Gold Britannia (1 oz) Value Today
A Gold Britannia (1 oz) contains 1 troy oz of gold, worth $4,010.53 (£2,999.00) at today's price of $4,010.53 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 19:18 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
Gold Britannia (1 oz): every size
| Version | Years | Weight | Purity | Gold | Melt value | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz, 999.9 fine (from 2013) | 2013-present | 31.104 g | 99.99% | 1 oz | $4,010.53 | £2,999.00 |
| 1 oz, 22 carat (916.7 fine, earlier issues) | 33.931 g | 91.67% | 1 oz | $4,010.53 | £2,999.00 |
Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Face value | 100 pounds (1 oz) |
| Weight | 31.104 g |
| Purity | 99.99% gold |
| Gold content | 1 troy oz (31.103 g) |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Mint | The Royal Mint |
What it's worth when you sell
Since 2013 the 1 oz gold Britannia is struck in 999.9 gold (1 troy oz, minimum gross weight 31.1035 g); earlier issues were 22 carat. The Royal Mint says Britannias are UK legal tender and so free of UK Capital Gains Tax; HMRC names Britannia gold coins as currency exempt under TCGA 1992 s21(1)(b).
Bullion coins sell at a premium over melt value (smaller sizes carry bigger premiums) and dealers buy them back at or a little under the spot value of their gold.
Gold Britannia (1 oz): FAQ
How much is a Gold Britannia (1 oz) worth in gold?
About $4,010.53 at today's gold price of $4,010.53 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 19:18 UTC). That is its melt value: 1 troy oz of gold × the spot price. Dealers sell it at a premium over that and buy it back close to it.
How much gold is in a Gold Britannia (1 oz)?
1 troy ounces (31.103 grams) of pure gold, in a coin weighing 31.104 g that is 99.99% gold. Other sizes are listed in the table on this page.
Other gold coins
Sources: The Royal Mint blog – New bullion options from The Royal Mint · HMRC Capital Gains Manual CG78305 – Foreign currency · Luzerner Kantonalbank – Edelmetall Goldmünzen brochure (gold coin specification table). Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.