Description
2027 1/10 oz Great Britain Gold Britannia Coin (BU)
Fractional Sovereign Gold | .9999 Fine | King Charles III Obverse
At a glance: The 2027 1/10 oz Gold Britannia is a 3.11 g .9999 fine (24-karat) gold coin from The Royal Mint with a £10 face value and King Charles III obverse — the smallest coin in the Britannia lineup. It costs about one-tenth of the live gold spot price plus a premium, ships fully insured from Summit Metals, and is IRA eligible. Best for gifting and dollar-cost averaging.
Quick Facts
| Metal Content | 0.1 troy oz pure gold (.9999 fine, 24 karat) |
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| Total Weight | 3.110 g |
| Year | 2027 |
| Mint | The Royal Mint, United Kingdom |
| Face Value | £10 (GBP) |
| Diameter | 16.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm (approx.) |
| Condition | Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — near-perfect, mint-fresh |
| Packaging | Individual coin in protective flip |
| IRA Eligible | Yes — contact our team to purchase for a precious-metals IRA |
Why Choose Summit Metals?
- Guaranteed Authentic Royal Mint Gold
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Summit Metals sources Britannias directly from Royal Mint–approved distributors, ensuring pristine chain of custody and sovereign assurance.
Britannia & King Charles III Design
Obverse: Martin Jennings' effigy of King Charles III with legend "· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2027."
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Reverse: Philip Nathan's renowned standing Britannia wielding trident and shield, enhanced by Royal Mint security suite:
Latent image shifting between padlock and trident
Micro-text "DECUS ET TUTAMEN" along rim
Surface animation of radial waves
Tincture lines on Union Jack shield
Investment & Collector Appeal
Tenth-ounce Britannias deliver four-nines purity, sovereign backing, and the smallest fractional option in the Britannia lineup — ideal for dollar-cost averaging and gifting. The 2027 issue, featuring King Charles III's portrait, adds date-run appeal while maintaining competitive premiums for investors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2027 1/10 oz Gold Britannia IRA eligible? Yes — it meets IRS fineness requirements for precious-metals IRAs.
How much gold does it contain? 1/10 troy ounce (3.11 g) of .9999 fine gold.
Whose portrait is on it? King Charles III, by Martin Jennings.
How much is it worth? About one-tenth of the live gold spot price plus a premium.
Why is the premium higher per ounce? Minting costs are spread over less gold on fractional coins.
2027 vs random-year 1/10 Britannia? Same .9999 coin; the 2027 guarantees the current date, the random-year usually costs slightly less.
Is it a good gift or first gold coin? Yes — affordable, recognizable, maximum-purity sovereign gold.
What security features does it have? Latent image, micro-text, radial waves, and tincture lines.
Is it legal tender? Yes — £10 face value in the United Kingdom.
What condition is it in? Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — near-perfect, mint-fresh.
Can I sell it back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.
Related Products
Step up to the 2027 1/4 oz or 2027 1 oz Gold Britannia, save with the random-year 1/10 oz, or browse all 1/10 oz gold coins at Summit Metals.
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Add 0.1 oz of .9999 British gold to your holdings. Click "Add to Cart" to purchase the 2027 1/10 oz Great Britain Gold Britannia (BU) and invest confidently with Summit Metals.
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