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2026 1/2oz Gold Britannia Coin

Price: from £1,680

Manufacturer: The Royal Mint

Weight (grams): 15.55 grams

Pure gold content (grams): 15.55174

Fineness: 999.9

Dimensions: 27mm diameter

Stock: In Stock

Product ID: 9052

Free delivery

Next day insured

CGT Free

On UK coins

VAT Free

On investment gold

Quantity

£1,714

Rated 'Excellent' by our customers

QTY	Net Per Unit	VAT Per Unit	Gross Per Unit
1+	£1,714	£0.00	£1,714
2+	£1,708	£0.00	£1,708
5+	£1,704	£0.00	£1,704
10+	£1,699	£0.00	£1,699
25+	£1,694	£0.00	£1,694
50+	£1,690	£0.00	£1,690
100+	£1,687	£0.00	£1,687
250+	£1,684	£0.00	£1,684
500+	£1,682	£0.00	£1,682
1000+	£1,680	£0.00	£1,680

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Description

The 2026 Britannia 1/2oz is a British gold coin, minted by the Royal Mint. 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 27 mm. The 1/2oz Britannias have a face value of 50 Pounds and are legal tender in the UK.

The reverse of the coin features the updated design of Lady Britannia by Philip Nathan. Introduced in 2021, this design features numerous security features to ensure simple visual authentication of the coin. The obverse of the coin features the King Charles III effigy by Martin Jennings.

The Britannia is the official gold bullion coin of the UK, and the 2026 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. Coins will be supplied in capsules or blister sheets depending on quantity purchased.

Free Insured Delivery

At BullionByPost we dispatch our customer orders with Royal Mail and DPD. We deliver all over the UK, as well as shipping to the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. Our company guidelines state that we should, wherever possible deliver to the address where the source of payment is registered.

View our Delivery Options page for key information on dispatch and delivery, including estimated delivery times and postage upgrades.

Free Storage Offer

Free Secure Storage for 6 Months

6 months with your first storage order over £2,500.00
Storage fees 0.65% per annum + VAT after 6 months
Charged monthly in arrears
Minimum payment £10.00 per month including VAT

BullionByPost offer customers an insured and allocated storage solution from only £10.00 per month. The high security vaults are located in London and managed by Brink's, one of the world's leading and most reputable security companies. Brink's specialises in vaulting and transporting precious metals.

Free delivery to Brink's vaults
Fully allocated storage - individually segregated
Independent audits
No minimum holding or term
Minimum charge equivalent to £10.00 per month
Sell to us, or request physical delivery

Learn more about our Precious Metal Storage Fees or call us on 0121 634 8060 to speak to a Storage advisor. Out of hours enquiries can be left via email at support@bullionbypost.co.uk.

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Beautiful

Mr B. Greater Manchester 17/10/25

Great for any collection.

Mr P. Kent 11/10/25

This coin is excellent in size and weight and supplied in secure envelope.

Mr M. 11/10/25

Quantity

£1,714

Rated 'Excellent' by our customers

QTY	Net Per Unit	VAT Per Unit	Gross Per Unit
1+	£1,714	£0.00	£1,714
2+	£1,708	£0.00	£1,708
5+	£1,704	£0.00	£1,704
10+	£1,699	£0.00	£1,699
25+	£1,694	£0.00	£1,694
50+	£1,690	£0.00	£1,690
100+	£1,687	£0.00	£1,687
250+	£1,684	£0.00	£1,684
500+	£1,682	£0.00	£1,682
1000+	£1,680	£0.00	£1,680