The 2005 1oz Silver Britannia Bullion Coin was struck by The Royal Mint in .958 Britannia silver, the traditional fineness used for early silver Britannia issues. These pre-2013 coins form the first major era of the bullion series and are increasingly collected as a distinct group.
The reverse features Britannia, a long-standing emblem of Britain, while the obverse carries Queen Elizabeth II's portrait for the period. The design links modern bullion coinage with a figure that has appeared on British coins for centuries.
As part of the .958 silver era, the 2005 issue appeals to collectors who prefer the earlier composition and to those building a complete Silver Britannia date run from the start of the bullion programme.
