The Royal Mint Official Partner

Chards is an official partner of The Royal Mint. Our Royal Mint products, are sourced directly from their mint headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales. Gold Britannia coins are one of the most popular choices among British bullion coins, and we price them competitively with some of the lowest premiums on the market.

History of Britannia

Today, the Britannia is the UK's most popular 1 oz bullion coin, manufactured by The Royal Mint since 1987 in gold and since 1997 in silver. For more information on UK Britannia bullion coins, you can read our blog, which details the history of the Britannia since its adoption.

Shop All Britannia's

Interested in browsing our complete range of Britannia coins featuring a range of designs, and a portrait of either Queen Elizabeth II or His Majesty King Charles III.

Shop Bullion Gold Britannia's

We stock almost all dates of bullion Britannia coins featuring the classic Lady Britannia design, and special designs of Britannia. Investors seeking the most cost-effective method to invest in gold Britannia coins should consider our best value Britannia coins. These coins are pre-owned and selected as 'Our Choice' from a range of dates. Depending on availability, you may receive the same date.

Additionally, if you're seeking gold Britannia coins with low premiums, minted from 1987 onwards, we offer a range of Gold Minty Britanina's. These Britannia coins are selected as 'our choice' and may be 22-carat gold or 24-carat depending on the date selected. Depending on availability, you may receive the same date.

Shop Proof Gold Britannia's

The Royal Mint also issues each Britannia release in proof condition for its collectible audience. These coins can be issued individually or as part of coin sets in Royal Mint presentation cases, each accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Sell Your Britannia Gold Coins to Chards

Are you ready to sell your gold Britannia coins to Chards? We guarantee competitive rates to all sellers, whether you choose to visit us in our showroom, use our postal service, or opt for our distance buy-in service.

Britannia King Charles III Design

After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on 8th September 2022, Martin Jennings sculpted and designed the new King Charles III definitive coinage uncrowned portrait. This portrait first appeared on Britannia coins for the second Britannia release of 2023.

However, for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, the talented engraver designed the crowned portrait, which appeared on another popular UK bullion coin - The 2023 Coronation sovereign.

Capital Gains Tax

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a form of levies imposed on the profit garnered from the sale of assets, such as real estate, investments, and collectibles. Read our CGT guide for more information to see what bullion coins are exempt from CGT and the ones which are.

Live Metal Prices

Track the live gold price of your Britannia coins using our gold price chart.