Coin Specifications
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Year: 2025
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Country of Issue: United Kingdom
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Mint: The Royal Mint
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Series: Britannia
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Monarch: King Charles III
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Obverse Designer: Martin Jennings
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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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Diameter: 32.69mm
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Face Value: £100 (UK Legal Tender)
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Quality: Bullion
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Security Features: Latent Image, Surface Animation, Micro-text, Tincture Lines
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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
Buying With Confidence
The 2025 1oz Gold Britannia is one of the UK's most trusted gold investment coins — struck by The Royal Mint in 999.9 fine 24 carat gold and containing one full troy ounce of pure gold. The 2025 release features the official coinage portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings on the obverse and Philip Nathan's iconic Britannia on the reverse, enhanced by four advanced visual security features unique to modern Britannia bullion. As UK legal tender with a £100 face value, the 2025 Gold Britannia is CGT-free for UK residents and VAT-free as qualifying investment gold. Read: Britannia vs Sovereign: Which Is Best? and Best Gold Coins for UK Investors.
Four Advanced Security Features
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Latent Image — switches between a padlock and Britannia's trident when tilted
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Surface Animation — wave patterns create the appearance of movement as the coin rotates
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Micro-text — "DECUS ET TUTAMEN" inscription provides an additional security layer
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Tincture Lines — detailed line patterns represent the Union flag colours on Britannia's shield
Why Choose the 2025 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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King Charles III first portrait series — numismatic significance
- Four advanced Royal Mint security features
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Royal Mint quality — world-renowned British bullion
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Highly liquid — globally recognised 1oz gold coin
Comparing gold coins? Read: Britannia vs Sovereign and Gold Coins vs Gold Bars.
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