The reverse features Philip Nathan's world-famous Britannia design, originally created for The Royal Mint's Gold Britannia bullion series in 1987.

Britannia stands confidently amongst the waves, wearing a traditional Corinthian helmet and flowing robes that create an impression of movement and strength.

In her right hand, Britannia holds a trident symbolising Britain's maritime heritage and historic relationship with the sea.

Her left hand is positioned beside a shield displaying the Union Flag, representing protection, national identity and strength.

An olive branch symbolises peace, providing an important contrast to the defensive imagery of the shield and trident.

The reverse inscriptions identify the coin as “BRITANNIA”, with the year 2021, ten-troy-ounce weight and 999 fine silver purity.

A finely engraved radial-line background surrounds the central artwork, creating distinctive reflective effects and providing an additional security feature.

The obverse displays Jody Clark's fifth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, showing the monarch facing right and wearing the George IV State Diadem.

The surrounding Latin inscriptions identify Queen Elizabeth II and include the official £10 denomination.

The substantial 89mm diameter allows the exceptionally detailed Britannia artwork and Queen Elizabeth II portrait to be appreciated in a larger format than conventional one-ounce silver bullion coins.

Britannia has been one of Britain's most enduring national symbols for nearly two thousand years.

Representations of Britannia first appeared on Roman coinage during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, establishing an association between the female figure and the island of Britain.

Britannia subsequently became an important symbol of national identity, courage, protection and maritime strength.

The character returned to British coinage during the reign of King Charles II and remained a recognisable feature of British currency for centuries.

In 1987, The Royal Mint introduced the modern Gold Britannia bullion coin featuring an iconic new design by sculptor Philip Nathan.

Nathan's artwork depicted Britannia standing confidently with a trident, shield and olive branch, representing the nation's maritime heritage, strength and commitment to peace.

The Silver Britannia bullion collection followed in 1997 and developed into one of the world's most recognisable silver investment coin series.

From 2013, the standard Silver Britannia was produced in .999 fine silver, replacing the earlier Britannia silver alloy.

The 2021 ten-ounce edition presented Philip Nathan's celebrated artwork in an impressive large-format bullion coin measuring 89mm in diameter.

Featuring Jody Clark's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and a radial-line security background, this substantial £10 legal-tender issue combines historic British symbolism with modern precious-metal manufacturing.