2020 proof Britannia range launches with a huge range of sizes and sets from the Royal Mint

Another early in the year release for the Royal mint’s iconic Britannia series of proof coins and it’s as expansive as ever. Ice sculptor James Tottle is having his first crack at designing this series and has done a very nice job of it. A little busy in the background, perhaps, but it strikes all the jingoistic chords that has epitomised the Britannia for decades.

The usual vast selection of size. There are 8 gold coins ranging from 5oz down to 1/40oz. Only the 5oz, 2oz and 1/4oz are on offer individually, with the rest included in one of two sets. A three-coin set (1/2, 1/4, 1/10) for £1700.00 and a six-coin set (1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/10, 1/20, 1/40) for £3850.00 are the only options for some.

Silver coins come in 1kg, 5oz and 1oz proof finish, or as a 1oz brilliant uncirculated that is vastly cheaper (£55 vs £85). A six-coin set (1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/10, 1/20, 1/40) remains the only way to pick up the tiddlers, and sells for £215.00. Also joining the range this year is a neat looking set comprised of a pair of 1oz silver coins. One is a proof coin, the other is reverse-frosted, this being the only way to obtain this coin. The mintage of this £170.000 set is just 700 pieces.

A great new addition is the framed with a print offering. Just 25 of the gold coins will be offered in a choice of black or dark-wood frame with a print of Tottle’s original artwork designs. A further 100 of the silver coin will be presented in the same way, but with a different print and a choice of four frame styles. You can see an image at bottom. The price premium is higher as you would expect, but this does seem to be a cool way to obtain this staple of the numismatic calendar.

A single 1/4oz platinum version is also available for £25 less than the equivalent gold. Packaging on all versions is of a good quality – we’d expect nothing less from the Royal Mint. Please double check the mintages before purchasing. We think we’re correct, but the info presented is hardly crystal clear. Available to order now, if you buy after clicking the link below we’ll
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