Gold · coin · 999.9 · The Royal Mint
Gold Britannia 1/2 oz
The 1/2 oz Gold Britannia contains half a troy ounce (15.55 g) of 999.9 fine gold, with the same Britannia design as The Royal Mint's flagship 1 oz coin.
Images are for illustration and show the general design. The year of issue and design details of the coin you receive may vary.
$2,194.56
No sales tax charged · updates live| Metal | Gold (Au, element 79) |
|---|---|
| Fine metal content | 15.6 g · 0.5000 ozt |
| Fineness | 999.9 |
| Premium over spot | 5.5% |
| Spot price used | $4,160.30 / ozt |
| Sales tax | No sales tax charged · United States |
| Price chart | Gold price chart → |
About the 1/2 oz Gold Britannia
The half ounce sits between the quarter-ounce coin and the full ounce. It costs less per coin than a 1 oz Britannia, and carries a lower premium per ounce than the smaller fractional coins. Like every modern gold Britannia, it shows Britannia with her trident and shield, the figure of Britain that has appeared on British coins for centuries.
Smaller gold coins let you buy gold in amounts that suit your budget, and sell part of a holding when you need to rather than all at once. The trade-off is a higher premium per ounce than one-ounce coins and bars, so many buyers combine small coins for flexibility with larger pieces for value.
Buying and paying
The 1/2 oz Gold Britannia is priced live from the gold spot price plus a stated premium of 5.5%, 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
How much gold is in a 1/2 oz Gold Britannia?
It contains half a troy ounce, 15.55 g, of 999.9 fine gold. It is legal tender in the UK with a face value of £50.
Is one half-ounce coin better than two quarter-ounce coins?
They contain the same amount of gold, but one half-ounce coin usually costs less, because the premium per ounce falls as coins get larger. Two quarter-ounce coins let you sell or give away gold in smaller amounts.
1/2 oz Britannia or 1 oz Britannia?
The 1 oz coin carries a lower premium per ounce, so it is better value for the gold. The half ounce costs less per coin, which suits buyers building a holding in smaller steps.
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