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Gold · coin · 999.9 · The Royal Mint

Gold Britannia 1 oz

The 1 oz Gold Britannia is The Royal Mint's flagship bullion coin and one of the most recognised gold coins in the world. Each coin contains one troy ounce of 999.9 fine (24-carat) gold, a straightforward way to own physical gold that is easy to value and easy to sell.

Images are for illustration and show the general design. The year of issue and design details of the coin you receive may vary.

£3,043.98
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£2,839.10
We buy this coin at 97% of the spot value of its fine metal content. The price moves with the market.
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MetalGold (Au, element 79)
Fine metal content1 ozt
Fineness999.9
Premium over spot4%
We buy at (97% of spot)£2,839.10
Spot price used£2,926.91 / ozt
VATVAT-free investment gold · United Kingdom
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Price in every currency

CurrencyPriceWe buyExchange rate used
GBP£3,043.98£2,839.101 GBP = 1.3380 USD
EUR€3,647.22€3,401.731 EUR = 1.1167 USD
USDUS$4,072.85US$3,798.71—
CHFCHF 3'360.71CHF 3'134.511 CHF = 1.2119 USD
CADCA$5,695.49CA$5,312.141 CAD = 0.7151 USD
AEDAED 14,957.53AED 13,950.781 AED = 0.2723 USD

About the 1 oz Gold Britannia

The reverse shows Britannia, the figure of Britain with her trident and shield, who has appeared on British coins for centuries. Since 2021 the coin has carried security features in its design, including a latent image that changes as the coin is tilted and fine radial lines across the surface. It measures 32.69 mm across.

One-ounce gold coins from national mints are the most widely recognised form of investment gold. The issuing mint stands behind each coin's weight and purity, so the 1 oz Gold Britannia is easy to sell to bullion dealers around the world, and its price follows the gold spot price closely, with a modest premium for minting.

Buying and paying

The 1 oz Gold Britannia is priced live from the gold spot price plus a stated premium of 4%, in any of six currencies. At checkout your price is locked for 10 minutes while you confirm your order. You then pay by bank transfer (UK Faster Payments, SEPA or SWIFT), quoting your order number. Any VAT for your delivery country is shown before you order.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Gold Britannia 24 carat?

Yes. Since 2013 the 1 oz Gold Britannia has been struck in 999.9 fine gold, which is 24 carat. Britannias made from 1987 to 2012 were 22-carat coins, but they still contained one full troy ounce of fine gold.

How big is a 1 oz Gold Britannia?

The coin measures 32.69 mm across and contains one troy ounce (31.10 g) of fine gold. It is legal tender in the UK with a face value of £100, although its gold is worth far more.

How can I tell a Gold Britannia is genuine?

Coins from 2021 onwards carry several security features. The most visible is a small latent image below Britannia's gown that switches between a trident and a padlock as you tilt the coin. The surface also has a wave pattern that appears to move. Checking the weight and diameter against the official figures is a quick extra test.

Gold Britannia or Gold Maple Leaf: which should I buy?

Both are 999.9 fine and contain exactly one troy ounce of gold, so the metal you own is the same. Compare the premiums shown on each page, and think about which coin is best known where you are likely to sell. Both are recognised by bullion dealers worldwide.

Can I sell it back to you later?

Yes. We buy coins like this back at 97% of the live spot value of their fine metal content, with no fees. Request a quote on our Sell to us page, and we pay by bank transfer once we have received and checked the item.

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