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About the Britannia silver coin

The Britannia silver coin is an icon of British coinage history and a symbol of pride and cultural identity. It was first minted by the Royal Mint in 1997 and depicts the mythological figure “Britannia,” who has been regarded as the embodiment of Great Britain and its values for centuries. The Britannia silver coin is not only an investment instrument, but also an artistic masterpiece that reflects the history and tradition of the United Kingdom.

The design and special features of the Britannia silver coin

The motif side of the Britannia silver coin depicts the Roman goddess and personification of the country “Britannia” as a standing figure with a helmet, shield, and trident. This motif remained unchanged until the turn of the millennium. Since 2001, the Britannia motif has changed in odd-numbered years and remained the same in even-numbered years. Therefore, a few changes have been made for the 2022 minting year to further enhance the coin's motif.

The background of the motif side features a wave pattern. Thanks to a special minting technique, the waves appear to move when viewed from different angles. In addition, a security feature has been added to the motif, which shows a lock as a symbol of security when viewed at a 90-degree angle. As the viewer's perspective changes, the lock turns into a trident, one of the defining symbols of the Britannia coin.

The new edition of the motif side is rounded off by the Latin words “DECUS ET TUTAMEN,” which stand for “glory and defense.” The value side shows the famous portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark. The portrait is surrounded by the words “ELIZABETH II - D-G-REG-F-D” and the face value of “100 POUNDS.”

Since 2023, the profile of King Charles III has replaced that of Queen Elizabeth II on the value side, together with the inscription “D.G.REX.F.D.” This Latin inscription stands for “Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor,” which translates as “by the grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.”

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