Coin Grande Bretagne 2 Pounds Charles III - 1 Oz Britannia - 2026 - Silver

This silver coin is a 2 Pounds Britannia dated 2026, issued by Great Britain. It is part of the Britannia silver series.

The obverse of the coin features an uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, facing left. A legend runs around the portrait, bearing the full inscription "Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor". The design of this obverse is the work of Martin Jennings.

The reverse of the coin features a representation of Britannia standing. She holds a trident in her right hand and a shield adorned with the Union flag and an olive branch in her left hand. A security padlock is also integrated into the design. A legend surrounds this image. The reverse motif is designed by Philip Nathan.

The edge of the coin is reeded. Production is ensured by the Royal Mint.

The minting of this coin incorporates several advanced security features. There is a latent image that alternates between a padlock and Britannia's trident when tilted. A surface animation is present, giving a moving effect to the sparkling wave background. Micro-text is also included, serving both as decoration and a security measure. Finally, Britannia's shield, adorned with the Union flag, is accented by tincture lines.

The coin has a nominal value of 2 pounds and is made of silver. Its weight is 31.1 grams and its diameter measures 38.61 millimeters.