Silver Five Ounces 2025 Britannia, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Silver Five Ounces 2025 Britannia, Coin from United Kingdom
CoinSilver Five Ounces 2025 Britannia

Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The five ounce (5 oz) silver coins are denominated as ten pounds (£10).

The coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at bullion investors or collectors who appreciate the special editions as pieces of art. The coins are typically "one-year" types usually issued in parallel with smaller denominations with the same reverse designs.

Britannia coins belong to an extensive range of British bullion coins issued by the Royal Mint in gold since 1987 and in silver since 1997. The range has a "definitive" Standing Britannia design issued every year as bullion (such as this coin), and a series of one-year types issued as collector proofs only.

The five ounces of silver format was added to the Britannia range in 2025.

The Royal Mint says about the coin:
For centuries, Britannia has embodied the female personification of Britain, evolving over time to reflect the nation's spirit and identity. Her origins trace back to the 2nd century, appearing on the coins of Roman Emperor Hadrian. Since 1672, Britannia has been a constant presence on British coinage. Today, she graces The Royal Mint’s flagship Britannia bullion coin. This globally recognised portrayal, crafted by sculptor Philip Nathan in 1987, symbolises Britain's essence with carefully chosen elements: a shield for protection, an olive branch for peace, and a trident to represent maritime power. Only The Royal Mint is authorised to produce authentic Britannia coins featuring Nathan’s award-winning design, with the 2025-dated bullion coins continuing this proud tradition.

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Obverse
United Kingdom / Silver Five Ounces 2025 Britannia - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin displays the first definitive portrait of King Charles III, which shows his bare (uncrowned) head facing left.

Below the neck truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials MJ (for Martin Jennings).

Around, the monarch's legend followed by the face value: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.

The obverse has a textured background ("guilloche" geometric pattern), with a toothed border.

Obverse Inscription CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS ·
Reverse
United Kingdom / Silver Five Ounces 2025 Britannia - reverse photo

At centre, the standing figure of Britannia - the female personification of Great Britain, facing left, with flowing robes, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet pushed back to reveal her face. She is holding a trident in her right hand; her left hand rests on a shield decorated with the cross of the Union Jack, and holds an olive branch. She is standing on a rock, with sea waves in the background.

Around, interrupted by the trident, the inscription ' BRITANNIA ' 2025 ' 5 OZ ' 999 ' FINE ' SILVER '.

The artist's surname NATHAN (Philip Nathan) is in relief in small letters on the rock under Britannia's feet.

There are four advanced security features built into the design:
- in the lower left, a latent image changes from a padlock to Britannia’s famous trident when viewed from a different angle
- "surface animation" brings the background of sparkling waves to life as the coin is moved
- micro text gives both decoration and protection - the words DECUS ET TUTAMEN (from Latin: "an ornament and a safeguard") are repeated multiple times in the inner rim between the central circle with the design and the outer rim with the inscriptions
- Britannia’s shield bears the Union Flag accented with tincture lines - thin lines (also known as "heraldic colours") representing the colours of the flag.

Reverse Inscription ' BRITANNIA ' 2025 ' 1 KILO ' 999 ' FINE ' SILVER '
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Notes

Silver content (Troy oz): 5.00
Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: in coin capsule.
Royal Mint Product Code: UKBSB255CO.
Release date: 16 December 2024.
Release price: £162.65.

This is the first bullion Britannia in this format. Previously, there had only been proof five-ounce silver Britannias with one-year designs.

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Showing 31 from a total of 131 coins of type: Silver Five Ounces (5 oz)
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Waterloo Medal (510) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Britannia (556) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Royal Tudor Beasts - The Seymour Unicorn (256) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Royal Tudor Beasts - Tudor Dragon (206) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 James Bond - 1980s (360) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 James Bond - 1990s (260) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 James Bond - 2000s (356) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 James Bond - 2010s (356) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 James Bond - Completer Coin (306) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 City Views - Paris (181) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 D-Day Anniversary unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Star Wars - Han Solo and Chewbacca (310) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Star Wars - Millennium Falcon (206) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Star Wars - TIE Fighter (206) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Star Wars - X-Wing Fighter (206) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Star Wars - Death Star II (206) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Music Legends - George Michael (185) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Music Legends - Paul McCartney (506) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 The Lion and The Eagle (1,006) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Britannia and Liberty (506) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 Year of the Snake (298) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 Britannia unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 Britannia, Proof (656) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 British Lion unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 Waterloo Medal (510) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 The Lion and The Eagle unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 Royal Tudor Beasts - The Queen’s Panther (131) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 Royal Tudor Beasts - Greyhound of Richmond (81) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 City Views - Athens (106) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 Music Legends - John Lennon (256) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 Battle of Independence (506) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2025 ·
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Silver Five Ounces 2025 Britannia: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling
Coin TypeSilver Five Ounces (5 oz)
Issued2025
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyKing Charles III - First Portrait
ReverseBritannia, Standing
Face Value10 (x Pound)
Mintageunknown
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
DesignerPhilip Nathan
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size63.7500 mm
Mass156.2950 g
OCC IDPMVR-EAPC-MVMK-ONQG
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