2026 Britannia 1/10oz Gold Bullion Coin
The 2026 Britannia 1/10oz Gold Bullion Coin is a .9999 fine gold coin produced by The Royal Mint. Containing one-tenth of a troy ounce of investment-grade gold, it carries a face value of £10 and holds UK legal tender status — making it both VAT-free and exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK investors.
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Specification
| Type | Coins |
| Year | 2026 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Design | Britannia |
| Finish | Bullion |
| Weight | 1/10oz |
| Brand | The Royal Mint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Fineness | 999.9 / 24 Carat |
| Face Value | £10 |
| Capital Gains Tax | Exempt |
| Gold Content | 0.1 Troy oz |
About This Product
The 1/10oz Gold Britannia is one of the most popular fractional gold coins bought in the UK, and for good reason. Its small size makes it an affordable individual purchase, which suits investors buying gold regularly in smaller increments, those giving gold as a gift, and anyone who values the divisibility of a portfolio held in smaller units.
Fractional coins carry a higher premium per gram than larger coins and bars, which is the standard trade-off for this format across all bullion. What the 1/10oz Britannia offers in return is flexibility — a holding made up of fractional coins can be sold in parts as needed, rather than requiring the disposal of a larger unit in a single transaction.
If you are comparing options, you can view the full range on our Gold Britannias page or browse other gold coins side by side. Gold Sovereigns are another UK legal tender option worth considering at a similar price point.
Reverse Design
The reverse displays the iconic figure of Britannia, the female personification of the United Kingdom, in her classic standing pose. She holds a trident in one hand and an olive branch in the other, with a shield bearing the Union Flag at her side. Britannia has been a symbol of Britain for nearly two millennia, dating back to Roman times, and has featured on British coinage since 1672.
The reverse also incorporates The Royal Mint's advanced security features introduced to the Britannia series: surface animation that shifts as the coin is tilted, micro-text running around the design, and a latent image that changes between a padlock and the word "Trust" depending on the viewing angle. Together, these features make the 2026 Gold Britannia one of the most secure bullion coins produced anywhere in the world.
The inscription reads BRITANNIA · 1/10 OZ · 999.9 FINE GOLD.
Obverse Design
The obverse of the 2026 Gold Britannia features the official portrait of King Charles III, designed by British sculptor Martin Jennings. This is the definitive coinage portrait of the King, first introduced on UK coinage in 2022 following the accession, and it appears on all Royal Mint bullion coins produced from that point onwards. The King faces left — following the traditional convention of each monarch facing the opposite direction to their predecessor — and the portrait is surrounded by the inscription CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2026, denoting his titles and the coin's face value and year.