In 2006, the Royal Mint struck a special Limited Issue Britannia £2 Two Pound Silver Proof 5 Coin Set with all the designs up to 2006 and each has been selectively gold plated by the Royal Mint.
The image of Britannia is one of the most potent and immediately recognisable symbols of Britain. When the Britannia bullion coin was issued in 1987, she was the obvious choice to feature on its reverse.