1oz British Britannia Gold Coin 2024

the 1-ounce British Britannia Gold Bullion Coin. Nearly 2,000 years ago, a figure was shaped to symbolise a great nation and its people. The Romans imagined a noble, graceful warrior and placed her on coins with the name of Britannia. Britannia being the new province the Romans had claimed.

Britannia has been reimagined numerous times as she has appeared on the coins produced of every British monarch from Charles II through to His Majesty the King. The artists of each age have depicted her in unique ways that reflect the ideas and aesthetics of designing. Through every distinct incarnation, Britannia has taken on more layers of meaning. She has come to embody the spirit of the British nation.

Britannia gold bullions were added to The Royal Mint’s Bullion portfolio in the year of 1987. At the same time, the global Bullion market was growing rapidly. Philip Nathan, a medalist and sculpturist, created a distinctive and communally supported interpretation of Britannia. She represents an icon with a strong maritime influence. Standing windswept in a classical gown, waves at her feet; trident, shield and olive branch in hand – symbols that are instantly recognisable in the precious metal international market. The modern face of the British national Bullion coin and a symbol of strength and tradition.

As the United Kingdoms's official government-authorised mint, only coins from The Royal Mint offer a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exemption, a feature many experts seek. Additionally, British Britannias act as a legal tender. This ensures our customers have a diverse selection of UK gold coins to choose from.

Why Buy

• Britannia gold bullion coins are renowned for their beauty. Their weight and quality are verified at the centuries-old annual Trial of the Pyx. 
• Gold coins in the UK are known for being a stable investment decision. The British Britannia Gold Coin is a solid purchase with the price of gold never losing significant worth.
• British Britannia Gold Coin is a genuine work of art made of physical gold. It features Philip Nathan's creative interpretation of a timeless British icon - the Britannia.
• Britannia Gold Bullion is a part of Britain, her legacy and her future. A flagship coin of The Royal Mint, Britannia has been struck on the nation's coinage since 1672. These coins will undoubtedly will be forged far into the future.
• British Britannia Gold Coin leads the way to redefine security in the bullion market. Four advanced security features take the coin's visual security to the next level.
• Britannia's are a great way to diversify your investment portfolio. Buying gold and investing in gold is seen as a safe haven asset.
• British Britannias have tax benefits. The Gold British Britannia is exempt from Capital Gains Tax (GCT) and is VAT free.