British Britannia Gold Coin

The Britannia is the United Kingdom’s bullion gold coin. It is struck by The Royal Mint, which has been in operation for over a thousand years. The gold Britannia was introduced in 1987; since 2013 it has been 999.9 fine, before that it was 22 carat.

The reverse shows Britannia herself — the standing figure with trident and shield that has stood for Britain for centuries. Philip Nathan drew the original. The obverse carries the reigning monarch. The coin is legal tender.

Since 2021 the Britannia carries several security features at once: a surface pattern that animates as the coin tilts, micro-text and a latent image. Checking one is therefore easier than checking most coins, which is a large part of why European buyers like it.

Weights and premium

We stock 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 oz. Larger weight, lower premium per gram; smaller coins cost more per gram but are easier to sell one at a time.

Coins arrive as the mint ships them, in capsule or blister. Condition is Bank Standard, uncirculated. Buying: the price is fixed the moment you order, against the live world market, and you then collect in Tallinn or we send it by insured courier.