2023 King Charles III 1/10oz Pure Gold Britannia

These 2023 King Charles III Britannia 0.1 oz Gold Bullion Coins are issued by the Royal Mint. The coins are the first to feature the UK definitive coinage portrait of King Charles III.

• Manufactured by The Royal Mint
• Brand new coins
• First Britannias to feature KCIII portrait
• 24 carat gold / 999.9 fineness
• Contains 1/10 troy ounce (3.11g) of the precious metal
• Exempt from Capital Gains Tax & VAT
• Weight: 3.1g
• Diameter: 16.5mm

2023 King Charles III Britannia Coin Series

This Royal Mint release is the second of the 2023 bullion Britannia coin series, following the first which featured the late Queen Elizabeth II effigy by Jody Clark.

King Charles III Accession

On the afternoon of 8th September, 2022, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, passed away at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in the presence of her family.

It was not until 10th September, 2022 that His Majesty King Charles III's formal proclamation of ascension to the throne was made, as the Accession Council convened at St James's Palace in London.

Gold Britannias

Gold bullion Britannia coins are the UK's most popular CGT exempt gold coin. Britannias were introduced by The Royal Mint in 1987. These British gold bullion coins have a face value of £10. Between 1987 - 2012, the coins were struck in 22 carat gold (0.9167 fineness); from 2013 onwards, the coins have been struck in 24 carat gold (0.9999 fineness). The coins all contain one troy ounce of gold, whether they are struck in 22 carat gold or 24 carat gold. 

The obverse of the coin is graced by the first coinage portrait of King Charles III, making it a unique and highly sought-after addition to any collection. The coin bears the following inscription:

 CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS ·

The 2023 Britannia coin collection boasts an iconic design, featuring the classic 'standing Britannia' motif by renowned artist Philip Nathan. These coins also incorporate the cutting-edge security features, first introduced in 2021.

One such feature is the small latent image on the bottom-left of the coin, which acts as a hologram, seamlessly transitioning between a trident and a padlock depending on the angle at which the coin is held. Additionally, a micro-text border encircling Britannia bears the inscription "DECUS ET TUTAMEN", translating to “an ornament and a safeguard”.

Moreover, the field of the coin now boasts surface animation, with micro-waves creating lines in the background, and tincture lines added to showcase the intricate play of colors and patterns on the metal.