1/4oz Gold Proof Britannia Coins
| Discover our collection of 1/4oz Gold Proof Britannia coins from The Royal Mint — one of the most popular and highly collectable fractional gold coin series in modern British numismatics. Combining exceptional proof quality with the iconic image of Britannia, these quarter-ounce gold coins offer an accessible way to own limited-edition Royal Mint gold proof issues while maintaining strong appeal among both collectors and investors. First introduced as part of the Britannia series in 1987, the £25 quarter-ounce denomination has featured some of the most celebrated Britannia designs ever produced, including the classic standing Britannia by Philip Nathan, the seated Britannia by Christopher Le Brun, dynamic chariot designs, and modern interpretations from leading contemporary artists. Many annual releases feature changing reverse designs, making 1/4oz Gold Proof Britannias especially popular for date-run collections and themed sets. This category includes a wide range of 1/4oz Gold Proof Britannia coins, including:
Earlier 1/4oz Britannia proof coins were struck in 22 Carat gold (.9167 fine), while modern releases from 2013 onwards are produced in fine 999.9 gold, continuing the Royal Mint’s move toward pure gold Britannia coinage. Limited mintages, changing annual artwork, and premium proof finishes have made many of these coins increasingly desirable on the secondary market. Popular releases in this series include the first-year 1987 Britannia proof coins, low mintage issues such as the 2006 Una and the Lion design, modern security-feature Britannias, and graded PR70 examples certified by PCGS. Many collectors focus on building complete date runs spanning every Britannia release year, while others target scarce proof-only designs and special presentation editions. Browse our full range of 1/4oz Gold Proof Britannia coins below, including boxed proof editions, certified graded coins, rare low mintage issues, and modern Royal Mint releases from across the Britannia series. |
