British Gold Britannia Coins

What We Buy: British Gold Britannia Coins

The Royal Mint's Britannia series, minted continuously in multiple denominations since 1987, is a gold bullion offering of global popularity and renown. Gold Traders will buy your Britannia coins, of any rarity and denomination, at our closest possible price to spot. Furthermore this offer, which will not be reduced by hidden fees, could arrive in your chosen account in as little as 24 hours from the point of your informed confirmation to sell your Britannias with us. 

Our gold buying service, since we began in 2008, has sough to offer an alternative approach to traditional dealing practice. That means a transparent service, with no unfair valuations or locking you in a commitment to sell at reduced rates. It is our commitment to this way of doing business with the public that saw us become the UK's first gold dealer to gain accreditation by Trading Standards through their 'Buy With Confidence' scheme. 

If you prefer to hear it from someone other than us, we welcome you to gain confidence in your possible Britannia sale through visiting our independent Trustpilot. If you choose to sell UK gold Britannia coins with us, get started today with our online claim form. 

Who Is Britannia And Why Is She On Coins?

The Roman Empire had a name for their westernmost province: Britannia. Adorning coins at the time, and up to today, is the goddess Britannia - the resulting personification of Great Britain's identity and qualities. Britannia enjoyed a resurgence in medieval England before becoming a figurehead of naval superiority during the British Empire. While multiple portrayals of Britannia have been used on her coins, with this historical context we can identify common themes and design cues. 

For instance, Britannia is often shown helmeted. This specific design - a Corinthian helmet - dates back to Britannia's classical roots, taking from Ancient Greek iconography. Her trident, meanwhile, relates to her role as a symbol of Britain's maritime power. This is why many coinage sculptors choose to place Britannia in a coastal setting, often incorporating wave patterning and blustery winds that will no doubt be familiar to many of us!

The popularity of Britannia from a design perspective, and the fact that her coin's reverse designs change much more frequently than the Sovereign's, has made this bullion series highly sought after among collectors. This is reflected in the gold buying market where some Britannia coins, especially limited proof releases and outsized denominations, can demand high premiums over their intrinsic gold value. 

When you sell your gold Britannia coins with us, our in-house coinage experts will inspect the quality and detail of your coins in order to generate our fairest and best offer for your gold. While some gold buyers may offer bullion prices for quality collectable pieces, we will incorporate collectability into our upfront price - always with no hidden fees. For an instant quote, find our live Britannia prices on our website or give us a call.

Sell Your Gold Britannia Coins Today

If you have decided to sell one or more gold Britannia coins, Gold Traders will buy your coins with an upfront, no commitment offer. To get started, fill out our online claim form today and we will be touch as soon as we can. 

We have bought Britannias since we began in 2008 and are proud to have built up the trust of the public in this time. We invite you to read of this for yourself ahead of your possible with us by visiting our independent Trustpilot page. In selling your Britannia gold with us, you are also using the first UK gold dealer to receive accreditation from Trading Standards, following comprehensive vetting and approval through their 'Buy With Confidence' scheme. 

Finally, we understand that selling gold face to face is the preferred option for many looking to secure the best deal. That is why our secure Wiltshire office, close by to the M4 and just outside of Swindon, is open for you to sell your Britannias in person. To arrange your visit, do give us a call prior to arrival. We look forward to hearing from you.