Silver Britannia (1 oz) Value Today
A Silver Britannia (1 oz) contains 1 troy oz of silver, worth $54.00 (£40.38) at today's price of $54.00 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 18:35 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Years | 1997-present |
| Face value | 2 pounds (GBP) |
| Weight | 31.104 g |
| Purity | 99.9% silver |
| Silver content | 1 troy oz (31.103 g) |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Mint | The Royal Mint |
| Design | Britannia reverse by Philip Nathan; the monarch on the obverse. Recent coins add a latent image that switches between a padlock and a trident. |
What it's worth when you sell
First issued in 1997 in 958 silver. Since 2013 the 1 oz silver Britannia is struck in 999 silver with 1 troy oz of metal (minimum gross weight 31.1035 g). The Royal Mint says Britannia coins are UK legal tender and Capital Gains Tax exempt. HMRC's manual (CG78305) names only gold Britannias, so check silver treatment with an adviser.
Bullion coins sell at a premium over melt value (smaller sizes carry bigger premiums) and dealers buy them back at or a little under the spot value of their silver.
Silver Britannia (1 oz): FAQ
How much is a Silver Britannia (1 oz) worth in silver?
About $54.00 at today's silver price of $54.00 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 18:35 UTC). That is its melt value: 1 troy oz of silver × the spot price. Dealers sell it at a premium over that and buy it back close to it.
How much silver is in a Silver Britannia (1 oz)?
1 troy ounces (31.103 grams) of pure silver, in a coin weighing 31.104 g that is 99.9% silver.
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Sources: The Royal Mint blog – New bullion options from The Royal Mint · HMRC Capital Gains Manual CG78305 – Foreign currency · Find Bullion Prices – Comparing government minted silver coins. Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.