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 recognized gold coins in the world. Each coin contains one troy ounce of 999.9 fine (24-karat) 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.
$4,326.71
No sales tax charged · updates live| Metal | Gold (Au, element 79) |
|---|---|
| Fine metal content | 1 ozt |
| Fineness | 999.9 |
| Premium over spot | 4% |
| Spot price used | $4,160.30 / ozt |
| Sales tax | No sales tax charged · United States |
| Price chart | Gold price chart → |
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 recognized 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 US dollars. At checkout your price is locked for 10 minutes while you confirm your order. You then pay by domestic wire transfer or ACH, quoting your order number. We currently charge no sales tax; any use tax your state may require is your responsibility.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Gold Britannia 24 karat?
Yes. Since 2013 the 1 oz Gold Britannia has been struck in 999.9 fine gold, which is 24 karat. Britannias made from 1987 to 2012 were 22-karat 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 recognized by bullion dealers worldwide.
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