2005 1 oz British Silver Britannia Coin
Product Description
Discover the 2005 1 oz British Silver Britannia Coin, a remarkable addition to the esteemed British Silver Britannia Series, now available at BGASC. As one of the more popular collections from the Royal Mint, this series featured alternating reverse images of Britannia from 1999-2012. The silver version debuted in 1997 with the gold weight coming to market a decade prior.
Highlights:
- Ships in protective plastic flips!
- 9th annual entry of British Silver Britannia Coins!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of actual silver content.
- Issued a face value of 2 Pound sterling (GBP) backed by Britain.
- Ian Rank-Broadleys effigy of Queen Elizabeth II is shown on the obverse.
- A seated Britannia is depicted on the reverse.
Arriving in protective plastic flips, 2005 1 oz British Silver Britannia Coins contain 1 Troy oz of actual silver content, representing the highest standards of quality.
Obverse
The obverse of the 2005 British Silver Britannia Coins features a right-profile relief of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. Designed by Ian Rank-Broadley in 1998, this iconic image bears his initials below the portrait. Inscriptions include ELIZABETH II, D.G REG. FID. DEF, 2 POUNDS, and IRB.
Reverse
The reverse proudly displays Britannia seated, holding her trident and shield. This image pays homage to the historical British coins dating back to 1672, with the coins identifying marks surrounding this captivating depiction. Inscriptions include ONE OUNCE, FINE SILVER, 2005, and BRITANNIA.
History
The Royal Mint, renowned for its unrivaled craftsmanship and heritage, presents a plethora of well-known coin series such as the Britannia and Queens Beast Series. The legacy of coinage in Great Britain can be traced back to 60 BC when Celtic tribes minted coins featuring local leaders. The unification of various mints in 1279 marked the birth of the Royal Mint of England.
Ordering
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Specifications
Product ID | 5407889 |
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Year | 2005 |
Mint Mark | Not Shown |
Manufacturer | The Royal Mint |
Thickness | 3 mm |
Diameter | 38.61 mm |
Inner Pack Qty | 25 |
Outer Pack Qty | 500 |
Condition | Uncirculated |
Face Value | 2 GBP |
Issuing Country | Great Britain |
Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
Reverse Designer | Philip Nathan |
Edge Design | Reeded |
Series | British Britannia |
CoA | No |
Capsule Size | 39 mm |
Packaging Type | Plastsic Flip |
Metal Weight | 1 Troy Ounce |
Shipping | Free Shipping on Orders Over $199 |