2027 1/10oz Gold Britannia Bullion Coin
Out of Stock
Your Selections
2026 Tenth Ounce Gold Britannia Bullion Coin
Out of Stock
2025 Tenth Ounce Gold Britannia Bullion Coin
Out of Stock
Learn more about selected products
A 1/10 ounce coin contains one tenth of a troy ounce of precious metal. That's about 3.11g of fine gold or silver, in a coin a little smaller than a 5p piece.
Tenth-ounce coins are among the smallest bullion coins you can buy. They're a simple, low-cost way to own real gold or silver, and they make popular gifts.
Tenth-ounce Britannias
The Royal Mint makes the Britannia bullion coin in a tenth-ounce size in both gold and silver.
- Gold: 999.9 fine gold (24 carat), £10 face value, 16.50mm across
- Silver: 999 fine silver, 20p face value, 16.50mm across
Both show Philip Nathan's Britannia, just like the larger coins. For 2027, the gold coin carries a '40' privy mark and the silver coin a '30' privy mark, celebrating 40 years of the Gold Britannia and 30 years of the Silver Britannia.
Why choose a 1/10oz coin?
Small coins cost less each, so you can buy a little at a time. They also give you flexibility later, because you can sell a few coins without parting with a whole ounce.
The trade-off is the cost per gram. Minting, packing and handling cost almost as much for a small coin as a large one, so the premium over the metal price is usually higher on a tenth-ounce coin than on a 1oz coin.
Tax on tenth-ounce coins
Gold coins that qualify as investment gold, such as Gold Britannias, are free from VAT in the UK. New silver coins are charged VAT at the standard rate.
Britannias are UK legal tender, so any gain when you sell them is free from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. Tenth-ounce coins from other countries don't share this exemption.
Selling 1/10oz coins
We buy tenth-ounce coins in person at our Royal Wootton Bassett and Bodmin branches, and by post. See what we pay for a 1/10oz Gold Britannia, or browse our full Britannia range.
Coins featuring His Majesty King Charles III mark a new chapter in British numismatic history. From 2022 onwards, The Royal Mint began issuing gold and silver coins bearing the official portrait of King Charles III, making these pieces highly collectable and historically significant.
Coins Bearing the Portrait of King Charles III
\r\n
The accession of King Charles III in September 2022 ushered in a new era for the British monarchy and UK coinage. In keeping with long-standing Royal Mint tradition, the monarch's effigy is updated on all newly issued legal tender coins. Coins bearing the image of His Majesty King Charles III are therefore of great historical and cultural importance, representing the first design change to the obverse of British coinage in 70 years.
\r\n
The first coins to feature King Charles III entered circulation and bullion markets in late 2022. The official effigy, designed by acclaimed British sculptor Martin Jennings, depicts the King facing left - in keeping with numismatic tradition, which alternates the direction of each new monarch's portrait.
\r\n
Coins minted with the portrait of King Charles III span both commemorative and bullion ranges. This includes popular investment coins such as the Gold Sovereign, Gold Britannia, and Silver Britannia, as well as limited-edition releases to mark significant national occasions, such as the Coronation Sovereign issued in 2023.
\r\n
These coins are not only legal tender but also form an essential part of British numismatic history. They appeal to both collectors and investors due to their historical importance, high precious metal content, and, in many cases, tax advantages - such as Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exemption for UK-issued gold legal tender coins.
\r\n
At Gold Traders, we offer a wide selection of King Charles III coins sourced directly from The Royal Mint. Whether you're interested in bullion-grade Sovereigns, investment-grade Britannias, or historic commemoratives, each coin is authenticated, securely packaged, and available for fully insured UK delivery or collection from our premises.
What does VAT-exempt mean?
Why buy VAT-exempt products?
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.
Yes. We buy tenth-ounce coins in person at our Royal Wootton Bassett and Bodmin branches, and by post.
Yes, for UK residents. Britannias are UK legal tender, and gains on UK legal tender coins are exempt from Capital Gains Tax. Tenth-ounce coins from other countries aren't exempt.
A 1/10oz Gold Britannia has a face value of £10, and a 1/10oz Silver Britannia has a face value of 20p. The metal in each coin is worth much more than its face value.
Yes, if they qualify as investment gold, which includes Gold Britannias. New silver and platinum coins are charged VAT at the standard rate.
A 1/10oz coin contains one tenth of a troy ounce, which is about 3.11g of fine metal. The coin itself weighs a little more. For example, the 2027 1/10oz Gold Britannia weighs 3.14g.
Minting, packing and handling cost almost as much for a small coin as a large one. Those costs are spread over less metal, so the premium over the metal price is usually higher on tenth-ounce coins.
As gold bullion is exempt from UK VAT, there are no applicable taxes at the point of purchase.
However, investors should note that gold bars are liable for Capital Gains Tax at the point of sale, if you exceed your capital gains threshold within your tax year and you make a profit on the sale.
Discover Our Collections
Explore our range of coin series and find the collections that capture your interest.
