2009 Gold Britannia Coin 1oz

The 2009 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 some small marks present - this does not affect their bullion value.

This coin contains one troy ounce (31.10 grams) of fine gold and like all Royal Mint gold coins up to 2013, the 2009 1oz gold Britannia is a 22ct gold coin.

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.

Gold Britannias are the most popular one ounce gold coin for larger UK based private investors, as they are Capital Gains Tax Free (CGT Exempt).