Gold Britannia 1/2oz

Gold Britannia 1/2oz History

The half ounce gold Britannia was introduced in 1987 as part of the launch of the series. The Royal Mint correctly predicted that many investors would want a smaller option than the full sized coin. The demand seen has ensured that a half ounce gold Britannia has been produced annually since.

As the name suggests the half ounce gold Britannia contains 1/2 a troy ounce of gold. Initially this was a 22 carat coin, but since 2013 all Britannias are now struck in 24 carat gold - 999.9 fineness. As such the 1/2oz Britannia gold coin contains 15.5515 grams of gold.

Gold Britannia 1/2oz Price

An important factor affecting the price of a gold Britannia 1/2oz coin is the value of the gold it contains. The weight of a gold Britannia 1/2 ounce coin is 15.60g or 17.05g with a fineness of 916.7 or 999.9. This means that a gold Britannia 1/2 ounce coin has a pure gold content of 15.55g. The price of a gold Britannia 1/2oz coin is directly linked to the global price of gold.

Gold Britannia 1/2oz prices can vary thanks to the coin's history and numismatic appeal, with certain years or designs being particularly desirable with collectors. The price of a new gold Britannia 1/2 ounce coin will be based on today's gold price, with a small premium to cover the cost of manufacture and supply. Older or rare gold Britannia 1/2oz coins can cost considerably more than the gold price.

Our website is constantly updated to display the price of gold Britannia 1/2oz coins in real time. These gold Britannia 1/2oz coins have a diameter of 27mm and are a great investment or collector's item.

Gold Britannia 1/2oz Value

Investors often ask what is the value of a gold Britannia 1/2oz? Gold Britannia 1/2oz coins have a face value of 50. It is important to note that the face value has no bearing on the actual value of the coin. As mentioned, the gold Britannia 1/2oz coins main value can usually be worked out based on the current gold price. It is this simplicity that makes gold bullion coins appealing. They are bought and sold based on their intrinsic metal value without having to worry about any numismatic value and more complicated selling process.

You can always find an intrinsic value for a gold Britannia 1/2 ounce thanks to the public spot price. The value of a gold Britannia 1/2oz is therefore generally the same regardless of the year and is just based on the metal content. Some years of gold Britannia 1/2 ounce coins might command a further premium. A lower mintage, or special design could see their value increase beyond their metal content.

How Much are Gold Britannia 1/2oz Coins Worth?

If you are wondering how much are gold Britannia 1/2oz coins worth, a simple rule of thumb is that a gold Britannia 1/2oz has 15.55g of pure gold. If you see the gold price in grams/ounces you can therefore work out how much a gold Britannia 1/2oz is worth quite quickly.