So, This was won in a raffle a while back and I was wondering the production numbers, approximate grade, and value. I don't have a world coin book so, I have no clue. I know it is worth at least spot but, what is it worth as a coin? Thanks for any help! GM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britannia_(coin) 2001 circulation- 44,816; proof- 7,643; proof sets- 10,000 There are a few that sold on ebay- $45 -$60 approx. As for grade I can't help you there.
It's similar to the US ASE ... it is denominated, but wouldn't ever circulate. Its denomination is £2, and contains an ounce of silver. The fractions are valued as follows: Britannia .... 1oz ... £2 .... ½oz ... £1 .... ¼oz ... 50 1/10oz ... 20p The gold Britannias come in the same weights and are denominated thus: 1oz ... £100 ½oz ... £50 ¼oz ... £25 1/10oz ... £10
Its a silver bullion round known as a "Britannia" like you have your ASE`s It has a £2 denomination so it can be classed as a coin and it is One Ounce of Fine Silver. It is described as a "Helmeted figure of Britannia holding a trident and a shield with a lion in the background" It would be graded under British grading terms as "BU" Brilliant Uncirculated. Spink says 44,816 issued. They are a beautiful series with a different design issued each year. Their value depends on the silver bullion prices at the time although they seem to sell on eBay for between £20 ($31) and £30 ($47) Why not collect the whole series from 1998 upto 2010. Now I will go find photographs of mine.
Micky Very nice! I hadn't kept up with the design changes (I did until about 2005, knowing that even years were one type, odd another). I have the 2001, 2002 and 2003 myself. Geekman, The grade is BU - they come in plastic sheeting, so if yours is still therein, it'd still be BU. In US nomenclature, it'd be MS-6x, where x is most likely 5 - 9
Thanks Andyscouse, I normally collect old British, American and world coins but I have these as an exception. My favorite is the latest 2010, I am going to buy the one with Britannia in gold
