1/4oz Britannia Gold Coin - Best Value

Description

The first one ounce gold bullion coin in Britain was introduced in 1987 as a 22-carat coin, with a face value of £100. Since 2013, Britannia coins issued by the Royal Mint, are now made in 24-carat and are also issued in fractional sizes of one-half, one-quarter, and one-tenth of a troy ounce, with face values of £50, £25, and £10 respectively.

Whilst the 1/4oz Britannia Gold Coin - Best Value is technically classified as "pre-owned," this term understates the good condition of the items and very often these gold coins have been vaulted at Sharps Pixley on behalf of another client who has then decided to sell them back to us. All our best value coins are tested and authenticated by Sharps Pixley, undergoing stringent quality control checks to ensure you receive an item you are more than satisfied with.

The history of the Britannia is an interesting one. Britannia appeared almost 2,000 years ago on Roman coins, then later on copper halfpennies and farthings of Charles II from 1672. Britannia continued to appear on bronze coins until decimalisation when she appeared on the fifty pence coins. Between 1901 and 1935, Britannia was portrayed standing on British Trade Dollars as well as on the florins of Edward VII from 1902 to 1910. The current design of the standing Britannia was created by the artist Philip Nathan. Her image has symbolized Britain's strength and integrity on coinage since the Roman times. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, or King Charles III, depending on the year available at the time of purchase. 

Today, the Gold Britannias are one of the most popular one ounce gold coin for UK based private investors, as they are Capital Gains Tax Free (CGT Exempt). This 1/4oz Britannia Gold Coin – Best Value, would be a great addition to any bullion collection or investment and is delivered in our protective plastic slips.

Secure delivery

Please note we only deliver within the UK and Northern Ireland.

Orders will be dispatched same day providing cleared funds are received by 3pm, weekdays only.

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