The Britannia Coin Company stock a wide and varied selection of gold coins at low margins over the market 'spot' price. Our gold coins are manufactured by the various International mints and are all guaranteed as genuine. All investment gold is exempt from VAT and UK coins (such as Sovereigns and Britannias etc.) are also exempt from CGT (Capital Gains Tax).
Coming soon: the 2027 Sovereign. With the return of yellow gold and the introduction of security features, the The Royal Mint's Sovereign series has a new lease of life. Collectors can expect bullion coins, limited-edition proof issues, sets and a new platinum Sovereign - all due for release in late 2026.
Britannia Coin Company are the UK’s leading online gold coin buyer. We offer UK investors the opportunity to buy at low premiums above the global spot price and give practical advice on investing.
The Royal Mint has not yet publicly confirmed an exact release date for the 2027 Sovereign range. Based on previous years, the 2027 Sovereign is expected to launch in late 2026. Usually, proof Sovereigns are released first, followed by bullion Sovereigns.
The Royal Mint hasn't confirmed the design yet. We expect Pistrucci's Saint George and the Dragon on the reverse, paired with Martin Jennings' King Charles III portrait, as used since 2022. Upcoming Platinum Sovereigns are confirmed to feature both of these designs.
The Royal Mint confirmed in 2024 that all Sovereigns from 2026 onwards will be struck in yellow gold, replacing the rose gold alloy used since 2000. Gold Sovereigns are still made from 22-carat (91.67%) gold, but the proportions of silver and copper in the alloy have been updated.
Gold is an investment you can rely on, especially when world markets are volatile. It’s traded and respected globally and scarcity vs demand means it will continue to increase its value.
Yes, and we guarantee it. We are a member of the BNTA (The British Numismatic Trade Association) and all our coins are checked for their authenticity.
Although collectors and investors often worry about counterfeits, it's actually very hard to convincingly fake a gold coin. Gold is extremely dense and to use another metal and gold-plate it would result in a coin that is under-weight, over-diameter or half-again as thick, something that would be spotted very easily by an expert. You can buy from us 100% worry free.
For all UK orders, there is no shipping charge - the price you see is the price you pay. For simplicity, we have a flat rate charge for all international orders.
