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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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