2027 1/2oz Gold Britannia Bullion Coin
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£1,658.07
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£1,654.94
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£1,654.15
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About this product
The 2027 1/2oz Gold Britannia Bullion Coin contains half a troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold, struck by The Royal Mint. This year's coin celebrates 40 years of the Gold Britannia, with a '40' wave privy mark. With a £50 face value, it's UK legal tender, VAT-free and exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. We're an Official Partner of The Royal Mint, so our new coins come straight from the mint.
Read more2027 1/2oz Gold Britannia Specification
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MaterialGold -
BrandThe Royal Mint -
SeriesBritannia -
MonarchKing Charles III -
Denomination / Size1/2 Ounce -
CountryUnited Kingdom -
VAT StatusExempt -
CGT StatusExempt
Product Description
The half-ounce Gold Britannia sits neatly between the full ounce and the smaller fractional coins. It gives you a meaningful amount of gold at a lower cost per coin than the 1oz.
For 2027, The Royal Mint has marked the 40th anniversary of the Gold Britannia, which was first issued in 1987. This coin carries the same anniversary details as the larger 1oz coin:
- A '40' wave privy mark, set into the sea behind Britannia.
- A textured background that features the number 40.
- Philip Nathan's 1987 design, showing Britannia with her shield, olive branch and trident.
Like every Britannia bullion coin struck from 2021 onwards, it includes four security features: a trident-to-padlock latent image, moving wave animation, DECUS ET TUTAMEN micro-text and tincture lines on the Union flag. The obverse carries Martin Jennings' portrait of King Charles III and the £50 face value.
Each coin is supplied in its own protective flip. If you'd like a larger quantity, please contact us to check how they'll be packed.
Delivery Information
All orders are shipped via secure courier, with full insurance and tracking included.
When the coin is in stock, orders placed by 1pm on a weekday leave us the same day. As an Official Partner of The Royal Mint, we buy our new Britannias directly from the mint, and every order is dispatched by our own team.
Would you rather collect? Pick Click & Collect at checkout to avoid postage costs. Your coin will wait for you at our Royal Wootton Bassett branch, and we'll email you as soon as it's ready. Bring an official photo ID, like a driving licence or passport.
Payment is by UK debit card or bank transfer. Credit cards aren't accepted, and we only sell to customers based in the UK.
Investing Information
You won't pay VAT on the 2027 1/2oz Gold Britannia. Gold coins that meet HMRC's investment gold rules are exempt from VAT, and the Britannia qualifies.
Because it's UK legal tender, any gain you make when you sell is also free from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. This tax position is one reason UK coins are popular with people saving in gold over the long term.
The half-ounce Britannia is widely known across the UK bullion trade, so finding a buyer is usually simple. When you're ready to sell, we buy gold Britannias in person and by post.
Please note that we can explain the facts about tax, but we can't give personal financial advice. Do your own research and seek professional guidance before making any investment.
Product Specification
Attribute
Detail
Manufacturer
The Royal Mint
Country of Issue
United Kingdom
Series
Britannia (40th anniversary of the gold coin)
Year
2027
Denomination
£50
Alloy
999.9 Fine Gold (24 carat)
Weight
15.60 g (contains 1/2 troy ounce of fine gold)
Diameter
27.00 mm
Obverse Designer
Martin Jennings
Reverse Designer
Philip Nathan
Privy Mark
'40' wave privy mark
Security Features
Latent image, surface animation, micro-text, tincture lines
Standard
Bullion
Denomination Information
The half-ounce Gold Britannia has been part of the range since the series began in 1987. From the start, The Royal Mint offered the coin in fractions as well as the full ounce, so buyers could choose a size that suited their budget.
Each size shares the same design. Philip Nathan's Britannia stands proudly on every coin, linking the smaller pieces to the flagship 1oz.
The half ounce has followed the same upgrades as the rest of the series. It moved from 22 carat to 24 carat gold in 2013, gained four security features in 2021 and switched to King Charles III's portrait from 2023.
Today it's a practical middle ground for investors, offering more gold than the quarter or tenth ounce coins without the larger outlay of a full ounce.
About Us
As an authorised distributor and Official Partner of The Royal Mint, Gold Traders (UK) Ltd buys new bullion straight from the mint. We're also the only partner of The Royal Mint in the South West, and every new coin we sell is guaranteed genuine.
Alongside new coins, we offer pre-owned bullion. We test and authenticate each pre-owned piece before it goes on sale.
Why customers buy from us:
- Open, competitive prices
- Quick, fully insured Royal Mail delivery throughout the UK
- In-person collection from our Royal Wootton Bassett office, with photo ID and proof of address
We're proud of the reviews we've earned on Trustpilot, Google and FreeIndex. While we're not able to give personal financial advice, we're always glad to answer questions about our coins and the ordering process.
Your questions answered
We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions. If there's something we haven't covered, please call us & we'll be happy to help. Read all FAQs.
Orders placed before 1pm, Monday to Friday, are dispatched the same day when the coin is in stock. It travels by Royal Mail Special Delivery, insured and tracked.
We take UK debit cards and bank transfers. Credit cards, Amex and business payment cards aren't accepted.
You can, but you'll need to order online first. We don't offer walk-in sales because of security and the way our stock is held.
At checkout, select Click & Collect to skip the postage. Once your order is ready at our Royal Wootton Bassett branch, we'll email you. Bring official photo ID with you. You can pay by UK debit card or bank transfer, but not by credit card.
Each coin is sent in its own protective flip. If you're ordering several, get in touch and we'll confirm how they'll be packed.
No. This coin meets the UK rules for investment gold, which makes it exempt from VAT.
Not if you're a UK resident. It's UK legal tender with a £50 face value, and gains on UK legal tender coins are free from Capital Gains Tax.
It contains half a troy ounce (about 15.55g) of 999.9 fine gold. The whole coin weighs 15.60g and measures 27mm across.
Yes. All four 2027 gold Britannias, including the half ounce, carry the '40' wave privy mark and a background texture showing the number 40.
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