Special Editions
1999 'Y2K' Privy - See here for more information
In 1999 to commemorate the new millennium, a special set of coins was released featuring one ounce silver issues from Australia, USA, England, China and Liberia. The coins all featured a Y2K Privy mark and 10,000 of each was issued. This Y2K privy edition was not an official release from the Royal Mint but was commissioned by another company (if you know which company, then get in touch!) These coins are extremely hard to source, with only a handful coming into the market over the past 4 years. Prices have varied from £50 through to £300!
2011 Matte
In 2011 it is reported that 2,337 Britannia's were released with a matte finish due to a production issue at the mint. All 2.337 were purchased by an American company and were graded. Approx. 800 were graded at MS70. These coins now fetch quite the premium.
2014 Mule
Some 2014 silver Britannia coins were struck with the incorrect obverse as there was a mix up during the manufacturing process with the 'Lunar' Year of the Horse coins from The Royal Mint, as both coins were to the same fineness and specification, and similar but not identical obverse sides. It is thought that there are around 17,000 examples with the mis-strike, which have been dubbed the 'Mule Britannia'
2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 'W16' Privy
Starting in 2015, BTN coins of Germany commissioned a set of 16 world famous silver ounces. Each coin was embossed with a 24k gold 'W16' privy mark. There were limited edition sets for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020. The set includes famous 1 oz coins from around the world, including the Britannia.
2017 20th Anniversary Chariot (1997-2017 Privy)
2017 One Ounce Silver Britannia coin celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Silver Britannia. This version of the Silver Britannia features a chariot design from the 1997 coin and unique rim with "1997 - 2017" etched on the side. This coin is made with .999 pure silver and weighs 31.10 grams. This 1oz silver Britannia coin has a different design than the normal issue Britannia and was issued in much lower numbers.
2017 Trident Privy
In 2017, a second 20th anniversary coin was also issued, displaying a trident '20' mint mark. Limited to a mintage of 120,000 coins.
2018 / 2019 / 2020 Oriental Border
The Royal Mint have released a limited version of the Britannia. This design varies from the usual Britannia with the addition of an 'Oriental Border', inspired by the Chinese-themed rooms at Buckingham Palace and the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. The Oriental Border variant ran for 3 years, from 2018 to 2020 and will not be continued. A proof version was only available for the 2018 version.
2023 The Coronation of King Charles III - Made to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the first crowned coinage portrait of His Majesty The King, with a limited mintage of 200,000.
2024 Britannia and Liberty - Celebrating the symbols of Britannia and Liberty together on a coin. Although not officially part of the 'Britannia' coin series, I have included this as a special edition. Also available in proof with a mintage limit of 12,300 coins.
