British Gold Britannia Melt Value
Pure gold content of the British Gold Britannia: 1 oz, 2013–present (.9999) 0.9999 oz; 1 oz, 1987–2012 (22-karat) 1.0035 oz. At $4,147/oz gold, the 1 oz, 2013–present (.9999) is worth about $4,147 in melt value. Dealers quote bullion as a premium or discount to melt.
Values above refresh with the October 19, 2026 spot price.
British Gold Britannia specifications
| Version | Years | Fineness | Gross weight | Pure gold | Diameter | Face value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz, 2013–present (.9999) | 2013–present | .9999 (99.99%) | 31.1 g | 31.1 g (0.9999 oz t) | 32.69 mm | £100 GBP |
| 1 oz, 1987–2012 (22-karat) | 1987–2012 | .9167 (91.67%) | 34.05 g | 31.21 g (1.0035 oz t) | 32.69 mm | £100 |
The Royal Mint's gold bullion coin since 1987. It was 22-karat (.9167) through 2012 and has been .9999 fine since 2013. Both versions contain about 1 troy oz of pure gold in the 1 oz size.
How the melt value is calculated
Melt value = gross weight × fineness ÷ 31.1035 × spot price. For the 1 oz, 2013–present (.9999): 31.1 g × .9999 = 31.1 g of pure gold. Divide by 31.1035 grams per troy ounce to get 0.9999 oz, then multiply by $4,147 spot: about $4,147.
Melt value by quantity
| Quantity | 1 oz, 2013–present (.9999) | 1 oz, 1987–2012 (22-karat) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | $4,147 | $4,162 |
| 5 coins | $20,735 | $20,810 |
| 10 coins | $41,470 | $41,621 |
| 20 coins | $82,940 | $83,242 |
| 25 coins | $103,675 | $104,052 |
| 100 coins | $414,699 | $416,209 |
Melt value vs collector value
The British Gold Britannia is a bullion coin, so its price tracks the gold spot price. Buyers and sellers usually quote it as a premium over (or a discount to) melt value, and that premium depends on the dealer, the year and the coin's condition. Special and proof versions can sell for more. Melt value is the number to anchor on: it's what the metal alone is worth today.
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Specs: Nu Stack coin database (curated entries and the Numista catalog). Not in the database (it lists .9999 for every year). Britannias were 22-karat until 2012 and .9999 from 2013 (The Royal Mint). Melt values use the gold spot price from the Nu Stack price feed and are estimates of metal content only, not offers to buy or sell.
Frequently asked questions
How much gold is in a British Gold Britannia?
1 oz, 2013–present (.9999): 31.1 g (0.9999 troy oz) of pure gold; 1 oz, 1987–2012 (22-karat): 31.21 g (1.0035 troy oz) of pure gold.
What is a British Gold Britannia worth in melt value today?
At $4,147/oz gold (October 19, 2026): 1 oz, 2013–present (.9999) about $4,147; 1 oz, 1987–2012 (22-karat) about $4,162. The value moves with the spot price, and this page updates automatically.
Is a British Gold Britannia worth more than its melt value?
Bullion coins usually trade close to melt value plus a dealer premium. Proof, low-mintage or special issues can sell for more. Compare a dealer's quote against the melt value above.