2027 Una and the Lion 1/10oz Gold Bullion Coin

Delivery Information

Every order travels by Royal Mail Special Delivery, so it's fully insured and tracked.

If you order before 1pm on a weekday, we'll usually dispatch your coin the same day, as long as it's in stock. We're an Official Partner of The Royal Mint, so our new coins come straight from the mint, and our own team packs and posts every order.

Want to collect? Pick 'Click & Collect' when you check out to skip the postage. We'll hold your order at our Royal Wootton Bassett branch and email you once it's ready. You'll need official photo ID, like a passport or driving licence.

We accept UK debit cards and bank transfers, but not credit cards.

Orders are for UK customers only.

Investing Information

VAT

Gold bullion coins like this one count as investment gold, which is exempt from VAT in the UK. There's no VAT in the price you pay.

Capital Gains Tax

As UK legal tender, this coin is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents, so gains made when you sell aren't taxed. Smaller coins also give you the freedom to sell just a few at a time.

Premiums on smaller coins

Smaller coins cost more to make for each gram of gold, so the premium over the gold price is higher than on a 1oz coin. In return, you get a lower overall cost and more flexibility.

Selling later on

When you sell, the price will follow the gold price at the time. Gold Traders buys gold coins, including Royal Mint bullion.

Important: we can explain the tax facts for this coin, but we're not able to give personal financial advice. Please research carefully, and take professional advice if you need it, before investing.

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Who was William Wyon?

Born into a family of engravers, William Wyon spent 12 years as Second Engraver before becoming Chief Engraver at The Royal Mint in 1828. He engraved dozens of coins for Britain and its colonies, and his portraits of Queen Victoria became some of the most familiar images of her reign.

Una and the Lion through history

Wyon's design first appeared in 1839 on a gold £5 coin, the final piece in a set celebrating Victoria's coronation. It was a proof coin, made to be admired rather than spent, and only around 400 were struck. Original examples rarely come up for sale and fetch very high prices at auction.

The story of Una and the lion inspired other Victorian artists too, including the animal painter Briton Rivière.

Back in the spotlight

The Royal Mint revived the design in 2019 as the first release in its Great Engravers collection. In 2027 it joins the bullion range, with a 1oz gold coin, a 1/10oz gold coin and a 1oz silver coin.

Why choose the tenth ounce?

The 1/10oz is the smallest size in the 2027 Una and the Lion range. It's an affordable way to own gold, and it makes it easy to buy in small, regular amounts over time.

About Us

Gold Traders is proud to be an Official Partner of The Royal Mint, and we're the only one of its partners based in the South West. Our new coins come directly from The Royal Mint, so you can be confident every coin is genuine.

With over 1,100 years of history, The Royal Mint is the original British maker of well-crafted, thoughtfully designed products, services and experiences.

We've bought and sold precious metals since 2008, and we were the first precious metals company in the UK to be accredited by Trading Standards under the Buy With Confidence scheme. We're also members of the British Numismatic Trade Association.

Our customers value:

• Genuine coins direct from The Royal Mint
• Prices that track the live gold market
• Insured Royal Mail delivery anywhere in the UK
• Collection from our Royal Wootton Bassett office (bring photo ID and proof of address)

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