FAQ — Royal Mint Britannia 5g Gold Bar
How much is a Royal Mint Britannia 5g Gold Bar worth today?
The Royal Mint Britannia 5g Gold Bar contains 5g of fine gold. Its spot value is the current per-gram gold price in GBP (see dashboard) multiplied by 5. UK dealers typically charge around 12% over spot when selling.
VAT and tax
Investment-grade gold bars (.995+ fine) are VAT-exempt in the UK under HMRC rules. Bars are not legal tender, so they do not share the CGT-free status of UK Sovereign and Britannia coins.
Where can I buy one?
Any regulated UK bullion dealer stocks The Royal Mint bars. Always compare quotes across several dealers, check delivery and storage fees, and verify the assay card / serial number on receipt.