1/4 oz British Silver Britannia Coin (BU)

 ¼ oz Britannia Silver Coin

British Silver Coins are among the best-selling silver coins on the market. The Royal Mint has a long and successful history of bullion refining, producing exceptional coins. The Britannia Series is one of its most famous programs. It features high-quality gold and silver coins of varied sizes, including a fourth-ounce silver coin. Besides, the Royal Mint’s advances in security features have contributed to the coin’s recognition as one of the safest silver coins around the globe.

Coin Highlights

• Contains 1/4 oz of .999 fine silver in BU condition;
• Holds a 50 pence face value and legal tender status;
• The obverse features King Charles III’s effigy;
• Britannia is on the reverse;
• Security features include micro-text, latent images, tincture lines, and surface animation.

The Design

Britannia has long been the feminine figure of the nation. In the reverse image, she stands in the fierce wind, wearing a helmet, and holds a trident to represent her naval history and the Union Jack Shield. The first circle around Britannia has micro engravings that read “Decus et Tutamen.” On the outer rim, “‘BRITANNIA’ 2024’ 1/4 oz’ 999’ FINE’ SILVER’” describes series, issuance, weight, purity, and metal content.

The new obverse depicts King Charles III’s official portrait by Martin Jennings. The inscription at the borders read “CHARLES III - D - G - REX - F - D - 50 PENCE,” which stands for the King’s name, the Latin initials to “By the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith,” and the coin’s monetary denomination.

Anticounterfeiting 

Four anticounterfeiting measures can be found in the reverse design.
The first anticounterfeiting measure is the micro-text “Decus et Tutamen,” which means “an ornament and a safeguard” surrounding Britannia’s depiction.  The image in focus on the lower left changes from a padlock to a trident as you move the coin. The movement also brings life to the waves in the background because of the surface animation. Finally, Britannia’s shield is imprinted with tincture lines alternating patterns.