The Royal Mint — Britannia, Sovereign, Gold and Silver Coins

The Royal Mint is the oldest and one of the most recognisable mints in the world, operating continuously since the year 886, now based in Llantrisant, Wales. The mint holds LBMA Good Delivery accreditation, and its most popular bullion coins are Britannia, the Sovereign and The Angel. At GoldInvest24 you will find original Royal Mint gold and silver coins, valued by physical bullion buyers and collectors.

The gold Britannia is 999.9 fineness, while the classic gold Sovereign is 916.7 (Crown Gold, 22 carat). Both series are CGT-free for UK residents. Browse the available issues and compare the gold investment coins.

The Royal Mint — the oldest British mint since 886

The Royal Mint is the official mint of the United Kingdom, with a history dating back to the year 886. It is now based in Llantrisant, Wales, and is one of the most recognisable mints in the world. It holds LBMA Good Delivery accreditation, confirming the highest quality and purity of its metal. The mint strikes both circulation coins for the UK and bullion and collector coins known worldwide.

The Royal Mint's reputation rests on over a thousand years of tradition and its status as an official state institution. For the buyer of physical gold and silver, this means a product of credible origin, high recognisability and good liquidity at later resale.

Britannia — the flagship bullion coin

The Britannia is the Royal Mint's most important bullion series. The gold Britannia is 999.9 fineness with a mass of 31.1035 g (1 oz), the silver Britannia 999. The reverse depicts the figure of Britannia with a trident and shield — the symbol of Great Britain — designed by P.J. Lynch. The coin features advanced anti-counterfeiting security.

The Britannia is CGT-free for UK residents, making it a popular choice on the British market. It is available in many gold weights (1 oz, 1/2, 1/4, 1/10) as well as in silver.

Sovereign — a classic of British coinage

The gold Sovereign is one of the most historic bullion coins in the world, struck since 1817. It is 916.7 fineness (Crown Gold, 22 carat) with 7.32238 g of pure gold. The reverse features Saint George fighting the dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci — one of the most famous numismatic designs.

The Sovereign is available in full and fractional versions (Half Sovereign, Quarter Sovereign, Double Sovereign). Like the Britannia, it is CGT-free in the UK.

What distinguishes Royal Mint coins?

• over a thousand years of tradition (since 886) and LBMA Good Delivery accreditation,
• flagship series: Britannia (999.9), Sovereign (916.7), The Angel,
• CGT-free status for UK residents,
• advanced anti-counterfeiting security,
• global recognisability and high liquidity at resale.

The Angel and collector series

Besides Britannia and the Sovereign, the Royal Mint issues The Angel coin (featuring the Archangel Michael, a tradition dating back to the 15th century) as well as extensive collector series such as Queen's Beasts, The Royal Tudor Beasts and Myths and Legends. These issues combine bullion value with a strong historical and artistic background.

Tax status and accreditation

Royal Mint gold coins, including Britannia and the Sovereign, are VAT-exempt in the EU under Directive 2006/112/EC. Silver coins are subject to the standard VAT rate. All products carry LBMA Good Delivery accreditation, and the Britannia, Sovereign and The Angel series are additionally CGT-free in the UK.

Royal Mint range at GoldInvest24

At GoldInvest24 we offer original Royal Mint coins in gold and silver, including Britannia and the Sovereign in various weights. If you are comparing different forms of investing capital in bullion, see also the silver investment coins, gold investment coins and the current precious metals prices.

Why buy Royal Mint coins at GoldInvest24?

GoldInvest24 is a Polish precious metals dealer with many years of experience in trading physical gold and silver. We offer only original Royal Mint coins, delivered with insured shipping in discreet packaging. This lets you choose the right coin — both for a first purchase and for further portfolio building.

If you are looking for coins from the oldest British mint, combining over a thousand years of tradition, LBMA accreditation and recognisable series, The Royal Mint remains one of the strongest choices on the market. Check the available coins at GoldInvest24.

FAQ — The Royal Mint

What is The Royal Mint?

The Royal Mint is the official mint of the United Kingdom, operating since 886, now in Llantrisant, Wales. It strikes circulation coins as well as bullion and collector coins, including Britannia, the Sovereign and The Angel. It holds LBMA Good Delivery accreditation.

What is the fineness of the gold Britannia?

The gold Britannia is 999.9 fineness with a mass of 31.1035 g (1 oz) in the ounce version. The silver Britannia is 999. The coin is also available in smaller gold weights: 1/2, 1/4 and 1/10 oz.

What is the fineness of the gold Sovereign?

The gold Sovereign is 916.7 fineness (Crown Gold, 22 carat) and contains 7.32238 g of pure gold. The reverse features Saint George fighting the dragon, a design by Benedetto Pistrucci from 1817.

Are Royal Mint coins VAT-exempt?

Royal Mint gold bullion coins, including Britannia and the Sovereign, are VAT-exempt in the EU under Directive 2006/112/EC. Silver coins are subject to the standard VAT rate. Britannia, the Sovereign and The Angel are additionally CGT-free in the UK.

What does CGT-free status mean?

CGT-free (Capital Gains Tax free) means exemption from capital gains tax for UK tax residents. It applies to coins that are legal tender in the UK, such as Britannia, the Sovereign and The Angel.

Are Royal Mint coins easy to resell?

Yes. Britannia and the Sovereign are among the most recognisable and liquid bullion coins in the world, which makes later resale through precious metals dealers easier.

Where can I buy Royal Mint coins?

Royal Mint coins are best bought from a specialised precious metals dealer. At GoldInvest24 you will find Britannia, the Sovereign and other issues with insured shipping and discreet packaging. Current prices are linked to the live metal price.