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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British Royal Mint 2024 UK Britannia 1/10 oz Gold Coin 0.9999
British Royal Mint 2024 UK Britannia 1/10 oz Gold Coin 0.9999
£ 375.00
2026 1/10 oz Gold Britannia Coin – King Charles III – Royal Mint .9999 Fine Gold
2026 1/10 oz Gold Britannia Coin – King Charles III – Royal Mint .9999 Fine Gold
£ 392.26
British Royal Mint 2024-2025 UK Britannia 1/10 oz Gold Coin 0.9999
British Royal Mint 2024-2025 UK Britannia 1/10 oz Gold Coin 0.9999
£ 379.00
British Royal Mint 2025 UK Britannia 1/10 oz Gold Coin 0.9999
British Royal Mint 2025 UK Britannia 1/10 oz Gold Coin 0.9999
£ 389.20
The Royal Mint Britannia Gold Bar 1g 999.9 Fine Gold (Carded)
The Royal Mint Britannia Gold Bar 1g 999.9 Fine Gold (Carded)
£ 125.50
2026 1/10 oz Gold Britannia Coin – King Charles III – Royal Mint .9999 Fine Gold
2026 1/10 oz Gold Britannia Coin – King Charles III – Royal Mint .9999 Fine Gold
£ 379.00
Britannia Bullion Coins of the World  1/500 Oz 999 Gold Coin 3000 Fr. Chad 2019
Britannia Bullion Coins of the World 1/500 Oz 999 Gold Coin 3000 Fr. Chad 2019
£ 56.35
Royal Mint Britannia 2024 1/40 oz 999.9 Fine Gold Proof Coin - New in Assay
Royal Mint Britannia 2024 1/40 oz 999.9 Fine Gold Proof Coin - New in Assay
£ 141.10

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