Numismatic

2024 Great Britain 2 oz Silver Proof Britannia (w/ Box & COA)

The 2024 edition of the silver Britannia represents a major milestone in British numismatic history, celebrating three and a half centuries since this female personification of the nation first graced the realm's circulating coinage. Struck from two troy ounces of 0.999 fine silver, this proof-finish coin combines centuries of tradition with contemporary artistry, backed as official sovereign tender by the government of the United Kingdom. On the reverse, artist Marie-Alice Harel provides a fresh perspective on the classic icon. Britannia is depicted standing poised directly above a crashing wave, a powerful nod to the island nation's maritime heritage. This side also displays the year 2024 alongside the metal weight and purity. The obverse features the official portrait of King Charles III, a detailed effigy created by sculptor Martin Jennings. With a highly restricted release of just 1,250 pieces, this specific five-pound coin is a remarkably scarce tribute to a national symbol. The contrast of the proof finish highlights every detail of both the modern wave motif and the royal portrait, making it a captivating study in modern minting artistry.