British Gold Britannia (1 oz) melt value
United Kingdom, 1987–present. Contains 1 troy oz of pure gold. The value below updates with the live spot price.
Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Years | 1987–present |
| Composition | .9999 fine gold |
| Total weight | 31.21 g |
| Purity | .9999 (99.99% gold) |
| Pure gold | 31.103 g (1 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Obverse design | Effigy of the reigning monarch |
| Reverse design | Britannia (design changes by year) |
Britannias from before 2013 were 22 karat (.9167) but still contain one troy ounce of gold.
Specifications: Royal Mint specifications.
Common questions
How much gold is in a British Gold Britannia (1 oz)?
A British Gold Britannia (1 oz) contains 1 troy ounces (31.103 grams) of pure gold. It weighs 31.21 grams in total and is .9999 fine.
How is the melt value of a British Gold Britannia (1 oz) calculated?
Multiply the pure gold content (1 troy oz) by the current gold spot price. The calculator on this page does this automatically with live prices.
What will a dealer pay for a British Gold Britannia (1 oz)?
Bullion coins and bars are usually bought close to the spot value of their metal content, while dealers sell them at a premium over spot. Ask any buyer what percent of melt they are paying and compare.
Related melt values
Melt value is an estimate of metal content at spot price. It is not an offer, appraisal or measure of collector value.