2026 King Charles III Britannia Half Ounce Gold Coin
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2026 1/2oz Gold Britannia – King Charles III
The 2026 1/2oz Gold Britannia strikes the perfect balance between value and flexibility. Struck by The Royal Mint in 999.9 fine gold (24 carat), this bullion coin features the effigy of King Charles III on the obverse, designed by Martin Jennings, and the iconic Britannia on the reverse.
As a legal tender UK coin with a £50 face value, the half-ounce Britannia is both VAT free and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt, giving investors exceptional tax efficiency alongside global recognition and liquidity.
Prefer the classic full-size? Explore the 2026 1oz Gold Britannia.
Coin Specifications
- Weight: 1/2 troy ounce (15.55g)
- Purity: 999.9 fine gold (24 carat)
- Face Value: £50 (legal tender, CGT exempt)
- Diameter: 27mm
- Manufacturer: The Royal Mint
- Obverse: King Charles III portrait by Martin Jennings
- Reverse: Britannia design with advanced anti-forgery security features
- Packaging: Supplied loose or in tubes of 25 for larger orders; protective capsules available
Looking for a smaller option? Discover the 2026 1/4oz Gold Britannia.
Security Features of the 2026 Britannia
The Britannia continues to set the standard for bullion coin security. The 2026 half-ounce edition includes:
- Latent Image: Trident transforms into a padlock.
- Animated Waves: Background waves shimmer when the coin is tilted.
- Micro-Text: The Latin phrase DECUS ET TUTAMEN (“An ornament and a safeguard”).
- Shield Detailing: Precision laser engraving on Britannia’s shield.
These advanced features make the Britannia one of the most secure bullion coins in circulation.
Browse our full range of 2026 gold coins.
Why Buy the 2026 1/2oz Gold Britannia?
- Tax Advantages: CGT exempt and VAT free in the UK.
- Ideal Size: More affordable than the 1oz Britannia, but offers greater gold weight per pound spent than smaller fractions.
- Flexibility: Easy to trade, sell, or gift thanks to its versatile half-ounce size.
- Collectable Appeal: Third year of King Charles III’s reign, making it a historic addition to any collection.
- Trusted Worldwide: Recognised and traded globally, ensuring strong resale liquidity.
Want the most affordable entry point? Shop the 2026 1/10oz Gold Britannia.
Expert Opinion
The half-ounce Britannia is often overlooked but provides excellent value for investors. It sits in the “sweet spot” – more cost-effective than smaller fractional coins, yet more accessible than the 1oz. For investors building a diversified portfolio, the 2026 half-ounce Britannia offers affordability, flexibility, and long-term growth potential, all with the reassurance of Royal Mint quality.
How to Buy
- Order securely online 24/7 with instant price locking.
- Pay by debit or credit card – no additional fees.
- Enjoy free, fully insured UK delivery in discreet packaging, or opt for professional vault storage with digital account access.
- Spread your investment with our monthly gold savings plan.
📞 For tailored advice, call our specialists on 020 7060 9992 or email info@physicalgold.com.
Invest in the 2026 1/2oz Gold Britannia today – the perfect combination of affordability, security, and tax efficiency.
Orders are delivered free of charge within the UK only.
Delivery is in non-branded tamper proof packaging by Royal Mail Special Delivery and is fully insured. Delivery usually takes place before 1pm on the day following despatch, but some areas may run over this timeframe.
Maximum value per parcel is £50,000, so larger orders will be sent in multiple installments.
When placing your order, the delivery address needs to match the registered address of the buyer.
You’ll receive a despatch email with a tracking link once the goods are sent so you can see the status of the delivery and location of the parcel.
In the event that no-one is in to receive the delivery, you’ll be left a red card confirming attempted delivery, with confirmation on the Royal Mail tracking page. You then have the choice of arranging redelivery or picking up the parcel from your nearest sorting office.
For more details please see section 4 of our Terms & Conditions and our Delivery & Storage page.
If you request storage for your order, your goods will be sent free of charge to the storage vaults.
All gold & silver orders are stored at Loomis International in the UK and held on a fully allocated and segregated basis.
Storage fees are 1%+VAT/year for gold and 1.5%+VAT/year for silver, subject to minimum charges.
Please see further details of storage fees and minimum charges on our Storage & Delivery page.
Storage is charged at point of purchase by selecting ‘Buy with Storage’ to the next semi-annual pay date. Semi-annual storage dates are 15 March and 15 September each year and are subject to minimum charges for the period.
A recurring storage fee will be taken from your card at each semi-annual storage date.
You can opt to have your goods delivered at any time, subject to delivery charges of £25 +0.25% of the metal value.
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