1/10 oz English Gold Britannia

The 1/10 oz British Gold Britannia Coin is the smallest standard denomination in The Royal Mint’s flagship gold bullion series. First introduced in 1987, this fractional coin offers the same world-renowned design, legal tender status, and government-backed assurance as its larger counterparts, in an affordable and flexible format. With .9999 fine gold purity since 2013, the 1/10 oz Gold Britannia is a top choice for collectors, gift buyers, and those seeking to build a diversified holding of sovereign-minted gold.

Key Features:

• Purity: Coins issued from 2013 onward are struck from 99.99% pure gold (24 karats), with a total gold content of 0.10 troy ounces. Earlier issues (1987–2012) were minted in 22-karat gold (.9167 fine) and contain the same gold weight but are slightly heavier overall due to the copper-silver alloy.

• Design: The obverse features the reigning monarch, currently King Charles III or formerly Queen Elizabeth II, alongside inscriptions denoting the coin’s denomination and issuing country. The reverse features the iconic image of Britannia, a helmeted female figure bearing a trident and shield, long regarded as a symbol of British strength, resilience, and unity. Recent issues include advanced security features such as radial textures, micro-text, surface animation, and a latent image for enhanced anti-counterfeiting protection.

• Denomination: The 1/10 oz Gold Britannia carries a face value of £10 (British pounds), affirming its status as legal tender in the United Kingdom. While its market value is based on its gold content, the face value confirms its sovereign issuance.

• IRA Eligibility: Gold Britannia coins dated 2013 and later, with .9999 fine purity, are eligible for inclusion in self-directed Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) in the United States. Their exceptional purity, sovereign guarantee, and strong liquidity make them a reliable choice for physical gold holdings in retirement accounts.

Compact, elegant, and backed by centuries of minting tradition, the 1/10 oz British Gold Britannia Coin is an ideal option for those seeking trusted, high-purity fractional gold with global recognition.