2026 1/4oz Britannia Silver Coin

Product Overview

The 2026 1/4 oz Britannia Silver Coin is a refined bullion release from The Royal Mint, struck from 1/4 troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver. Featuring the world‑renowned Britannia design, this coin combines trusted bullion credentials with enduring British symbolism. The 2026 edition continues to display the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III on the obverse and the iconic Britannia figure on the reverse, making it a strong addition to any silver stack or fractional bullion collection.

Key Features & Benefits

Contains 1/4 troy ounce of 0.999 fine silver, offering investment‑grade purity. The 2026 mintage comes in tubes of 19 coins versus 20 coins for prior year mintages.

Classic Britannia design symbolising strength, peace (olive branch), maritime heritage (trident), and British tradition.

Official legal tender coin issued by The Royal Mint, backed by the UK government.

Globally recognised and trusted bullion coin with strong liquidity.

Appealing to both investors and collectors thanks to its fractional size, high purity, and iconic design.

Design & Craftsmanship

Reverse – Features the enduring image of Britannia, standing confidently with a trident in one hand and an olive branch in the other, with a shield bearing the Union Jack at her side. The reverse inscription includes “BRITANNIA”, the year “2026”, along with the coin’s weight and silver purity.

Obverse – Displays the effigy of King Charles III, surrounded by inscriptions denoting the issuing country “UNITED KINGDOM”, the face value, and the year “2026”. This portrait continues the first‑generation effigy introduced in British coinage from 2023 onwards.

Struck to the exacting standards of The Royal Mint, the coin reflects the precision, quality control, and craftsmanship for which the Britannia series is renowned.

Authentication & Specifications

Metal Purity – 99.9% (0.999) fine silver

Weight – 1/4 troy ounce (7.77 grams)

Finish – Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) bullion standard

Mint – The Royal Mint (United Kingdom)

Series – Britannia bullion coin series

Year of Issue – 2026

Edge – Reeded