The 2027 Britannia has already been released — The Royal Mint launched the 2027 range in autumn 2026, and the coins are on sale now. What makes this issue different is that 2027 is a double anniversary year for the coin.
The silver Britannia turns 30 in 2027, and the gold Britannia turns 40 — and The Royal Mint has marked both with one-year-only anniversary privy marks worked into the design. Below is what has changed for 2027, the full specifications, the security features the series is known for, the sizes available, and where the coins can be bought.
What Is New on the 2027 Britannia?
The centerpiece change is the anniversary treatment. On the 2027 silver coins, a wave privy mark reads ’30’, marking 30 years since the first Silver Britannia was issued in 1997, and the background texture built into the surface animation showcases the anniversary number. The gold coins carry the same idea one decade further: a ’40’ wave privy mark for 40 years since the Gold Britannia debuted in 1987. These marks are exclusive to the 2027 release — they will not carry into 2028.
The designs themselves are the familiar ones. The reverse is Philip Nathan’s standing Britannia — shield, olive branch, and trident — the depiction created for the original 1987 gold coin and adopted by the silver coin in 1998. The obverse carries Martin Jennings’ portrait of King Charles III.
2027 Britannia Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Silver 1 oz | 1 troy oz of .999 fine silver; diameter 38.61 mm; face value £2 |
| Gold 1 oz | 1 troy oz of .9999 fine gold; gross weight 31.21 g; diameter 32.69 mm; face value £100 |
| Anniversary marks (2027 only) | ’30’ wave privy mark on silver; ’40’ wave privy mark on gold; anniversary-number background texture |
| Obverse | King Charles III by Martin Jennings |
| Reverse | Standing Britannia by Philip Nathan (1987 design) |
| Mint | The Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales |
What Security Features Does the 2027 Britannia Have?
The Britannia range keeps the four security features introduced in 2021, which together make it one of the hardest bullion coins in the world to counterfeit. The surface animation makes the waves behind Britannia appear to move as the coin tilts; a latent image in the field switches between a padlock and Britannia’s trident depending on the viewing angle; micro-lettering runs around the design elements; and tincture lines give the metal shading a fine, engraved texture. Our existing guide to the Silver Britannia’s purity, premiums, and security walks through each feature in detail.
Which Sizes Does the 2027 Britannia Come In?
The 2027 silver range runs to 1 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz coins, and the gold range to 1 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz, with the anniversary privy marks applied across the range. There is also a 1 oz platinum Britannia for 2027. Buyers comparing the gold sizes and how their premiums stack up can use our Gold Britannia sizes and premiums guide.
Where Can You Buy the 2027 Britannia?
Unlike a pre-release coin, there is no waiting window to plan around: the 2027 range is already in dealer stock. Agate carries the 2027 1 oz Silver Britannia and the 2027 1 oz Gold Britannia in stock now, alongside the fractional sizes. If you are building a position rather than collecting the anniversary year, standard Britannia buying logic still applies — the anniversary marks add a one-year design wrinkle, but weight, purity, and recognizability remain the core of the coin’s appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the 2027 Britannia been released?
Yes. The Royal Mint released the 2027 Britannia range in autumn 2026, and the coins are on sale at the Mint and in dealer stock now — no presale wait is involved.
Why does the 2027 Silver Britannia have a ’30’ on it?
The ’30’ wave privy mark celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Silver Britannia, first issued in 1997. The gold coins carry a ’40’ privy mark for the Gold Britannia’s 40th anniversary, dating to 1987. Both marks appear only on the 2027 issue.
Is the 2027 Britannia a new design?
The core designs are unchanged — Philip Nathan’s standing Britannia and Martin Jennings’ portrait of Charles III. What is new for 2027 is the anniversary privy mark and the anniversary-number background texture.
What is the 2027 Britannia made of?
The silver coins are .999 fine silver (the standard since 2013) and the gold coins are .9999 fine gold. Both are struck by The Royal Mint as UK legal tender.
What sizes does the 2027 Britannia come in?
Silver: 1 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz. Gold: 1 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz. A 1 oz platinum Britannia is also struck for 2027.
Is the 2027 Britannia a good stacking coin?
It keeps everything stackers buy Britannias for — sovereign-mint backing, strong security features, and deep international recognition — and the one-year anniversary marks give the 2027 issue a small collectible angle on top. As always, compare the premium over spot against other flagship coins before buying in size.
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