10 x 1/2 oz Gold Britannia 2026 (incl. coin tube)
- Royal Mint: for over 1,100 years
- Purest gold: fineness 999.9/1,000
- Authenticity: three security features
- Royal MintOne of the world's most traditional mints
- Purest goldPure 24 karat fine gold in Brilliant Uncirculated condition
- AuthenticityMicro-text, latent image and wave field protect every coin
Total discount in this bundle
£127.50
- £127.50 discount on the included products
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The Royal Mint
Ten Britannias in a coin tube.
Philip Nathan’s Britannia
The sculptor created her for a new bullion coin from The Royal Mint. Today’s gold Britannia bears his design as well.
She wears a Corinthian helmet with a high crest, while her hair and robes flow to the left.
The trident
She holds it with her arm outstretched. It stands for her connection with the sea.
The shield
It bears the Union Flag and stands for protection.
The olive branch
She holds it above the shield. It stands for peace.
Meaning as given by The Royal Mint, details from a product photo.
Since the 2021 issue
Four features you can see in the light
Turn the coin in the light and you can check that it is genuine. According to The Royal Mint, this makes the Britannia one of the most visually secure bullion coins in the world.
The latent image
At the bottom left, below the robes, it alternates between a trident and a padlock depending on the viewing angle.
The micro-text
DECUS ET TUTAMEN, an ornament and a safeguard, runs around the figure. The words already appeared on the edge of English coins in the 17th century.
The waves
When the coin is turned, waves seem to move behind the figure.
The lines in the shield
Fine, smooth lines trace the light and dark tones of the flag.
200 times narrower than a hair
According to The Royal Mint, this is how narrow the indentations are that a picosecond laser makes for the waves.
From Hadrian to Charles III
around119
On Roman coins
Under Emperor Hadrian, Britannia appears on a coin for the first time: a woman on rocks, with a spear and a shield, and below her the word BRITANNIA.
1672
Back on English coins
She returns on England’s first official copper coins, the halfpenny and the farthing, under Charles II. Tradition has it that Frances Stuart, a lady of the court, sat as her model.
1987
The Britannia in gold
Chancellor of the Exchequer Nigel Lawson approves a new 100-pound gold coin. It is named after Britannia and initially struck in 22-carat gold.
2013
In 24-carat gold
Since then, the gold Britannia has been struck in 24-carat gold.
2023
The King’s portrait
According to The Royal Mint, the 2023 Britannia is the world’s first bullion coin to bear the official portrait of King Charles III. The sculptor Martin Jennings called it his smallest work.
The Royal Mint in Wales
Since 1975, The Royal Mint has struck coins only in Llantrisant in South Wales. Queen Elizabeth II had opened the first phase of the site on 17 December 1968.
By its own account, it looks back on a history of more than 1,100 years.
Every year, an independent jury tests the weight and fineness of its coins at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London, during the Trial of the Pyx.
“Steadfast in the eye of the storm.”
This is how The Royal Mint describes its Britannia.
In fine gold.
- fineness 999.9
- 27 mm
- face value 50 pounds
Fineness, diameter and face value per coin as stated by The Royal Mint.
10 x 1 Ounce Gold Britannia 2026 – The Investor Package in a Practical Coin Tube
Ten gleaming ounces of British minting artistry, neatly stacked in an original Royal Mint coin tube – whoever holds this bundle in their hands can almost feel the weight of history. The Gold Britannia has been one of the most sought-after bullion coins in the world since 1987, impressing year after year with its striking symbolism, highest fineness, and simply outstanding minting quality.
The Key Facts at a Glance
- Investment objective: Bullion coin with genuine value preservation, solid inflation hedge and – in smaller denominations from 1/4 ounce – ideal crisis protection.
- Design: The Britannia – proud, combative and unyielding – with Corinthian helmet, protective shield and legendary trident. A personification of the British people for centuries.
- Material / Fineness: Purest fine gold with an outstanding fineness of 999.9/1,000 – it hardly gets any purer than this.
- Manufacturer: The British Royal Mint – one of the most traditional and renowned mints in the world.
- Country of origin: Great Britain, produced under royal supervision.
- Special feature: Modern security features such as microtext, wave field and latent image make every Britannia virtually counterfeit-proof.
- Fineness details: 24 carat, 1 ounce fine weight per coin, 32.70 mm diameter – solid, pure gold.
- Mint: The British Royal Mint, founded over 1,100 years ago.
Why the Britannia Is a Perennial Favourite Among Gold Coins
The Britannia is more than just a coin – it is a piece of living national history. Since antiquity, this formidable female figure has stood for strength, freedom and permanence. These very qualities make it one of the most popular gold coins of all time. The 2026 edition seamlessly continues the proud tradition and offers investors and collectors alike genuine added value.
The Advantages of the 10-Piece Bundle
Purchasing ten ounces in one go offers several benefits: on the one hand, the premium per ounce is noticeably reduced compared to buying individually; on the other hand, storage in the original Royal Mint coin tube is a dream for anyone who values clean, tidy storage. The tube proudly bears the mint's emblem and protects the coins from scratches, dust and fingerprints.
"Gold is the money of kings, silver is the money of gentlemen, barter is the money of peasants – but debt is the money of slaves." – Norm Franz
Gold – Humanity's Oldest Store of Value
Gold has accompanied humanity for over 6,000 years. No culture, no kingdom, no civilisation has managed without this precious metal. While paper currencies come and go, gold has never reached a value of zero. This is due to its intrinsic value – something that no central bank can simply print or destroy at the push of a button. It is no wonder that central banks worldwide are increasing their gold reserves. They clearly know that their own fiat money stands on feet of clay.
Inflation Hedge and Crisis Protection in Pure Form
The bundle is an excellent inflation hedge, as gold retains its purchasing power even when paper currencies gradually lose value. Those looking for a proven crisis protection will find a reliable companion in the Britannia – globally recognised, globally tradeable, and liquid at any time.
Tax Advantages – Not to Be Underestimated
- Investment gold is VAT-exempt in Germany.
- After a holding period of at least twelve months, profits from the sale are generally tax-free.
- The Britannia holds the status of legal tender in Great Britain.
Britannia Compared to Other Gold Coins
While the Krugerrand relies on its legendary copper alloy and the Maple Leaf impresses with its 999.9 fineness, the Britannia combines several strengths at once: the highest fineness of 999.9/1,000, modern security features and a design that conveys far more culturally and artistically than mere investment graphics. For many collectors, it is therefore the perfect symbiosis of investment and emotion.
This 10-piece bundle of the 1-ounce Britannia 2026 is consequently far more than just a stack of gold coins – it is a well-considered foundation for all those who wish to safeguard their wealth in a solid, lasting manner with a touch of British tradition.
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