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Compare live prices on 1/4oz bullion from trusted UK dealers. At quarter of a troy ounce, this format sits between the smaller fractionals and the standard 1oz size — a middle ground for investors balancing accessibility with premium efficiency.
Where 1/4oz fits
The 1/4oz format carries a lower premium per gram than 1/10oz but a higher one than 1oz — the standard fractional trade-off where smaller coins cost more to produce relative to their metal content. For investors building a holding gradually, quarter ounces offer a useful step up from one-tenths without committing to a full ounce per purchase.
Liquidity and resale
1/4oz coins from the major series — Britannia, Sovereign, Eagle, Maple Leaf, Krugerrand — are widely recognised and readily tradeable. They suit investors who want the option to part-liquidate without selling a full ounce, and they're often used as gifts or for milestone purchases where a full ounce would be excessive.
UK tax position
Investment gold at 1/4oz is VAT-exempt under HMRC rules. UK legal tender 1/4oz coins — notably the quarter-ounce Britannia — also qualify for capital gains tax exemption, making them tax-efficient relative to non-UK alternatives.