Reverse: The reverse of the coin depicts Britannia standing firmly on the British Isles, holding Neptune’s trident in her hands. This image first appeared on coins more than 2000 years ago, during the Roman Empire, in the era of Emperor Hadrian. Since Roman times, this image has symbolized the strength of Great Britain. The top of the coin is inscribed with the weight 1 OZ, while on the right, the silver purity 999 FINE SILVER is engraved. On the left, the word BRITANNIA and the minting year of the coin are inscribed.
Obverse: The obverse of the coin features Queen Elizabeth II, with the inscription ELIZABETH II D G REG FID DEF 2 POUNDS around her.
About the coin: This is a 1 oz investment silver coin minted in Great Britain. The coin has been minted since 1997. In 1998, the first Britannia silver coin was issued, as prior to that, they were minted only in gold.
