Britannia 1/4oz Silver Coin 2024
Royal Mint
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🇬🇧 Britannia 2024 – 1/4 oz Silver Coin – Britain’s Icon in Refined Harmony
The Britannia 2024 – 1/4 oz Silver Coin continues the clear and composed design language that has defined this coin program for decades. This edition blends traditional symbolism with modern engraving techniques, presenting an imagery focused on balance, structure, and subtle detail. In the 1/4-ounce format, the motif has ample space to unfold its characteristic presence without sacrificing precision or clarity. The coin emphasizes the qualities that have distinguished Britannia since her inception: protection, maritime identity, and the quiet dignity of a national emblem.
The obverse features the portrait of King Charles III, rendered with smooth, even linework. The engraving avoids strong contrasts, instead relying on calm modelling of the contours. The monarch’s gaze appears composed, and the gentle transitions between raised relief and flat surfaces create understated depth. The surrounding inscription frames the portrait in a way that preserves its clear structure without crowding the design. The fine silver further enhances this impression through evenly distributed light, giving the portrait a soft, consistent brightness. The obverse thus appears ordered and cohesive without harsh accents.
The reverse depicts the goddess Britannia, the personification of the nation for centuries. With shield, helmet, and trident, she stands upright in a posture that expresses both calm and vigilance. The engraving follows a fine linear style that clearly articulates the folds of her garment, the contours of the shield, and the structure of the trident. The background features radial lines that create a subtle interplay of light and surface. The design refrains from narrative elements and focuses instead on the figure herself, whose symbolic strength emerges from her simple, composed stance.
In the 1/4-ounce format, the motif achieves a balanced proportion between surface area and detail. The fine silver lends the matte and polished areas a restrained vibrancy that highlights the relief without overstating it. The coin presents a design that unites traditional symbolism, structured form, and contemporary minting precision. As such, the Britannia 2024 – 1/4 oz Silver Coin stands as an expression of British identity — defined by calmness, clarity, and a timeless maritime spirit.
| Metal | Silver |
| Form | Silver Coin |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
| Manufacturer | Royal Mint |
| Series | Britannia |
| Purity | 999/1000 |
| Fineweight | 7.78 gram |
| Gross Weight | 7.78 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/4 oz |
| Year of issue | 2024 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Face value | 50 Pence |
| Diameter | 22.00 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Pouch |
| Packaging Unit | 19 per Tube |
| Large Packaging 2 | 380 per Box |