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).
An epic collection of seven officially licensed UK 50p coins, inspired by JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and the 25th anniversary of the award-winning film trilogy, created in partnership with Warner Bros.
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's The Lord of the Rings UK 50p coin collection, launched in 2026, is set to include seven coins, released to mark the 25th anniversary of Peter Jackson's film trilogy, with two coins for each film and an initial piece, featuring the One Ring.
The first coin in The Royal Mint's The Lord of the Rings collection, featuring The One Ring, was released in May 2026. The remaining six coins in the seven-coin collection will be issued to mark 25 years since the release of each of Peter Jackson's three films.
Coins with caustic features have microscopic surface engravings which reflect light into a hidden image or symbol on a nearby surface when illuminated at a specific angle. The first use of this effect on a UK coin was for the 2026 One Ring 50p, issued by The Royal Mint.
The scarcest coins in The Royal Mint's 25th anniversary The Lord of the Rings UK 50p collection are set to be the editions struck in solid 22-carat gold, which are always issued in strictly limited numbers. Silver proof and coloured BU coins are also limited edition collectables.
The Lord of the Rings is one of the most beloved franchises in the world, and Royal Mint licensed coin collections consistently attract strong collector demand. Limited mintages, precious metal editions and the innovative caustic feature are all likely to make these 50ps sought after.
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.
