Compare 1/4oz Gold Prices

Compare live 1/4oz gold prices from trusted UK dealers — quarter-ounce coins and bars at the standard fractional weight. At 7.78g of pure gold, the 1/4oz format is well-supported across every major bullion programme.

2026 Britannia 1/4oz Gold Bullion Coin

From £876.16

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Programmes at 1/4oz

The 1/4oz weight is one of the standard fractional sizes across major bullion programmes. The format contains exactly 0.25 troy oz of pure gold (7.78g) regardless of producer. Britannias and Maple Leaves use 9999 fine; American Eagles and Krugerrands use 22-carat (916.7 fine, balance copper); Kangaroos use 9999 fine. Pure gold content is identical across all of these — what differs is the alloy and face value.

Coins versus 1/4oz bars

1/4oz minted gold bars are produced by PAMP, Heraeus, Argor-Heraeus, Royal Mint and similar refiners. They typically carry premiums slightly below 1/4oz coins (no legal-tender packaging or sovereign-mint cost) but lose the global recognition and divisibility advantages that coins bring. For UK buyers, the larger consideration is that bars never qualify for CGT exemption regardless of producer.

The 1/4oz premium structure

Fractional gold premiums in the UK typically run 8-15% over spot at 1/4oz — meaningfully higher than 1oz premiums (4-6%) because fixed production costs spread across less metal. Live dealer comparison at this size regularly surfaces £5-£15 spreads on identical coins. The fractional premium is the price investors pay for divisibility and smaller per-coin commitment.

UK tax considerations

1/4oz gold across all formats is VAT-exempt as investment gold under HMRC rules. CGT exemption applies only to UK legal-tender 1/4oz coins — principally 1/4oz Britannias. Foreign 1/4oz coins and 1/4oz bars are not CGT-exempt; gains above the annual allowance are taxable for UK residents on disposal.

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