Gold · United Kingdom

Britannia ½oz Gold

Q: How much is a Britannia ½oz Gold worth today?

A Britannia ½oz Gold contains 15.55175g of fine gold. Its spot value is the current per-gram gold price in GBP multiplied by 15.55175. UK dealers typically charge a premium of around 5% above spot when selling.

Half the size of the 1oz Britannia, .9999 fine gold. Same Britannia design, lower per-coin price, slightly higher per-gram premium.

Live spot value £—

With typical UK dealer premium (+5%) £—

Spot calculated from 15.55175g of pure gold × the live per-gram GBP price. Dealer prices vary; treat this as an indicative reference.

Specifications

Metal: Gold
Purity: 999.9/1000 (100.0%)
Fine weight: 15.55175 g · 0.5000 oz t
Gross weight: 15.55175 g · 0.5000 oz t
Diameter: 27 mm
Mint: The Royal Mint
Country: United Kingdom
First minted: 1987
Face value: £50
Typical UK premium: ~5% over spot

FAQ — Britannia ½oz Gold

How much is a Britannia ½oz Gold worth today?

The Britannia ½oz Gold contains 15.55175g of fine gold. Its spot value is the current per-gram gold price in GBP (shown on the dashboard) multiplied by 15.55175. UK dealers typically charge a premium of around 5% above spot when selling.

What is the purity?

999.9/1000 — 100.0% pure gold.

Where can I buy one?

Any regulated UK bullion dealer will stock the Britannia ½oz Gold. Compare quotes between several dealers and check whether the price includes VAT (silver, platinum and palladium attract 20% VAT for investment in the UK; investment gold is VAT-exempt).