UK – Gold Britannia


UK - The Gold Britannia

Although the UK already had maybe the most recognisable gold coin in the World with the gold sovereign, back in the 1980's there was a growing trend towards one ounce gold bullion coins. So in 1987 the Royal Mint launched their own 0.9999 1oz bullion gold coin. What better choice of name as Britannia, the female representation of Britain for almost 2000 years.

The 1987 Gold Britannia was designed by Philip Nathan. It's been updated and had different designs in some years, but the reverse image is always that of Britannia. The Obverse has a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.

Specifications:

  • Denomination £100
  • Alloy 999.9 fine gold
  • Weight 31.21g
  • Diameter 32.69 mm
  • Fineness 999.9 (99.99% gold)
Britannia Gold Coins have an advantage for UK residents. At the time of writing, Gold Britannia's are VAT free for non VAT registered private individuals and are UK capital gains tax free (for UK residents only), due to being legal tender. Please check current regulations and if necessary get advice from an accountant or other financial/legal advisor before purchasing.

As usual, these coins have a family, such as 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/10th oz.

Images used by permission of The Royal Mint
 
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1987. See Coins and Events of 1987
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Gold Coins. See more Gold Coins coins and see which Gold Coins coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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2004 1/10th Britannia Gold Proof Coin Queen Elizabeth II Boxed With COA
2004 1/10th Britannia Gold Proof Coin Queen Elizabeth II Boxed With COA
£ 430.00
1988 BOXED GOLD PROOF GREAT BRITAIN £25 1/4oz BRITANNIA
1988 BOXED GOLD PROOF GREAT BRITAIN £25 1/4oz BRITANNIA
£ 924.70
Best Value Half Ounce Britannia Gold Coin
Best Value Half Ounce Britannia Gold Coin
£ 1,930.85
2026 1oz Gold Britannia Coin – King Charles III – Fine Gold – In Capsule
2026 1oz Gold Britannia Coin – King Charles III – Fine Gold – In Capsule
£ 3,850.00
Royal Mint - 5G Britannia Gold Bar - (AU .999)  Pure Gold - 24K Gold Bullion Bar
Royal Mint - 5G Britannia Gold Bar - (AU .999) Pure Gold - 24K Gold Bullion Bar
£ 640.00
2023 King Charles III Coronation 1/10 oz Gold Britannia Minty Bullion Coin
2023 King Charles III Coronation 1/10 oz Gold Britannia Minty Bullion Coin
£ 400.00
1/10 Oz 999.9 Fine Gold Royal Mint Britannia 2025 Bullion Investment Coin
1/10 Oz 999.9 Fine Gold Royal Mint Britannia 2025 Bullion Investment Coin
£ 638.50
THE LONGEST REIGNING MONARCH DATESTAMP 2015 1/10 OZ BRITANNIA GOLD COIN
THE LONGEST REIGNING MONARCH DATESTAMP 2015 1/10 OZ BRITANNIA GOLD COIN
£ 414.70

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