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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1oz Gold Britannia Best Value 24ct
1oz Gold Britannia Best Value 24ct
£ 3,519.83
Best Value Half Ounce Britannia Gold Coin
Best Value Half Ounce Britannia Gold Coin
£ 1,795.59
2026 1oz Gold Britannia Coin
2026 1oz Gold Britannia Coin
£ 3,576.70
British Royal Mint 2020 UK Britannia Proof Gold Coin 1/4 oz 0.9999
British Royal Mint 2020 UK Britannia Proof Gold Coin 1/4 oz 0.9999
£ 892.34
1 oz Britannia gold coin, British Royal Mint, 2012
1 oz Britannia gold coin, British Royal Mint, 2012
£ 3,423.70
2022 UK Britannia 1oz Gold Coin 0.9999 Fine
2022 UK Britannia 1oz Gold Coin 0.9999 Fine
£ 3,509.38
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
Britannia 2022  1/10oz Gold Bullion Coin, 999.9 Fine Gold - Mint Condition
Britannia 2022 1/10oz Gold Bullion Coin, 999.9 Fine Gold - Mint Condition
£ 379.00

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