Gold · coin · 999.9 · The Royal Mint
Gold Britannia 1/4 oz
The 1/4 oz Gold Britannia contains a quarter of a troy ounce (7.78 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.
$1,112.88
No sales tax charged · updates live| Metal | Gold (Au, element 79) |
|---|---|
| Fine metal content | 7.78 g · 0.2500 ozt |
| Fineness | 999.9 |
| Premium over spot | 7% |
| Spot price used | $4,160.30 / ozt |
| Sales tax | No sales tax charged · United States |
| Price chart | Gold price chart → |
About the 1/4 oz Gold Britannia
Fractional coins cost more per ounce than a full ounce, but they are easier to afford and let you sell part of a holding without selling all of it. The quarter ounce is a popular middle ground between the Sovereign and the 1 oz coin.
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 1/4 oz Gold Britannia is priced live from the gold spot price plus a stated premium of 7%, 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 1/4 oz Gold Britannia?
It contains a quarter of a troy ounce, 7.78 g, of 999.9 fine gold. It is legal tender in the UK with a face value of £25.
Why does a quarter-ounce coin cost more per ounce than a 1 oz coin?
Making, packing and handling a coin costs almost the same whatever its size. Those costs are spread over less gold in a small coin, so the premium per ounce is higher.
Is the 1/4 oz Britannia a good alternative to a Sovereign?
It holds slightly more gold than a Sovereign (7.78 g against 7.32 g) and is 24 karat rather than 22. The Sovereign is more widely recognized in some markets, including the Gulf. Compare the price per gram of each before you decide.
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