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 a 2026 gold Britannia?

Gold Britannias are the most popular gold bullion coins in the UK.

They offer a great benefit to British investors. They are exempt from Capital Gain Tax in the UK. The weight, purity and gold content of the 2024 gold Britannia is backed by the Royal Mint.

Depending on their year of issue, the purity of their gold content varies. Gold Britannia coins produced before 2012 are made of 22-carat gold, while coins from the following years were (and are still) produced in 24-carat gold. Although pure gold coins (24 carats) are more fragile, both Britannias are as good for trades as they are for storage.

Finally, buying gold Britannia coins offer several advantages compared to gold bars, and is a great choice for any precious metal investor.

• They enable to split your precious metal portfolio into smaller units of a half ounce of gold.
• They are highly liquid and have a low premium over the gold spot price.
• Their fine gold content of 1/2 troy ounce (15.5515 grams) enables them to track their price easily. Since the gold price is also quoted in ounces, you just need to look at the live gold price available on our website to know the exact value of your gold Britannia.