Description
1/10 oz Great Britain Gold Britannia Coin (Random Year, BU)
Fractional Sovereign Gold | .9999 Fine | Iconic Britannia Design
At a glance: A 1/10 troy oz (3.11 g) .9999 fine gold coin from The Royal Mint with a £10 face value and the same security-enhanced Britannia design as the 1 oz flagship. Random year of our choice; costs about one-tenth of the live gold spot price plus a premium; ships fully insured from Summit Metals; not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through us. Best for dollar-cost averagers and gifting. Page updated July 2026.
Quick Facts:
Metal Content: 0.1 troy oz pure gold (.9999 Fine, 24 karat)
Total Weight: 3.110 g
Year: Random (our choice; year and monarch portrait vary by inventory)
Mint: The Royal Mint, United Kingdom
Face Value: £10 (GBP)
Diameter: 16.5 mm | Thickness: 1.2 mm (approx.)
Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — near-perfect, mint-fresh
Packaging: Individual coins ship in protective flips
IRA Eligible: Not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through Summit Metals — contact us for IRA-eligible gold
Why Choose Summit Metals?
Guaranteed Authentic Royal Mint Bullion
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Summit Metals sources Britannias directly from Royal Mint–approved distributors, ensuring a pristine chain of custody and sovereign-backed quality.
Britannia Design & Security Features
Obverse (Varies): Up to 2023, portraits of Queen Elizabeth II by Maklouf, Rank-Broadley, or Clark; late-2023 onward, King Charles III by Martin Jennings. Inscriptions include monarch legend, denomination, and year.
Reverse: Philip Nathan’s standing Britannia with shield and trident, enhanced by Royal Mint security elements: latent image, micro-text “DECUS ET TUTAMEN,” radial waves, and tincture lines.
Modern anti-counterfeiting measures ensure the Britannia remains one of the most secure bullion coins globally.
Investment & Collector Appeal
Four-nines purity and UK government backing for global liquidity.
Fractional convenience ideal for dollar-cost averaging and gifting.
Random-year variety adds collectible interest—different monarchs, privy marks, and security upgrades.
A versatile choice for portfolio diversification or date-run collectors seeking fractional key-year issues.
Packaging & Delivery
Coins are sealed in protective flips and packed discreetly. Summit Metals ships every order fully insured and trackable from our secure vault to your door.
Secure Your 1/10 oz Britannia Today
Add 0.1 oz of .9999 British gold to your stack. Click “Add to Cart” to purchase a Random-Year 1/10 oz Gold Britannia (BU) and invest confidently with Summit Metals!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 1/10 oz Gold Britannia IRA eligible? It is not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through Summit Metals; contact our team for IRA-eligible gold.
How much gold does it contain? 1/10 troy ounce (3.11 g) of .9999 fine (24-karat) gold.
Which year will I receive? A random year of our choice; the monarch portrait varies by year.
How much is it worth? About one-tenth of the live gold spot price plus a premium.
Why is the premium higher per ounce than a 1 oz coin? Minting costs are spread over less gold on fractional coins.
1/10 Britannia vs 1/10 Gold Eagle or Maple? All hold 1/10 oz of gold; the Britannia is .9999 pure with the Royal Mint’s security features.
Is it a good gift or first gold coin? Yes — an affordable, highly recognizable way to own maximum-purity sovereign gold.
What security features does it have? A latent image, “DECUS ET TUTAMEN” micro-text, radial waves, and tincture lines.
Is it legal tender? Yes — £10 face value in the United Kingdom.
Is it authentic? Yes — sourced from Royal Mint–approved distributors.
What condition is it in? Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — a near-perfect, mint-fresh condition.
Can I sell it back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.
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