The Britannia 1oz Silver Coin (Mixed Years – Best Value) gives you one troy ounce of fine silver in the Royal Mint’s flagship silver bullion coin, with the year taken from available stock. It is UK legal tender with a £2 face value, so it is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents.

The 1oz Silver Britannia (Mixed Years) design

Every silver Britannia carries Philip Nathan’s standing Britannia with her trident and Union flag shield, the design first used on gold in 1987 and on silver from 1997.

Because this listing covers several dates, details vary. Coins struck up to 2012 are 958 fine Britannia silver; from 2013 they are 999 fine. Coins dated 2021 onwards carry the Royal Mint’s four security features, and the portrait may be Queen Elizabeth II or King Charles III.

How mixed-year Britannias can differ

• Purity: 958 fine (up to 2012) or 999 fine (2013 onwards), each holding one troy ounce of fine silver.
• Portrait: Queen Elizabeth II on earlier dates, King Charles III from 2023.
• Security features: present on coins dated 2021 onwards.
• Condition: bullion silver often shows light marks or toning, which does not affect silver content.

1oz Silver Britannia (Mixed Years) specifications

Why buy a 1oz Silver Britannia (Mixed Years)?

This is the listing for buyers who want silver rather than a particular date. You get the same troy ounce of fine silver and the same CGT exemption as a current-year coin, usually at a lower premium.

It suits stacking, where the aim is to accumulate ounces steadily and sell on metal value later.

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

Can I choose which year I receive?

No. The year is picked from stock, which is what keeps the premium down. Choose a dated listing if you need a specific year or monarch.

Do older 958 fine Britannias contain less silver?

No. They contain the same troy ounce of fine silver; the alloy simply contains a little more copper.

Is a mixed-year silver Britannia CGT-exempt?

Yes. All silver Britannias are UK legal tender, so gains are exempt from CGT for UK residents whatever the date.