1 Ounce British Britannia Gold Coin

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Buy the 1 Oz British Britannia Gold Coin

The 1 Oz British Britannia Gold Coin is a good option for precious metals investors and collectors alike. Gold is a solid investment, and it can shield you from the volatility of the stock market.

For instance, gold prices are relatively stable compared to other forms of securities. This ensures that you don’t incur major losses when the prices of other securities decline. Furthermore, the price of gold tends to appreciate when market recessions occur. Read on to find out more about the features and benefits that make investing in the 1 Oz gold coin attractive.

The Features of the 1 Oz Britannia Gold Coin

• The 1-Ounce Britannia gold coin is a beautiful coin produced by the British Royal Mint.
• The coin features Queen Elizabeth II on the front, and has a face value of 100 GBP.
• The backside of the coin features Lady Liberty holding a trident shield.
• The year of manufacture, fitness and the weight of the coin are inscribed on the edges around the coin.
• The specifications of a one-ounce Britannia gold coin are:

1. Weight (grams): 31.21.
2. Pure gold content (grams): 31.103.
3. Fineness: 999.9
4. Dimensions: 38.61mm or 32.69 mm in diameter

Investors, especially UK citizens prefer the British Britannia gold coin because it does not attract capital gains tax payable on the profits made in trading in gold coins.

The British Royal Mint introduced gold coins for the first time in 1987, and the coins had a face value of £100.

From 2013, the company produced 24-carat gold coins weighing 31.21 grams. The subsequent versions of the coin are wider with diameters of 38.61 mm and 32.21 mm respectively.

The key factor that determines the prices of the gold coins is the gold content and not the condition of the coin. Nevertheless, all the coins meet specific minimum standards of fairness.

The Benefits of Buying Gold Coins

Gold is a popular investment because of its ability to withstand market volatility. As a result, investors who were reluctant to buy gold coins before are now interested because of a variety of reasons. These reasons include:

• Gold prices tend to increase when the prices of other securities go down. This stabilizes your portfolio if you are an investor.
• Gold provides a safety net against inflation.
• You are exempted from paying capital gains tax until you liquidate your investment.
• Investing in gold can remain a secret because nobody has to know if you don’t want them to.
• In cases of significant currency devaluation, you can use gold to trade. This may sound farfetched, but it has happened in some countries.

No doubt, gold coins provide investors with a secure alternative to back up their portfolios. Go ahead and invest in the 1 Oz gold coin today to secure your investments.   

All gold Britannia coins are available for VAT-exempt Swiss storage or delivery. Coins are supplied in plastic slips, or tubes of 10 for larger orders.