The Royal Mint

The Royal Mint – British Mint for Investment Gold and Britannia Coins

The Royal Mint is the official mint of the United Kingdom with a history of more than 1,100 years. It is among the best-known producers of investment coins in the world.

For investors, The Royal Mint represents state tradition, long history, quality, modern security features and good tradeability. The products suit customers seeking investment gold or silver of British origin.

The Royal Mint Products at GOLDU

The best-known product is the Britannia coin. The GOLDU offer includes:

Britannia investment gold coins (1/10 oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz),
Britannia investment silver coin 1 oz.

LBMA Standard and Responsible Sourcing

The Royal Mint states that it works with refineries on the LBMA Good Delivery List or that are full LBMA members. For the products, what matters in particular is fineness 999.9/1000 Au on modern gold products, precisely stated weight, international recognisability and good tradeability.

Britannia – an Iconic British Investment Coin

The gold Britannia is the flagship of The Royal Mint. The Britannia motif is among the best-known symbols of British coinage. The coin has a face value in British pounds, high fineness and is available in several sizes.

Britannia Security Features

Modern Britannia coins use security features such as a latent image, micro-text, surface animation and anti-counterfeiting details that make visual verification easier.

Silver Britannia

Besides gold, The Royal Mint also offers the silver Britannia coin (1 oz). For investment silver, note that VAT applies on purchase – unlike investment gold, which is VAT-exempt when statutory conditions are met.

The Royal Mint at GOLDU

At GOLDU you get exclusively new, uncirculated coins with verified origin, in stock, with fast shipping and the option of a future buy-back.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Royal Mint?

The official mint of the United Kingdom with a history of more than 1,100 years.

What is the gold Britannia?

An investment coin with a face value in British pounds, high fineness, the iconic Britannia motif and modern security features.

Does VAT apply to the silver Britannia?

Yes. VAT applies when buying investment silver; investment gold, on the other hand, is exempt under statutory conditions.

Summary

The Royal Mint combines British tradition, long history, quality and modern technology. Thanks to the Britannia coin, it is one of the significant producers of investment gold and silver.