Kilo Britannia or 1kg silver bar?
Both contain 1,000 grams of silver, but they're not worth the same when you sell. Because the Britannia is a UK coin, we pay our higher UK coin rate for it: £1,240.00 today, compared with £1,180.00 for a 1kg silver bar.
The kilo coin also has a tax advantage. With its £500 face value, it's UK legal tender and exempt from Capital Gains Tax. A 1kg silver bar is not.
Sending a kilo coin safely
A kilo Britannia is worth a significant sum, so treat it with care when you sell. If you post it, use Royal Mail Special Delivery and check that your cover is high enough for its value. If you'd rather not post it, you can sell it face to face at either of our branches.
Size and security
At 100mm across, the kilo Britannia is roughly the size of a small saucer. The 2024 kilo coin carries the same four visual security features as the 1oz and 10oz Britannias of that year, which help confirm it's genuine. We test every coin we buy with non-destructive methods too.
1kg silver Britannia specification
- Face value - £500
- Silver content - 1,000 grams (about 32.15 troy ounces)
- Fineness - .999 fine silver
- Diameter - 100mm
- Tax - UK legal tender, so exempt from Capital Gains Tax
Selling silver bars as well? See our guide to the best place to sell silver bars.
