For 2008 the Royal Mint released a newly designed Britannia 50p Fifty Pence Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .958 Silver and weighing one quarter of an ounce of fine pure Silver.
The new 2008 Britannia coin features a classic representation of Britannia by John Bergdahl, incorporating well-recognised symbols long associated with her image. However, he has also included a lighthouse in the background and, as waves crash around the proud, strong, upstanding figure, she almost appears to form part of the sea that surrounds and protects the British Isles. The powerful obverse design, capturing the Queen in a realistic profile is the work of sculptor and medallist Ian Rank Broadley, FRBS, FSNAD. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage 2,500 Worldwide
Mark a milestone or great British moment with this year-dated Britannia coin
Finished to Royal Mint's Proof Quality
Struck in Solid Fine .958 Silver Weighing One Quarter of an Ounce of Pure Silver
Features Britannia with Trident and Shield by acclaimed Designer John Bergdahl
