The 1987 Britannia 1oz is a British gold coin, minted by the Royal Mint. The weight of the coin is 34.05 grams with a fineness of 916.7 (22 carat gold), this means it contains 31.10348 grams of pure gold. The diameter of the coin is 32.60mm. The 1oz Britannias have a face value of 100 Pounds and are legal tender in the UK.
Note these coins are pre owned and may have small marks / imperfections - this does not affect their bullion value.
This was the first year the gold Britannia was minted, making it a favourite among collectors. As was traditional with the earlier releases, the 1987 1oz gold Britannia is a 22-carat coin, but still contains one troy ounce of pure gold.
Britannia gold coins are among the most instantly recognisable bullion coins in the world, bearing the legendary figure of Britannia who has appeared on British coinage since Roman times. Produced by the Royal Mint since 1987, the series has built a distinguished reputation over nearly four decades for quality, craftsmanship, and investment reliability. For those looking to buy or hold physical gold, Gold Britannia coins offer an unmatched combination of national heritage, trusted provenance, and strong worldwide demand.
Gold Britannias are the most popular one ounce gold coin for larger UK based private investors, as they are exempt from Capital Gains Tax