2017 1oz Gold Britannia | Queen Elizabeth II | 999.9 Fine Gold | CGT Free
The 2017 1oz Gold Britannia is a classic British gold bullion coin produced by The Royal Mint, containing one full troy ounce of 999.9 fine 24-carat gold. With a £100 face value as UK legal tender, it is both VAT-free and CGT-free for UK residents. The 2017 issue was struck during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, featuring Jody Clark's fifth definitive portrait on the obverse and Philip Nathan's iconic standing Britannia on the reverse.
Coin Specifications
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Year: 2017
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Country of Issue: United Kingdom
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Mint: The Royal Mint
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Series: Gold Britannia
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Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
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Obverse Designer: Jody Clark
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Reverse Designer: Philip Nathan
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Metal: 999.9 Fine Gold (24 Carat)
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Pure Gold Content: 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035g)
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Face Value: £100 (UK Legal Tender)
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Quality: Bullion
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VAT Status: VAT-Free Investment Gold
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CGT Status: CGT-Free for UK Residents — see our CGT-free guide
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Why Choose the 2017 Gold Britannia?
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1 troy oz of 999.9 fine gold — VAT-free investment gold
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CGT-free for UK investors as legal tender
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Royal Mint quality — world-renowned British bullion
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Queen Elizabeth II Jody Clark portrait — numismatic significance
- Highly liquid — one of the most recognised gold coins globally
- Ideal for investors and collectors
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Buy Back Guarantee — sell back to 888 Bullion at competitive market rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2017 Gold Britannia CGT exempt?
Yes. As UK legal tender with a £100 face value, the 2017 Gold Britannia is Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt for UK residents under current HMRC rules. See our CGT-free coins guide for full details.
How much gold is in the 2017 Gold Britannia?
It contains 1 full troy ounce (31.1035g) of 999.9 fine gold — 24-carat gold at 99.99% purity.
What is the difference between the 2017 and 2025 Gold Britannia?
Both contain 1 troy oz of 999.9 fine gold and are CGT-free. The 2017 issue features the Queen Elizabeth II Jody Clark portrait and does not include the four modern security features (latent image, surface animation, micro-text, tincture lines) introduced in later issues. The 2025 issue features King Charles III and includes all four security features. Both are highly liquid investment coins.
Is the 2017 Britannia a good investment?
Yes. The 2017 Gold Britannia is a highly liquid, CGT-exempt gold investment coin from The Royal Mint. It offers full troy ounce gold exposure with worldwide recognition, and its QE II provenance gives it additional numismatic appeal compared to current-year issues.
Does 888 Bullion offer a buy-back on this coin?
Yes. 888 Bullion offers a Buy Back Guarantee on all coins purchased from us. We will buy back your coin at competitive market rates. Get an instant quote here.
How is the coin delivered?
All orders are dispatched with secure, fully insured UK delivery. Coins are carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival.
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