2018 Great Britain 1 oz Silver Britannia Oriental Border BU

2018 Great Britain 1 oz Silver Britannia – Oriental Border, BU

CVC & Collectables presents the 2018 1 oz Silver Britannia, a special-edition release from The Royal Mint featuring the striking Oriental Border design. Struck in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, this coin combines the iconic image of Britannia with a rim inspired by the decorative borders found on British Trade Dollars issued in Asia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Coin Highlights:

• Issuer: United Kingdom – The Royal Mint

• Date: 2018

• Mint: The Royal Mint

• Denomination: £2 (Two Pounds)

• Reference: Bullion Issue – Oriental Border Edition

• Composition: Silver (.999 fine)

• Weight: 31.1 g (1 troy oz)

• Diameter: 38.61 mm

• Thickness: ~3.0 mm

• Grade: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)

• Obverse Design: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark, surrounded by inscriptions ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 2 POUNDS · 2018.

• Reverse Design: Britannia holding shield, trident, and olive branch by Philip Nathan; accented with the unique Oriental Border rim design.

• Edge: Reeded

Historical Significance:
The Britannia series has been the flagship bullion coin of the United Kingdom since its introduction in 1997. The 2018 Oriental Border edition pays homage to the British Trade Dollar (1895–1935), which circulated in Asia and carried similar decorative elements. This design celebrates Britain’s numismatic and trade history while maintaining the purity and bullion integrity of the modern Britannia.

Collectibility:
As a limited-edition release, the 2018 Britannia Oriental Border is highly sought after by both investors and collectors. Its crossover appeal—blending traditional bullion investment with a historic design tribute—makes it a standout piece in any modern world silver collection.