Fractional Britannia Gold Coins
| Explore our range of Fractional Britannia Gold Coins, featuring smaller-denomination gold issues from The Royal Mint’s iconic Britannia series. Struck in fine gold across a range of fractional weights, these coins offer collectors and investors a flexible way to own one of Britain’s most recognised modern gold coin designs.
This category includes a variety of fractional Gold Britannia denominations, including:
Fractional Gold Britannias are issued in both bullion and proof formats, depending on the year and release. Modern bullion issues are struck in .9999 fine gold (24 carat) and incorporate advanced Royal Mint security features such as latent imagery, micro-text, surface animation and tincture lines. Proof editions are struck using specially prepared dies and polished blanks to achieve exceptional detail and mirror-like finishes. First introduced alongside the wider Britannia series launched in 1987, fractional Britannias have become increasingly popular due to their affordability, flexibility and strong international recognition. Since 2013, modern Gold Britannias have been produced in 24-carat .9999 fine gold, while earlier issues were struck in 22-carat gold alloy. Designs typically feature Philip Nathan’s classic depiction of Britannia standing firm with shield and trident, alongside the official portrait of the reigning monarch. Selected years include special commemorative editions, changing obverse portraits and limited-edition proof releases with low mintages. Many examples are supplied in official Royal Mint packaging, while selected coins are professionally certified by PCGS or NGC for added collectability. Fractional Britannia Gold Coins are especially popular among UK investors due to their legal tender status and Capital Gains Tax exemption for UK residents. Whether you are building a complete Britannia date run or collecting fractional modern British gold coins, discover our selection of Fractional Britannia Gold Coins at The London Coin Company . |
