2026 Gold Britannia 1 oz Bullion Coin

The 2026 Gold Britannia 1 oz Coin is a British investment gold bullion coin, sourced directly from The Royal Mint. It is not supplied with a capsule or certificate. However, you can purchase a 33mm capsule to protect it should you wish.

• Fineness: 999.9 / 24 carat gold
• Finish: Bullion
• Pure Metal Content: Contains 1 troy ounce of gold
• Tax Benefits: Exempt from Capital Gains Tax & VAT
• Weight: 31.21g
• Diameter: 32.69mm
• Thickness: 2.30mm

We have a range of alternative bullion options available. These include: CGT Exempt Bullion, Sovereigns and a range of Gold Bars, ideal for investment purposes. 

As an official Royal Mint partner, Chards sources all new Britannia coins direct from the mint, ensuring their authenticity. 

Our packaging is minimal but secure - this helps us to maintain extremely low premiums compared to the marketplace, with prices checked daily. 

New to investing? Learn more about Britannias in our range of website articles. We cover all kinds of information about Britannias that are perfect for new and seasoned investors. 

Security Features of the 2026 Britannia Coin Range

• Micro-detail background waves
• Padlock/trident changing hologram
• Britannia's shield has additional line work detailing
• Micro-text border with Latin text (DECUS ET TUTAMEN) translating to “an ornament and a safeguard”.

What is Bullion? Bullion refers to precious metals like gold and silver, valued primarily for their weight and purity. It’s typically bought as coins or bars and traded close to its intrinsic metal value. This is irrespective of the coin's condition, unlike proofs and uncirculated products, that may have a value above the intrinsic price. 

Royal Mint Official Partner

Chards is an official partner of The Royal Mint. Newly minted Royal Mint products, are sourced directly from their mint headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales.

Can I Buy Gold Britannias in Larger Quantities?

Investing in larger quantities? Orders of 10 gold Britannia 1 oz coins are supplied in a protective tube. For orders of 100 gold Britannia 1 oz coins, we include a monster box at no additional cost.

Our quantity breaks range from 1 coin to over 500 coins. The more coins you purchase, the lower your total premium.

Sell Your Britannia Coins to Chards

Are you ready to sell your gold and silver Britannia coins to us? We guarantee competitive rates to all sellers, whether you choose to visit us in our showroom, use our postal service, or opt for our distance buy-in service.

History of Britannia

Today, the Britannia is the UK's most popular 1 oz bullion coin, manufactured by The Royal Mint since 1987 in gold and since 1997 in silver. For more information on UK Britannia bullion coins, you can read our blog, which details the history of the Britannia since its adoption. If you are looking to expand your portfolio then consider the sister 1 ounce Silver Britannia which is Fine Silver and Capital Gains Tax exempt. 

What Is Capital Gains Tax?

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a form of levies imposed on the profit garnered from the sale of assets, such as real estate, investments, and collectibles. In the United Kingdom, the present CGT allowance is £3,000 per annum per individual, which implies that one can earn up to £3,000 from the sale of assets prior to being subject to CGT.

For UK residents, bullion coins which are UK legal tender pound sterling coins are exempt from capital gains tax (CGT).

The obverse features the uncrowned portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings.

The reverse features the classic ‘standing Britannia’ motif by renowned artist Philip Nathan. An inscription can be seen on the reverse.

BRITANNIA  ‘2026’ 1oz ‘999.9’ ‘FINE GOLD’