Best Value 1oz Gold Britannia Coin (Mixed Years)

Buy the Best Value 1oz Gold Britannia CGT Exempt Coin from Swift Gold

The Best Value 1oz Gold Britannia Coin is one of the UK’s most popular investment gold coins, combining exceptional craftsmanship with valuable UK tax advantages. Struck by The Royal Mint, the Britannia 1oz Gold coins contain exactly 1 troy ounce of 999.9 pure fine gold (24 carat). The Britannia Gold Coin is recognised worldwide for its design, purity and advanced security features.

As UK legal tender, Gold Britannia coins are Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Exempt for UK residents, making them one of the most tax-efficient ways to invest in physical gold.

At Swift Gold, customers can order online 24/7 at www.swiftgold.co.uk and choose either fully insured UK delivery or Next Day Collection after payment has been received.

Key Features

What are Best Value Mixed Year Gold Britannia Coins?

Best Value Mixed Year Gold Britannia coins are genuine Royal Mint gold coins from various years of issue, selected from our available stock at the time of purchase. You will receive a 1oz Gold Britannia coin; however, the exact year and design may vary.

Depending on availability, your coin may feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II or King Charles III.

Although the year and design may differ, each coin contains the same 1 troy ounce of fine gold and carries the same intrinsic gold value. Choosing a Best Value Gold Britannia is a cost-effective way to invest in one of the UK’s most recognised gold coins, often benefiting from lower premiums compared with specific-year coins.

A World-Renowned British Bullion Coin

First introduced by The Royal Mint in 1987, the Gold Britannia has become one of the world’s most recognised bullion coins. Featuring the iconic image of Britannia, the female embodiment of Britain’s strength and resilience, the design is admired by investors and collectors alike.

Earlier Gold Britannia coins (up until the year 2012) were struck in 22-carat gold (916.7% purity). However, they still contained a full troy ounce of pure gold, as the overall coin weight was higher to account for the alloy content.

Modern Gold Britannia coins (from 2013) are struck from 999.9 fine gold, offering investors one full troy ounce of pure investment-grade gold, backed by one of the world’s oldest and most respected mints.

The reverse of the coin features Britannia standing proudly with shield and trident, while the obverse carries the official effigy of the reigning monarch for the year of issue.

Advanced Security Features on Gold Britannia Coins

The Royal Mint introduced a range of innovative security features to the Gold Britannia, making it one of the most secure bullion coins available.

These include:

• A latent image that changes from a padlock to a trident when viewed from different angles.
• Surface animation created through detailed background wave patterns.
• Precision micro-text engraved around Britannia stating “DECUS ET TUTAMEN.”
• Intricate tincture lines on Britannia’s shield, inspired by traditional heraldry.

These cutting-edge features help protect against counterfeiting while adding further visual appeal to the coin.

Capital Gains Tax Exempt Gold UK

One of the biggest advantages of owning a 1oz Gold Britannia is its CGT-exempt status. As Gold Britannias are UK legal tender coins produced by The Royal Mint, any profits made when selling them are currently free from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents.

For many investors, this provides a significant advantage over bars and many foreign bullion coins.

VAT-Free Investment Gold

The 1oz Gold Britannia also qualifies as investment gold and is therefore VAT-exempt in the UK.

This allows investors to purchase physical gold without paying VAT, making it one of the most tax-efficient precious metal investments available.

Our prices are updated throughout the day in line with the live global gold spot price, ensuring customers receive competitive pricing.

Ideal for Investors

The 1oz Gold Britannia is suitable for:

• Long-term wealth preservation
• Portfolio diversification
• CGT-efficient investing
• Physical ownership of investment-grade gold
• Gifting for special occasions

Its worldwide recognition and strong secondary market make it one of the easiest gold bullion coins to buy and sell.

Buy 1oz Gold Britannia Coins from Swift Gold

Swift Gold offers competitive prices on genuine Gold Britannia bullion coins with secure online ordering available 24 hours a day.

You can choose:

• Fully insured UK delivery direct to your door, or
• Next-day collection after placing and paying for your order online.

Order your 1oz Gold Britannia CGT Exempt Coin today from www.swiftgold.co.uk and own one of Britain’s most trusted and tax-efficient gold bullion investments.