The 2026 Britannia bullion coin, crafted from 999.9 fine gold, is a premium choice for both collectors and investors who value intricate design and unmatched security. Featuring a striking portrait of King Charles III, this coin is celebrated as the most visually secure bullion coin in the world. Its four cutting-edge security features include a latent image that shifts between a padlock and Britannia’s trident, and surface animation that simulates the movement of waves, enhancing both its aesthetic appeal and protection against counterfeiting.

Why buy fractional-ounce gold coins?

What are fractional gold coins?

Fractional coins are bullion coins made of less than one troy ounce of gold. The most common denomination is 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz and 1/20 oz. Most of the fractional ounces of gold coins are produced by world-renowned mints and therefore, recognised worldwide. These include the British Royal Mint, The United States Mint and the South African Mint.

Even though fractional gold coins contain less gold, they are a great alternative way to invest in precious metals. Buy tenth-ounce gold Britannia offer the benefits of fractional ounces gold coins, as explained below :

What is the benefit of fractional ounces of gold coins?

One of the main benefits to buying fractional ounce gold coins is the price. Simply they are more affordable compared to a one-ounce gold bullion coin. A 1-ounce gold coin can be an important financial investment if you have a small budget. If you are a coin collector, it can also be a downturn and restrain you from your hobby. Therefore, budget is an important aspect of fractional gold. It is easier to save money and buy a tenth-ounce gold Britannia (1/10 oz) or 1/4 oz (that cost around £95 and £240 each) than waiting until you have saved £950 to acquire a full ounce gold coin.

The great benefit of fractional ounces is the flexibility that these coins offer. You can purchase more coins at lower prices, and make your portfolio more flexible, in the sense that you can sell a smaller part of your investment. Produced in smaller quantities than the traditional ounces, they are ideal if you want to convert your gold into small amounts of cash to pay for small expenditures. In fact, fractional gold coin makes your portfolio more liquid compared to holding traditional 1 ounces gold coins or bars.

Fractional gold coins are a great way to start a Gold investment portfolio. They are also considered a good choice to enhance an existing one. Gerrards make it easy with our live precious metals prices to add fractional gold ounces to your own gold portfolio. By buying Fractional Gold with Gerrards, you can be confident of adding quality bullion to your investment portfolio at the most up to date gold price. All the selling prices for our gold coins and bars are based on the precious metals prices quoted in real-time in the financial markets.

About the 1/10 oz gold Britannia

With fractional gold coins like 1/10 oz Gold Britannia, you can add additional designs to your gold coins collection. With its iconic design, the 1/10 oz gold Britannia combines collectibility and bullion investment appeal. Buy tenth-ounce gold Britannia make it easy for new and experienced investors to own gold bullion coins in smaller units. For people looking to invest small amounts in physical gold, the 1/10 ounce is a great option. As a new investor or collector, you can allocate easily a monthly budget of £120 by buying 1/10 oz Britannia. Tenth Britannia gold coins enable you to invest in gold through smaller regular purchases. In addition, you can exchange this coin easily if you need extra money for your spending. 1/10 ounce gold Britannia offer greater liquidity for your gold portfolio.

Why buy Britannia gold bullion coins?

Britannias are the most famous gold bullion coins in the United Kingdom. They are legal tender in their country of origin and are, therefore, are highly liquid, both in UK and Europe. Gold Britannia are a popular bullion coin internationally, because of its low premium above spot. Therefore, it is a gold bullion coin relatively easy to trade and sell. In addition, British gold Britannia coins are in high demand among gold investors, because of their low premium, the beauty of their design and their longstanding minting history. As a highly popular British gold piece, the Gold Britannia is a great bullion coin that adds diversity to investor portfolios.