2023 King Charles III Britannia 1 oz Silver Bullion Coin

These 2023 Charles III Britannia 1 oz Silver Bullion Coins mark the first-ever inclusion of an uncrowned King Charles III portrait on Britannia coins, engraved by Martin Jennings.

• Manufactured by The Royal Mint
• 999 fineness
• Contains 1 troy ounce (31.1035g) of the precious metal
• Exempt from Capital Gains Tax
• Weight: 31.21g
• Diameter: 38.61mm
• Available in tubes of 25 Britannias and monster boxes of 500 Britannias.

These coins are supplied loose. Protect your silver investment with a 39mm coin capsule ensuring your coin remains in great condition.

We now have the 2024 silver Britannia available with low premiums. 

See our complete silver Britannia range.

Royal Mint Official Partner

Chards is an official partner of The Royal Mint. Our 2024 Britannia silver coin range, among other Royal Mint products, are sourced directly from their mint headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales.

Security Features of the 2023 Britannia Coin Range

These coins also incorporate the cutting-edge security features, first introduced in 2021. 

• Micro-detail background waves
• Padlock/trident changing hologram
• Britannia's shield has additional line work detailing
• Micro-text border with Latin text (DECUS ET TUTAMEN) translating to “an ornament and a safeguard”.

King Charles III Britannia Coins

Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022, The Royal Mint released two versions of the 2023 Britannia coins: one featuring Queen Elizabeth II's fifth portrait and another with the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III.

The new portrait, crafted by renowned sculptor and engraver Martin Jennings, debuted on the 2023 King Charles III Britannia coin range and, as well as the entire 2024 Britannia coin series.

King Charles III Accession

On the afternoon of 8th September, 2022, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, passed away at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in the presence of her family.

It was not until 10th September, 2022 that His Majesty King Charles III's formal proclamation of ascension to the throne was made, as the Accession Council convened at St James's Palace in London.

Silver Britannias

The Silver Britannia is a popular coin produced by the Royal Mint of the United Kingdom. The coin was first introduced in 1987 and is widely considered to be the UK's most popular Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt 1 oz silver coin. The face value of a 1 oz Silver Britannia is £2, although the coin's intrinsic value is significantly higher due to the value of the silver content. The coin's design features a depiction of Britannia, a female figure symbolising Britain.

What Is Capital Gains Tax?

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a form of levies imposed on the profit garnered from the sale of assets, such as real estate, investments, and collectibles. In the United Kingdom, the present CGT allowance is per annum per individual, which implies that one can earn up to from the sale of assets prior to being subject to CGT.

For UK residents, bullion coins which are UK legal tender pound sterling coins are exempt from capital gains tax (CGT).

The obverse of the coin features the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings.

This coin bears a legend on the obverse.

CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 2 POUNDS ·

The 2023 Britannia coin collection boasts an iconic design, featuring the classic 'standing Britannia' motif by renowned artist Philip Nathan.

An inscription can be seen on the obverse.

'BRITANNIA '2023' 1oz '999.9' 'FINE SILVER'