For 2013 for the first time ever, the Royal Mint released the First Strike Britannia £10 Ten Pound Silver Proof Coin weighing five ounces of pure Silver and will be struck in solid fine .999 Silver.
The reverse designed by Robert Hunt depicts Britannia facing left as is traditional, but turns her upper body in a listening pose with an Owl perched on her knee which is a traditional symbol of wisdom.
The obverse design features Ian Rank Broadley's portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Includes: Signed Artwork, Box, Booklet and First Strike Certificate of Authenticity Chosen at Random
A Limited Edition of 3,500 Worldwide
Finished to Royal Mints Proof Standard
Minted in Solid Fine .999 Silver Weighing Five Ounces of Pure Silver
