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£3,134.73

$4,147.60

€3,698.30

2027 1/2oz Gold Britannia Coin

Price: from £1,665

Manufacturer: The Royal Mint

Weight (grams): 15.60 grams

Pure gold content (grams): 15.55174

Fineness: 999.9

Dimensions: 27mm diameter

Stock: Pre-order now, stock expected 12/10/2026

Product ID: 9372

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QTY	Net Per Unit	VAT Per Unit	Gross Per Unit
1+	£1,710	£0.00	£1,710
2+	£1,705	£0.00	£1,705
5+	£1,700	£0.00	£1,700
10+	£1,695	£0.00	£1,695
20+	£1,692	£0.00	£1,692
50+	£1,689	£0.00	£1,689
100+	£1,686	£0.00	£1,686
250+	£1,684	£0.00	£1,684
500+	£1,681	£0.00	£1,681
1000+	£1,665	£0.00	£1,665

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Description

The 2027 Britannia 1/2oz is a British gold coin, minted by the Royal Mint. 2027 marks the 40th anniversary of the introduction of the Britannia gold coin, and to celebrate, the coin has a "40" wave privy mark, along with a textured background showcasing the anniversary number. The weight of the coin is 15.58 grams with a fineness of 999.9 (24 carat gold), this means it contains 15.55174 grams of pure gold. The diameter of the coin is 27mm.

The Britannia coin takes its name from the iconic female symbol of Britain, a figure that has appeared on British coinage for over 2,000 years dating back to Roman occupation. The modern gold Britannia series was first introduced by the Royal Mint in 1987, establishing itself as the United Kingdom's premier gold bullion coin. The gold Britannia has earned a strong reputation worldwide, making it one of the most sought-after coins for both collectors and investors.

Part of the coin's appeal also comes from its security features which help prevent counterfeiting. These measures include the use of a latent image, surface animation, tincture lines and micro-text. All of these elements are hard to reproduce accurately.

Obverse: The obverse of the King Charles III 2027 Britannia 1/2oz Gold Coin features the King's official portrait, designed by Martin Jennings. This effigy of King Charles III shows his profile facing left, without a crown. The sculptor's initials, 'M.J.', are visible at the bottom of the head, with the inscription on the coin reading 'CHARLES III.D.G.REX.F.D'.

Reverse: The reverse of the 2027 1/2oz Gold Britannia features the classic figure of Lady Britannia, designed by Philip Nathan, with the text 'NATHAN' at the bottom of the coin. The reverse also features the 40th anniversary design additions to the background and privy mark.

The Britannia is the official gold bullion coin of the UK, and the 2027 gold Britannia half ounce coin is a great choice for investors. With a £50 face value it is a legal tender coin in the UK making it exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in addition to being VAT-free.

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