 32.45 grams and the fine weight of 31.10 grams. It possesses the diameter of 40.00 mm and the silver content of 958 / 1000.

Thus these British Silver Britannia coins can be considered as a great collection to enhance one’s portfolio and a good investment on silver as well.