Britannia – The Spirit of a Nation

Britannia is the enduring icon created by the Romans to represent a land and its people. Every year we make a new, original Britannia, inspired by different aspects of our nation’s spirit.

Nearly 2,000 years ago, a figure was shaped to symbolise a nation and its people. The Romans imagined a noble, graceful warrior and placed her on coins with the name Britannia, the new province they had claimed. Britannia has been reimagined many times as she has appeared on the coins of every British monarch from Charles II through to Her Majesty The Queen. The artists of each age have depicted her in ways that reflect the ideas and style of their time. Through every incarnation, Britannia has taken on more layers of meaning and has come to embody the spirit of a nation.

Britannia 2021

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Britannia 2021 Proof Coins

Britannia 2021 Proof Coins

Celebrate the Spirit of Innovation with Britannia 2021

Britannia 2021 Premium Proof Coins

Britannia 2021 Premium Proof Coins

The first time a separate design has been released for the Premium Exclusive editions in the collection.

2020 Britannia Coins

2020 Britannia Coins

The Britannia 2020 coin design by artist James Tottle is both classic and contemporary. Britannia stands facing into the wind, holding a trident and with her gaze focused on the horizon.

Britannia 2019 Coins

Britannia 2019 Coins

Features an original design by artist David Lawrence, who also designed the 2018 Britannia coin.

Britannia 2018 Coins

Britannia 2018 Coins

For 2018 the design by David Lawrence, whose other designs include contributions to our five-year series commemorating the centenary of the First World War, assumes a more classical guise, a return to her Roman roots. Celebrate a significant milestone or mark a great moment for Britain with this exquisite coin.

Britannia Proof coins

Britannia Proof coins

Britannia has been reimagined many times as she has appeared on the coins of every British monarch from Charles II through to Her Majesty The Queen.

Britannia Proof Coin and Print

Britannia Proof Coin and Print

This is a rare opportunity to own a Britannia Proof coin alongside designs which were submitted to The Royal Mint Advisory Committee (RMAC).

Redefining Bullion Security

Buy the new 2021 Britannia bullion coin today.

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Britannia Bars

The iconic Britannia gold bar in beautiful, colourful packaging. The perfect gift.

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Britannia 2021 Activity Pack

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Discover a New Side of Britannia

The flagship coin of The Royal Mint makes its emphatic return for 2021 with two stunning new designs, featuring two fresh interpretations that truly embody modern-day Britain.

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FROM ICE BEASTS TO A NATIONAL ICON

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FROM ICE BEASTS TO A NATIONAL ICON

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BRITANNIA ON BRITISH COINS

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