2026 UK Britannia 1/4oz Silver Coin
The 2026 UK Britannia 1/4oz Silver Coin features the internationally recognised portrait of Britannia. The design was created by Philip Nathan and is exclusive to The Royal Mint. In recent years, the Britannia has also incorporated new security features to the traditional design, including: a laser engraved wave pattern and latent image marker, tincture lines, and a micro-text feature, making the coin much more difficult to duplicate. The obverse of the coin bears the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III designed by sculptor Martin Jennings, along with the coin's monetary denomination of 50 pence. - Contains 0.25 troy ounces of 999.0 fine silver. - Manufactured by The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales. - Struck to a [bullion](https://atkinsonsbullion.com/help-advice/glossary) finish. - [Capital Gains Tax](https://atkinsonsbullion.com/help-advice/capital-gains-tax-your-questions-answered) exempt. - Diameter: 22.00mm. - Supplied in a plastic coin flip. Britannia silver coins are British bullion coins issued by The Royal Mint since 1997 and are often a popular silver coin for UK-based private investors as they are exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in the United Kingdom. Only The Royal Mint has the trademark to produce genuine Britannia coins. Britannia is the feminine personification of Britain, she is renowned for her beauty and is an enduring icon that has been used for 2,000 years. As an official partner of The Royal Mint, we purchase these coins directly from The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales. UK Government assurance of weight and purity. Silver is subject to VAT at the standard rate of 20%.