Gold Britannia Information
The Gold Britannia is the official gold bullion coin of Great Britain. First produced in 1987 by the Royal Mint, the Britannia is produced in 22 carat gold, and is currently minted in 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz Weights. They have legal tender status and are backed by the Royal Mint for weight and content. The Gold Britannia coin was originally alloyed with Copper but from 1990 it was alloyed with Silver. This resulted in a colour difference in Gold Britannias since 1990, when they have been a lighter yellow gold colour. Earlier Gold Britannias have a deep gold colour.
Since its introduction there have been 7 designs used for the reverse of the coins. In 1987, the design on the reverse of the coin was of a standing figure of Britannia (commonly known as “the classic design”). The first new design was introduced in 1997 and then new designs have been introduced in alternate years since 2001, alternating new and classic Britannia designs. These have included various depictions of the goddess Britannia, including the seated Britannia, Britannia in helmet, the Britannia driving a chariot (a special 10th anniversary design) and the standing Britannia. The most recent Standing Britannia used on the gold coins was designed by sculptor Philip Nathan. For the 2011 Britannia family there is a new patriotic design of Britannia, seated amongst the folds of the Union Jack Flag, which was created by the artist and sculptor David Mach RA.
In 1997, to mark the tenth anniversary of the gold Britannia coins, a special design showing Britannia driving a chariot in the manner of Boudica was used (again designed by Philip Nathan). 1997 is the only year issued using this design, which makes it a desirable coin for collectors of Britannia coins.
Gold Britannia Technical Specifications
| Size | Face Value GBP |
Total Weight (g) |
Fineness /1.000 |
Gold Content (T oz) |
Gold Content (g) |
Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | £100 | 34.059 g | .9167 | 1.00 | 31.104 | 32.69 |
| Half | £50 | 16.965g | .9167 | 0.50 | 15.552 | 27 |
| Quarter | £25 | 8.483g | .9167 | 0.25 | 7.776 | 22 |
| Tenth | £10 | 3.393g | .9167 | 0.10 | 3.110 | 16.5 |
At time of writing Gold Britannias, as well as the british Gold Sovereign, are free from UK Capital Gains Tax. This special status can restrict availability of this bullion coin, and keep premiums elevated.
Featured GOLD Britannia item
British Britannia 1 Ounce Gold Bullion Coin (Dates of our choice) | |||||
  Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 1,868.62 | GOLD | 1.00 | 8.70% | $ 149.62 |
GOLD Britannia Price Comparison (Click headers to compare by)
| Item | Price | Symbol | Troy Oz | % GOLD Premium | GOLD Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
British Britannia 1 Ounce Gold Bullion Coin (Dates of our choice) | |||||
Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 1,868.62 | GOLD | 1.00 | 8.70% | $ 149.62 |
5 X 2011 QE2 1OZ GOLD BRITANNIA BU COINS | |||||
  Store: Allgold Coins US 122 (98.8%) Store Inventory ending in 1d 2h 44m (No Bids) United Kingdom | $ 10,595.00 | GOLD | 5.00 | 23.27% | $ 2,000.00 |
2 X 2011 QE2 1OZ GOLD BRITANNIA BU COINS | |||||
 Store: Allgold Coins US 122 (98.8%) Store Inventory ending in 1d 2h 44m (No Bids) United Kingdom | $ 4,325.00 | GOLD | 2.00 | 25.80% | $ 887.00 |
10 X 2011 QE2 1OZ GOLD BRITANNIA BU COINS | |||||
 Store: Allgold Coins US 122 (98.8%) Store Inventory ending in 1d 2h 44m (No Bids) United Kingdom | $ 20,595.00 | GOLD | 10.00 | 19.81% | $ 3,405.00 |
FIGI 2007 $1 BRITANNIA FINE GOLD .99999 | |||||
 Seller: $nani 1640 (100.0%) Auction ending in 2d 8h 7m (No Bids) Canada | $ 99.95 | GOLD | 1.00 | -94.19% | $ -1,619.05 |
1987 Queen Elizabeth II "10 POUNDS" GOLD Britannia "1/10 Oz FINE GOLD" | |||||
 Store: Great Southern Coin 67280 (100.0%) Auction ending in 3d 11h 4m (8) USA | $ 161.50 | GOLD | 1.00 | -90.61% | $ -1,557.50 |
1987 FIRST YEAR ISSUE BRITANNIA GOLD PROOF 4 COIN SET PCGS PR69 DCAM | |||||
 Store: THE LONDON COIN COMP... 9972 (99.9%) Unknown Item Type ending in 5d 9h 11m (No Bids) United Kingdom | $ 6,799.95 | GOLD | 1.85 | 113.82% | $ 3,619.80 |
2001 ROYAL MINT BRITANNIA UNA AND LION GOLD PROOF 4 COIN SET PCGS PR69 DCAM | |||||
 Store: THE LONDON COIN COMP... 9972 (99.9%) Unknown Item Type ending in 5d 22h 31m (No Bids) United Kingdom | $ 6,499.95 | GOLD | 1.85 | 104.39% | $ 3,319.80 |
2008 BRITANNIA £50 FIFTY POUND GOLD PROOF 1/2oz COIN PCGS PR69 DCAM | |||||
 Store: THE LONDON COIN COMP... 9972 (99.9%) Unknown Item Type ending in 5d 22h 34m (No Bids) United Kingdom | $ 1,799.95 | GOLD | 0.50 | 109.42% | $ 940.45 |
2007 BRITANNIA 20TH ANNIV £50 FIFTY POUND GOLD PROOF 1/2oz COIN PCGS PR69 DCAM | |||||
 Store: THE LONDON COIN COMP... 9972 (99.9%) Unknown Item Type ending in 5d 22h 35m (No Bids) United Kingdom | $ 1,799.95 | GOLD | 0.50 | 109.42% | $ 940.45 |
2005 BRITANNIA £50 FIFTY POUND GOLD PROOF 1/2oz COIN PCGS PR69 DCAM | |||||
 Store: THE LONDON COIN COMP... 9972 (99.9%) Unknown Item Type ending in 5d 22h 36m (No Bids) United Kingdom | $ 1,799.95 | GOLD | 0.50 | 109.42% | $ 940.45 |
2003 BRITANNIA £50 FIFTY POUND GOLD PROOF 1/2oz COIN PCGS PR70 DCAM | |||||
 Store: THE LONDON COIN COMP... 9972 (99.9%) Unknown Item Type ending in 5d 22h 39m (No Bids) United Kingdom | $ 3,299.95 | GOLD | 0.50 | 283.94% | $ 2,440.45 |
2001 BRITANNIA £50 FIFTY POUND GOLD PROOF 1/2oz COIN PCGS PR70 DCAM | |||||
 Store: THE LONDON COIN COMP... 9972 (99.9%) Unknown Item Type ending in 5d 22h 41m (No Bids) United Kingdom | $ 3,299.95 | GOLD | 0.50 | 283.94% | $ 2,440.45 |
2001 BRITANNIA UNA LION £50 FIFTY POUND GOLD PROOF 1/2oz COIN PCGS PR69 DCAM | |||||
 Store: THE LONDON COIN COMP... 9972 (99.9%) Unknown Item Type ending in 5d 22h 44m (No Bids) United Kingdom | $ 1,799.95 | GOLD | 0.50 | 109.42% | $ 940.45 |
1997 BRITANNIA 10TH ANNIV CHARIOT £50 POUND GOLD PROOF 1/2oz COIN PCGS PR69 DCAM | |||||
 Store: THE LONDON COIN COMP... 9972 (99.9%) Unknown Item Type ending in 5d 22h 45m (No Bids) United Kingdom | $ 2,099.95 | GOLD | 0.50 | 144.32% | $ 1,240.45 |
Gr. Britain, 1992 1/10 Ounce Gold Britannia Proof, w/case and COA, 1,000 Struck | |||||
 Store: Steve's Coins-Market... 6151 (99.9%) Auction ending in 6d 2h 14m (2) Phoenix,AZ,USA | $ 157.50 | GOLD | 0.10 | -8.38% | $ -14.40 |
1987 GOLD Britannia of Great Britain; Gem BU solid .917 Fine Gold | |||||
 Store: 1proudpapa Coins and... 19473 (99.9%) Auction ending in 6d 12h 16m (2) Tujunga,CA,USA | $ 26.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | -98.49% | $ -1,693.00 |
1990 QE2 4 COIN GOLD PROOF BRITANNIA SET (BOXED + COA) | |||||
 Store: Allgold Coins US 122 (98.8%) Store Inventory ending in 8d 2h 9m (No Bids) United Kingdom | $ 4,195.00 | GOLD | 1.85 | 31.91% | $ 1,014.85 |
2006 QE2 4 COIN GOLD PROOF BRITANNIA SET (BOXED + COA) | |||||
 Store: Allgold Coins US 122 (98.8%) Store Inventory ending in 8d 2h 9m (No Bids) United Kingdom | $ 4,195.00 | GOLD | 1.85 | 31.91% | $ 1,014.85 |
2010 QE2 1OZ GOLD BRITANNIA BU COIN | |||||
 Store: Allgold Coins US 122 (98.8%) Store Inventory ending in 8d 2h 9m (No Bids) United Kingdom | $ 2,215.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 28.85% | $ 496.00 |
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