1/2oz Gold Britannia price today
Prices delayed. Last updated 00:42.
Selling-back prices
| Dealer | They pay you | Below spot | Round trip, same dealer | Commission | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavex | £1,563.87 | 0.7% | 6.8% | No | Visit Tavex |
| Chards | £1,548.44 | 1.7% | 7.6% | No | Visit Chards |
| Atkinsons Bullion | £1,544.53 | 1.9% | 6.7% | No | Visit Atkinsons Bullion |
| Physical Gold | £1,517.88 | 3.6% | 13.0% | No | Visit Physical Gold |
| Hatton Garden Metals | £1,513.43 | 3.9% | 8.8% | No | Visit Hatton Garden Metals |
| Gold Traders | £1,487.84 | 5.5% | 11.3% | No | Visit Gold Traders |
Buyback prices as each dealer publishes them, for one coin. They move with spot. Below spot is against the spot price when each dealer's page was read. Baird & Co publishes no buyback price for it. Prices read 13 Oct 2026, 00:42.
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Questions
What is the 1/2oz Gold Britannia?
The half-ounce Gold Britannia contains 15.55g of 999.9 fine gold and carries a £50 face value. Fractional coins cost more per gram than the one-ounce coin because minting costs are spread over less metal.
How much gold is in a 1/2oz Gold Britannia, and what is it worth?
It contains 15.55g of fine gold (0.5 troy oz). Its melt value is that weight times the spot price; dealers sell above it and buy back below it. Gold price today.
How much will a dealer pay for a 1/2oz Gold Britannia?
None of the dealers we measure has a current published buyback price for it. Some dealers buy without publishing a price and quote on request. Buyback prices for every product.
Do I pay Capital Gains Tax when I sell a 1/2oz Gold Britannia?
No. It is UK legal tender, and gains on sterling currency aren't chargeable to Capital Gains Tax (TCGA 1992 s21(1)(b); HMRC Capital Gains Manual CG78305). That holds however much profit you make. Capital Gains Tax guide.
Is there VAT on the 1/2oz Gold Britannia?
No. It meets HMRC's definition of investment gold (VAT Notice 701/21: minimum fineness, legal tender or on HMRC's list, sold at no more than 180% of its gold value), so no VAT is charged. VAT guide.
Why do dealers charge different prices for the same coin?
Each dealer adds its own premium to the spot price to cover minting, handling and margin, and some charge for delivery. The gold inside is worth the same everywhere, so the premium and delivery are what you're really comparing. It is not returned when you sell. How dealer premiums work.
Written by MetalsAlpha. Last reviewed 6 October 2026.