A unique collaboration between The Royal Mint and the United States Mint: the 1 troy ounce silver Britannia and Liberty coin from 2024. The coin contains 1 troy ounce (31.103 grams) of 99.9% pure silver and has a limited mintage of 260,500 pieces worldwide.
The 1 troy ounce Silver Britannia and Liberty coin from 2024 is struck in 99.9% pure silver and weighs 1 troy ounce (31.103 grams). The coin has a diameter of 38.61 millimeters and only 260.500 coins have been issued worldwide.
The Royal Mint has entered into a collaboration with the United States Mint to release a series honoring the national symbols of Britannia and Liberty in a single design. The chief engravers of each coin, Gordon Summers and Joseph Menna, have collaborated for the first time to create a joint coin design.
The design of this series depicts Lady Britannia and Lady Liberty as equally prominent figures. These figures represent determination and freedom, virtues that underpin the national identities of both the United Kingdom and the United States.
In addition to the unique collaboration, the design is also distinctive. Lady Britannia's wavy hair is intentionally depicted to reflect her historical connection to the sea. She is depicted with her iconic trident. Noticeable is the symmetry in the torch and the trident, which unites the elements of fire and water and contributes to the duality of the design, as stated by Gordon Summers, The Royal Mint’s Chief Engraver.
Joseph Menna, Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, notes that Lady Liberty on the coin symbolizes opportunities. This represents the many people who came to America from immigrant ships from Europe. Lady Liberty is not depicted on the coin from a specific ethnic origin, making her emblematic of America as a whole.
The obverse of the coin shows Lady Britannia and Lady Liberty. Both are depicted in a unique way. For example, Lady Britannia with wavy hair and Lady Liberty with no ethical background is on the coin. Around them are the inscriptions BRITANNIA AND LIBERTY - the name of the coin, 1OZ 999 FINE SILVER - the weight and grade of the silver and 2024 - the year of issue.
The reverse shows the effigy of King Charles III. Around it are the inscriptions 2 POUNDS - the face value of the coin in the country of origin, CHARLES III - the name of the king of the United Kingdom and D. G. REX F. D. - the Latin abbreviation that stands for "in God's grace, king."