Between the 28th of March and the 4th of April, we are conducting our annual stock take, an essential process in our operational calendar. This meticulous procedure is integral to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our inventory, reflecting our heritage and commitment to security as a trusted British organisation.
Due to this important activity, delivery time-frames for orders placed during this period will be extended. We carefully plan our stock take to ensure minimal disruption to our customers while upholding our standards of excellence and security. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete this critical process, which helps us serve you better throughout the year.
Investments in bullion products are not FCA regulated. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Bullion refers to a non-ferrous alloy that is refined to a high standard in both weight and purity. Due to its alloy count, bullion is a great option for investment.
People buy them for the intrinsic value of the precious metal they contain, so production places greater emphasis on efficiency. They are struck at a rate of up to 250 gold and 3,000 silver coins per hour and are of a similar standard to Brilliant Uncirculated coins.
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A latent image changes from a padlock to Britannia’s famous trident
Surface animation brings the background of waves to life
The micro-text provides both decoration and protection
Britannia’s shield bears the Union flag, which is accented with tincture lines
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Cast as the female personification of Britain for millennia, Britannia has continually evolved through the ages to capture and match the spirit of a nation and its people. First appearing on the coins of the Roman emperor Hadrian in the second century, Britannia has been a constant presence on British coins since 1672. Today, this icon appears on our flagship Britannia bullion coin. Renowned for its beauty and strength, sculptor Philip Nathan created this globally recognisable incarnation of Britannia in 1987. He presented the ‘queen of the seas’ with carefully chosen symbols of Britain’s identity – a shield for protection, an olive branch for peace and a trident for her maritime links. Only The Royal Mint is able to strike genuine Britannia coins featuring Philip Nathan’s award-winning design and this modern classic has been struck on bullion coins dated 2025.
How are bullion prices calculated?
The 'buy' and 'sell' prices shown on the website represent the market value of raw vaulted metal in an 'unallocated' form. This is the standard way prices are quoted throughout the bullion industry. In order for The Royal Mint to deliver beautifully crafted precious metals products to your address, or to our vault, a number of processes must take place, all of which incur a cost. These processes include transportation, refining, minting, quality checking and merchandising.
The price at which The Royal Mint is able to sell bullion products to consumers is therefore made up of the 'spot price' (the buy price) plus an additional premium. The premium accounts for the costs incurred in manufacturing a particular product and is usually either a percentage of the buy price or a fixed monetary amount. In short, manufactured bullion products always sell at a premium to enable retailers and manufacturers to cover their costs.
Can I spend/pay using my bullion coins?
All UK coins, whether circulating or non-circulating, are authorised as “legal tender” by Royal Proclamation, in accordance with the Coinage Act of 1971.
Legal tender allows UK coins to be accepted for payment of debts in court – but, only circulating legal tender coins are designed to be spent and traded at businesses and banks. The Royal Mint creates commemorative and bullion coin series to celebrate key moments or individuals, and these are treasured for their collectable and aesthetic value, or purchased for investment opportunities. However, these non-circulating, commemorative and bullion coins are limited edition and will not enter general circulation – meaning banks and businesses are not required to accept them.