About the 1oz Platinum Britannia
The platinum Britannia carries the same Britannia design and the same Royal Mint standards as its gold and silver counterparts, struck in 999.5 fine platinum. One troy ounce, 32.69 millimetres across, with a face value of one hundred pounds.
Platinum is considerably scarcer than gold in the earth, and far more of what is mined goes into industry, so its price behaves differently. It has spent long stretches below the gold price and long stretches above it. That makes it interesting to some buyers and unsuitable for others.
It is British legal tender, so Capital Gains Tax exempt for UK residents, but platinum carries VAT at twenty per cent in Britain, which is included in the price shown here.
Why buy the 1oz Platinum Britannia?
- Contains 1 troy ounce (31.10 g) of 999.5 fine platinum
- Struck by The Royal Mint
- UK legal tender
- Carries VAT at 20 per cent, already included in the price you see
- Capital Gains Tax exempt for UK residents
- Supplied in a protective capsule
- Weighed, measured and the edge checked by us before it is listed
- Fully insured delivery, signed for and tracked
Why choose a one ounce coin?
One ounce coins are the cheapest way to own metal by weight, because the cost of striking a coin barely changes with the amount of metal in it.
- The lowest premium per gram of any size
- Traded everywhere, so selling it on is straightforward
- One coin rather than a handful, so easier to store
- Suits a larger sum put into metal in one go
Questions people ask
Does it carry VAT?
Yes. Silver and platinum are standard rated in the UK, so twenty per cent is added. The price shown already includes it.
Is it Capital Gains Tax exempt?
Yes, for UK residents, because it is UK legal tender. Your own position is yours to check, and we are dealers rather than tax advisers.
How is it supplied?
In a protective capsule, sent in discreet packaging that says nothing about what is inside.
What if the price moves before I pay?
The price on this page is the metal at this moment. When you send us your order we confirm the final figure with you and hold it while you pay, so you are never charged a number you have not seen.
Delivery
Every order goes out fully insured, signed for and tracked, in packaging that gives nothing away. We tell you the dispatch date when we confirm your order. Delivery details.
Want to know more first? Read what is the best gold coin to buy or how to buy gold coins in the UK.