2027 Tenth Ounce Silver Britannia Bullion Coin
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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.
Britannia coins are The Royal Mint's own gold and silver bullion coins. Gold Britannias were first made in 1987, and silver Britannias followed in 1997. The 2027 coins celebrate 40 years of the gold coin and 30 years of the silver coin.
Every coin shows Britannia, the figure who has stood for Britain on coins since Roman times. Today's coins are struck in 999.9 fine gold and 999 fine silver, and they're UK legal tender.
You'll find the Britannia coins and bars we currently stock below.
What does the VAT non-exempt status mean?
Why buy the VAT non-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.
It celebrates 30 years since the Silver Britannia was launched in 1997. The '30' wave privy mark and matching background texture only appear on 2027 silver Britannias.
The '40' wave privy mark celebrates 40 years since the Gold Britannia was launched in 1987. It only appears on 2027 gold coins, along with a background texture that shows the number 40.
We're an official partner of The Royal Mint, and all our new UK bullion stock is sourced directly from them in Llantrisant, South Wales. This ensures authenticity, consistency, and the reassurance of official UK bullion.
Fractional coins like the ¼oz Britannia offer a more accessible entry point into silver investing. They're ideal for cost averaging or for those who prefer to hold divisible, tradable units of silver rather than full one-ounce coins.
The reverse, depicting the standing figure of Britannia, was created by renowned sculptor Philip Nathan. The obverse features the effigy of King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings.
Yes, if the coin is dated 2021 or later. Earlier 24ct issues (2013-2020) do not include these features. Unfortunately, we don't offer a selection service from our pre-owned stock; however, all coins sold have been thoroughly checked and authenticated as genuine.
22ct Britannias (1987-2012) contain 1oz of gold but weigh 34.05g due to their alloy content. 24ct Britannias (2013-present) are struck in .9999 fine gold, weighing 31.21g in total. Both contain exactly 1 troy ounce of pure gold.
Britannias are highly liquid, instantly recognisable, and carry UK tax advantages (VAT-free and CGT-exempt). They combine historic design with advanced security features, making them a practical and secure choice for investors.
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