The 2027 Britannia KCIII 1oz Silver Coin contains one troy ounce of 999 fine silver, with King Charles III on the obverse and Philip Nathan’s Britannia on the reverse. It is UK legal tender with a £2 face value, so it is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents.

The 2027 Silver Britannia design

The silver Britannia joined the Royal Mint’s bullion range in 1997, ten years after the gold coin. Today’s silver bullion Britannia uses Philip Nathan’s standing figure, and the 2027 coin pairs it with Martin Jennings’ uncrowned portrait of King Charles III.

Since 2021 the silver coin has carried the same four security features as the gold, which helps dealers and private buyers confirm it quickly when you come to sell.

How to check a silver Britannia

• Tilt it: the latent image below Britannia’s gown should switch between a trident and a padlock.
• Move it under a light: the surface animation makes the waves behind Britannia ripple.
• Use a loupe: the micro-text DECUS ET TUTAMEN should be sharp just inside the rim.
• Look at the shield: tincture lines give the Union flag clean, defined sections.

2027 Silver Britannia specifications

Why buy a 2027 Silver Britannia?

The 2027 coin is the current-year silver Britannia, the UK’s most widely traded silver coin, with the full set of security features.

For UK buyers it is a straightforward way to hold silver with the Capital Gains Tax exemption of UK legal tender.

Why buy 1oz silver coins?

The one-ounce silver coin is the standard unit of the silver market, easy to value and easy to sell in any quantity. Silver costs a fraction of gold per coin, so it suits smaller or more frequent purchases, and a holding built from 1oz coins can be sold a coin at a time. Legal tender coins such as this one are exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents.

Frequently asked questions

How can I check a silver Britannia is genuine?

Tilt it to see the latent image switch between a trident and a padlock, and use a loupe to check the DECUS ET TUTAMEN micro-text inside the rim.

Is the 2027 Silver Britannia legal tender?

Yes. It carries a £2 face value, which is why gains on it are exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents.