Gold Britannia 1/4oz

Gold Britannia 1/4oz History

Quarter ounce Britannia gold coins have been in production since 1987 as part of the Britannia bullion coin range. Initially a 22 carat coin they were updated in 2013 to 24 carat (999.9 fineness) gold. The quarter ounce Britannia coin contains 7.775 grams of gold, and is a firm favourite among investors looking for more flexibility in their portfolio, or those on a smaller budget.

Gold Britannia 1/4oz Price

An important factor affecting the price of a gold Britannia 1/4oz coin is the value of the gold it contains. The weight of a gold Britannia 1/4 ounce coin is 7.77g or 8.5g with a fineness of 916.7 or 999.9. This means that a gold Britannia 1/4 ounce coin has a pure gold content of 7.77g. The price of a gold Britannia 1/4oz coin is directly linked to the global price of gold.

Gold Britannia 1/4oz 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 1/4 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 1/4oz coins can cost considerably more than the gold price.

Our website is constantly updated to display the price of gold Britannia 1/4oz coins in real time. These gold Britannia 1/4oz coins have a diameter of 22.05mm and are a great investment or collector's item.

Gold Britannia 1/4oz Value

Investors often ask what is the value of a gold Britannia 1/4oz? Gold Britannia 1/4oz coins have a face value of 25. It is important to note that the face value has no bearing on the actual value of the coin. As mentioned, the gold Britannia 1/4oz 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 1/4 ounce thanks to the public spot price. The value of a gold Britannia 1/4oz is therefore generally the same regardless of the year and is just based on the metal content. Some years of gold Britannia 1/4 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 1/4oz Coins Worth?

If you are wondering how much are gold Britannia 1/4oz coins worth, a simple rule of thumb is that a gold Britannia 1/4oz has 7.77g of pure gold. If you see the gold price in grams/ounces you can therefore work out how much a gold Britannia 1/4oz is worth quite quickly.