{"product_id":"britannia-japan-cherry-blossom-privy-2026-1oz-999-fine-silver-bu-coin-the-royal-mint","title":"Britannia Japan Cherry Blossom Privy 2026 1oz .999 Fine Silver BU Coin – The Royal Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd one of the most distinctive international Britannia releases of 2026 to your collection with the \u003cstrong\u003eBritannia Japan Cherry Blossom Privy 2026 1oz .999 Fine Silver BU Coin – The Royal Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruck from \u003cstrong\u003e1 Troy Ounce of .999 Fine Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, this special edition takes Philip Nathan's world-famous Britannia design and introduces a delicate \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Cherry Blossom – Sakura – privy mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining one of Britain's most recognisable national symbols with imagery deeply associated with Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eThe Royal Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, the coin remains official United Kingdom legal tender with a face value of \u003cstrong\u003e£2\u003c\/strong\u003e, while offering collectors a significantly less common alternative to the standard 2026 Silver Britannia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJapan Cherry Blossom Privy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of this edition is its specially engraved \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Cherry Blossom privy mark\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown in Japan as \u003cstrong\u003eSakura\u003c\/strong\u003e, cherry blossom is closely associated with spring, renewal and new beginnings, while also becoming one of the most internationally recognisable symbols of Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLPM describes the edition as bringing together \u003cstrong\u003eWestern history and traditional Eastern aesthetics\u003c\/strong\u003e, incorporating the delicate Japanese cherry blossom motif into the established Britannia design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is an unusual international Britannia variant with strong crossover appeal for collectors of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBritannia bullion coins\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoyal Mint privy issues\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese-themed precious metals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational bullion variations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern limited-distribution silver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eClassic Britannia Reverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse retains \u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Nathan's iconic standing Britannia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBritannia stands confidently beside the sea, holding her trident while carrying a shield bearing the Union Flag – a design that has become synonymous with modern British bullion. The Japanese Cherry Blossom privy distinguishes this special edition from the conventional 2026 release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKing Charles III Obverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features the official portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eHis Majesty King Charles III\u003c\/strong\u003e, created by British sculptor \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Jennings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is accompanied by the coin's \u003cstrong\u003e£2 face value\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming its status as official British legal tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAdvanced Britannia Security Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe underlying 2026 Britannia design incorporates The Royal Mint's sophisticated bullion security technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatent Image\u003c\/strong\u003e – changes between a padlock and trident depending on viewing angle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Animation\u003c\/strong\u003e – precision engraving creates the appearance of movement behind Britannia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-Text\u003c\/strong\u003e – extremely fine lettering incorporated into the design\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTincture Lines\u003c\/strong\u003e – detailed patterns represent the colours and elements of the Union Flag on Britannia's shield\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Mint confirms all four security features on its standard 2026 Britannia specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e1 Troy Ounce of .999 Fine Silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach coin contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Troy Ounce of .999 Fine Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewith a diameter of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e38.61mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and thickness of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt carries a legal tender denomination of \u003cstrong\u003e£2\u003c\/strong\u003e and, like other qualifying Royal Mint bullion coins, is \u003cstrong\u003eCapital Gains Tax exempt for UK residents\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInternational 2026 Britannia Privy Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cherry Blossom coin forms part of a particularly interesting period for international Britannia variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlongside the standard 2026 Britannia, The Royal Mint has produced international privy releases connected with markets including \u003cstrong\u003eJapan, Hong Kong and Singapore\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving Britannia collectors multiple regional variants to pursue. The Japanese edition is distinguished specifically by its \u003cstrong\u003eCherry Blossom privy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a collector building a complete 2026 international Britannia set, this makes the Japanese issue an especially relevant addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMintage Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo confirmed maximum mintage should currently be quoted for this product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile some 2026 international Britannia releases have published production limits – for example, the Hong Kong Privy is documented at \u003cstrong\u003e100,000 coins\u003c\/strong\u003e – I could not identify an equally authoritative published production figure for the Cherry Blossom silver edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryday Bullion therefore does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e claim an unverified limited mintage for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts collectable appeal instead comes from its:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapan-specific design\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecialist sourcing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistinctive Cherry Blossom privy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrong demand amongst modern Britannia collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Royal Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Britannia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e International Privy – Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Cherry Blossom \/ Sakura\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Bullion Coin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Troy Ounce\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Silver Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.1 Grams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e .999 Fine Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e £2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38.61mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reeded\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant Uncirculated \/ Bullion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e King Charles III\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martin Jennings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standing Britannia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philip Nathan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Latent Image, Surface Animation, Micro-Text \u0026amp; 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