The 2015 Britannia 1 oz Silver Bullion Coin contains one troy ounce of 999 fine silver - the purest of silver offered by The Royal Mint. Britannia coins are renowned for their beauty and reliability, with their weight and quality verified at the centuries-old annual Trial of the Pyx. In a new development for 2015, this coin is individually packaged in bespoke credit card sized packaging with a protective blister to securely transport and preserve your coin. As UK legal tender, the Britannia Silver Bullion coin is Capital Gains Tax exempt, but is subject to VAT at 20%.