{"product_id":"2026-gold-britannia-1-oz-bullion-coin","title":"2026 Gold Britannia 1 oz Bullion Coin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 Gold Britannia 1 oz Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/storage-capsule-33mm\/1835\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epurchase a 33mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecapsule to protect it should you wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFineness: 999.9 \/ 24 carat gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Bullion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure Metal Content: Contains 1 troy ounce of gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTax Benefits: Exempt from Capital Gains Tax \u0026amp; VAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 31.21g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 32.69mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 2.30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a range of alternative bullion options available. These include:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/category\/buy-coins\/a\/gold\/cgt-exempt\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCGT Exempt Bullion\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/2025-uk-full-gold-sovereign-coin\/2952\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSovereigns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a range of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/category\/buy-bars\/a\/gold\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGold Bars\u003c\/a\u003e, ideal for investment purposes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs an official Royal Mint partner\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chards sources all new Britannia coins direct from the mint, ensuring their authenticity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis minimal but secure - this helps us to maintain extremely low premiums compared to the marketplace, with prices checked daily. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AR6kEU81V3o?si=9xHlmmyHa2SQvj68\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to investing?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/guides\/britannia-coin-guide\"\u003eLearn more about Britannias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein our range of website articles. We cover all kinds of information about Britannias that are perfect for new and seasoned investors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSecurity Features of the 2026 Britannia Coin Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-detail background waves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadlock\/trident changing hologram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritannia's shield has additional line work detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-text border with Latin text (DECUS ET TUTAMEN) translating to “an ornament and a safeguard”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/guides\/what-is-bullion\/213\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Bullion?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/guides\/what-are-proof-brilliant-uncirculated-and-uncirculated-coins\/175\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eproofs and uncirculated products\u003c\/a\u003e, that may have a value above the intrinsic price. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoyal Mint Official Partner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChards is an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Royal Mint: Our Official Partner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/guides\/the-royal-mint-our-official-partner\/1236\"\u003eofficial partner of The Royal Mint\u003c\/a\u003e. Newly minted Royal Mint products, are sourced directly from their mint headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I Buy Gold Britannias in Larger Quantities?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvesting in larger quantities? Orders of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 gold Britannia 1 oz coins\u003c\/strong\u003e are supplied in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprotective tube\u003c\/strong\u003e. For orders of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 gold Britannia 1 oz coins\u003c\/strong\u003e, we include a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emonster box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat no additional cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur quantity breaks range from 1 coin to over 500 coins. The more coins you purchase, the lower your total premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSell Your Britannia Coins to Chards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sell To Chards\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/sellgoldandsilver\"\u003esell your gold and silver Britannia coins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory of Britannia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Britannia - A Symbol of Great Britain\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/guides\/britannia-symbol-of-great-britain\/28\"\u003ehistory of the Britannia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esince its adoption. If you are looking to expand your portfolio then consider the sister \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/2026-silver-britannia-1-oz-bullion-coin\/21986\"\u003e1 ounce Silver Britannia\u003c\/a\u003e which is Fine Silver and Capital Gains Tax exempt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Capital Gains Tax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapital 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\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e£3,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eper annum\u003c\/strong\u003e per individual, which implies that one can earn up to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£3,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom the sale of assets prior to being subject to CGT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor UK residents, bullion coins which are UK legal tender pound sterling coins are exempt from capital gains tax (CGT).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features the uncrowned portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features the classic ‘standing Britannia’ motif by renowned artist Philip Nathan. An inscription can be seen on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBRITANNIA  ‘2026’ 1oz ‘999.9’ ‘FINE GOLD’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IRISH BULLION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53887347687761,"sku":null,"price":3424.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/8973\/4993\/files\/imgi_90_2026-gold-britannia-1-oz-bullion-coin-reverse.jpg?v=1779909555","url":"https:\/\/irishmint.co.uk\/products\/2026-gold-britannia-1-oz-bullion-coin","provider":"IRISH BULLION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}