2021 1/2 oz Gold Britannia Coin | CGT Free UK Bullion

Coin Specifications

• Year: 2021
• Mint: The Royal Mint
• Metal: 999.9 Fine Gold
• Weight: 15.55g (½ troy oz pure gold)
• Face Value: £50 (Legal Tender)
• Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II Fifth Portrait by Jody Clark
• Reverse: Britannia by Philip Nathan
• Security: Animated surface waves, micro-detailing, trident-to-padlock latent image
• CGT Status: Exempt for UK Residents — see our CGT-free gold guide
• VAT Status: VAT Free Investment Gold

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The 2021 Half Ounce Gold Britannia from The Royal Mint introduced an advanced range of security features — animated surface waves, micro-detailing, and a trident-to-padlock latent image — making it one of the most secure bullion coins ever produced. Struck from 15.55 grams of 999.9 fine gold, it contains exactly ½ troy ounce of pure gold and carries a legal tender face value of £50.

As UK legal tender, the Gold Britannia is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and VAT-free — combining outstanding security, iconic design, and genuine tax efficiency. The obverse features the fifth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark; the reverse showcases Philip Nathan's iconic Britannia, first introduced in 1987. Read: Britannia vs Sovereign: Which Is Best? and CGT-Free Gold Coins in the UK.

Why Choose the 2021 ½oz Gold Britannia?

• CGT-exempt for UK residents — read our CGT-free gold guide
• VAT-free investment gold
• Advanced security features — among the most secure bullion coins available
• 999.9 fine gold — highest purity commercially produced at scale
• Fractional size — lower entry cost than a full ounce, same purity
• Iconic Britannia design — globally recognised and highly liquid
• Strong collector appeal — final QE II fifth portrait issue

Comparing Britannia and Sovereign? Read: Britannia vs Sovereign: Which Is Best? See also: New vs Pre-Owned Bullion and Understanding Gold Purity.

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Also Consider

• All Gold Britannias
• Best Value Mixed Year Gold Sovereign (CGT-Free)
• Best Value 1oz Krugerrand
• 20g Gold Bar (.9999 Fine)

Related Guides

• Britannia vs Sovereign: Which Is Best?
• CGT-Free Gold Coins in the UK
• Best Gold Coins for UK Investors
• How to Invest in Gold for Beginners
• How to Verify a Gold Coin Is Genuine
• New vs Pre-Owned Bullion
• Understanding Gold Purity
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