Specifications
Refiner / Mint | The Royal Mint |
Country of Origin | Great Britain |
Year minted | 2013 to 2021 |
Weight (grams) | 31.104 |
Fineness | 999.9 |
Pure metal content (grams) | 31.104 |
VAT Free | Yes |
CGT Free | Yes |
Description
The "1oz Britannia Gold Coin - Best Value" is a coin of the highest 999.9 purity, 24 carat and as the name suggests, the best value Capital Gains Tax exempt way to buy gold. 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 satisifed with. Whilst the coins are technically classified as "pre-owned," this term understates the mint condition of the items and very often these coins have been vaulted at Sharps Pixley on behalf of another client who has then decided to sell them back to Sharps Pixley.
The first one ounce gold coin in Britain was introduced in 1987 as a 22-carat coin, with a face value of £100. Since 2013, Britanna 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.
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 Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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 gold coin would be a great addition to any precious metal collection or investment and is delivered in our protective plastic flips.
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.
1. In-store pickup: Free
2. Orders under £500: Free, insured via Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For
3. Orders under £500: Insured Next Day Guaranteed by 1pm Upgrade. This delivery option costs £10
4. Orders over £500: Free, insured Next Day Guaranteed by 1pm. Orders in excess of £50,000 will be dispatched in separate parcels via Royal Mail Special Delivery or UPS
5. Next Day Guaranteed by 9am Upgrade: Insured delivery available on orders of any value, up to 1.8kg. This delivery option costs £25
6. Saturday Guaranteed by 9am Upgrade: Insured Saturday delivery available on orders of any value up to 1.8kg. This delivery option costs £30. All funds received after 3pm Friday will be delivered on the following Saturday
7. Saturday Guaranteed by 1pm Upgrade: Insured Saturday delivery available on orders of any value up to 9kg. This delivery option costs £20. All funds received after 3pm Friday will be delivered on the following Saturday
8. Silver and gift items weighing over 1.8kg will be sent via UPS next day delivery
9. UPS Courier Service Upgrade: Insured delivery available on orders of any value. This delivery option costs £30
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