1 Troy Ounce Silver Britannia Coin .999 Fine Silver

One of the most beloved silver bullion coins in the world, the 1oz Silver Britannia from The Royal Mint is now available in New Zealand through Williams Bullion. First struck in 1997, the Britannia has earned its place among the most sought-after silver coins globally — prized for its iconic design, guaranteed purity, and built-in anti-counterfeiting technology.

For New Zealand and Commonwealth buyers in particular, the Britannia carries a cultural significance that sets it apart from other bullion coins. These are coins struck by the oldest operating mint in the world, bearing one of history's most enduring symbols of strength and sovereignty.

COIN DETAILS

• Weight: 1 troy ounce (31.1g)
• Purity: .999 fine silver
• Issuing authority: The Royal Mint, United Kingdom
• Legal tender: Yes — British pound denomination
• Year: Random year (1997–present; year will vary)
• Obverse: A regal effigy — random year coins may feature either Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II or His Majesty King Charles III
• Reverse: Britannia — the female personification of Great Britain — standing with a trident in her right hand, an olive branch in her left, and a Union Jack shield at her side. Design by Philip Nathan
• Security feature: Radial sunburst pattern of fine lines — an anti-counterfeiting measure unique to the Britannia series
• Packaging: Ships individually in a protective plastic flip sleeve

A NOTE ON RANDOM YEAR COINS

These coins are supplied as random year issues from 1997 onwards. The year you receive may feature the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II or King Charles III on the obverse both are genuine Royal Mint issues and equally valid legal tender. If you're collecting both monarchs, consider ordering multiple coins to build your set.

WHY THE BRITANNIA?

• Instantly recognisable worldwide — one of the most liquid silver coins in the Commonwealth
• .999 fine silver purity stamped directly on the coin
• Produced by The Royal Mint — over 1,100 years of continuous minting history
• Built-in anti-counterfeiting via the radial sunburst security pattern
• A meaningful collector piece for Commonwealth nations including New Zealand, Australia and beyond
• Strong global resale value — trusted by dealers and collectors across Australasia and Europe

ABOUT THE ROYAL MINT

The Royal Mint has been producing British coinage for over 1,100 years, making it one of the oldest and most respected mints in the world. Today it produces legal tender coins for the United Kingdom, investment-grade bullion for global markets, and currency on behalf of over 60 countries. Its flagship bullion series — including the Britannia — are among the best-selling precious metals products worldwide. When you buy a Royal Mint coin, you're buying a piece of history backed by centuries of craftsmanship.

Williams Bullion is a New Zealand-owned precious metals dealer based in Christchurch. We specialise in investment-grade gold, silver, copper, platinum and titanium bullion at competitive, spot-based pricing — shipped safely and discreetly to your door, fully insured and tracked.