Coin Specifications
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Year: 2026
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Mint: The Royal Mint, Wales
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Metal: .999 Fine Silver
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Weight: 31.1035g (1 troy oz)
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Face Value: £2 (Legal Tender)
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Obverse: King Charles III by Martin Jennings
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Reverse: Britannia with advanced security features
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CGT Status: Exempt for UK Residents — see our CGT-free guide
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VAT Status: VAT applies to silver
Buying With Confidence
The 2026 1oz Silver Britannia is produced by The Royal Mint and contains 31.1035 grams of .999 pure silver, supplied directly from The Royal Mint's refinery in Wales. The reverse showcases the iconic Britannia — a long-standing symbol of British strength and stability — alongside advanced security features that have established the Britannia series as one of the most secure bullion coins available today. The obverse features the official portrait of King Charles III by renowned sculptor Martin Jennings.
As UK legal tender with a face value of £2, UK residents may benefit from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exemption. Read: How to Invest in Silver for Beginners and Silver Coins vs Silver Bars.
Why Choose the 2026 Silver Britannia?
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CGT-exempt for UK residents as legal tender
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Royal Mint quality — supplied direct from source
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Advanced security features — one of the most secure bullion coins available
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Iconic Britannia design — globally recognised and highly liquid
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Affordable entry point into precious metals investing
- Strong collector and investor demand
Comparing silver options? Read: Silver Coins vs Silver Bars and Gold vs Silver Investment UK 2026.
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