Description
The 2026 UK Britannia 1/2oz Gold Coin features the internationally recognised portrait of Britannia. The design was created by Philip Nathan and is exclusive to The Royal Mint. In recent years, the Britannia has also incorporated new security features to the traditional design, including: a laser engraved wave pattern and latent image marker, tincture lines, and a micro-text feature, making the coin much more difficult to duplicate.
The obverse of the coin bears the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III designed by sculptor Martin Jennings, along with the coin’s monetary denomination of 50 pounds.
- Contains 0.5 troy ounces of 999.9 fine gold.
- Manufactured by The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales.
- Struck to a bullion finish.
- VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt.
- Diameter: 27.00mm.
Britannia gold coins are British bullion coins issued by The Royal Mint since 1987. As of 2013, Britannia gold coins have been produced in 24ct, a fineness of 999.9.
Only The Royal Mint has the trademark to produce genuine Britannia coins. Britannia is the feminine personification of Britain, she is renowned for her beauty and symbolises Britain’s strength and integrity, and is an enduring icon that has been used in the UK for over 2,000 years.
