The cheapest gold coins in the UK
We compare the real, all-in cost of a 1oz Gold Britannia across trusted UK dealers, on coins that are in-stock and verified, not sold-out headline rates. The Britannia is 1oz of pure gold and, as UK legal tender, free of Capital Gains Tax. Independent, and we take no commission.
Compare for your budget →Cheapest 1oz Gold Britannia dealers right now
The cheapest UK dealers for a 1oz Gold Britannia coin right now, ranked by the dealer’s cut over the live gold price of £3,216.70 (updated 12 Sep 2026). Britannias are 1oz of pure gold and, as UK legal tender, are exempt from Capital Gains Tax.
| # | Dealer | Dealer’s cut | 1oz coin price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATS Bullion | 1.87% | £3,276.85 |
| 2 | Hatton Garden Metals | 1.95% | £3,279.43 |
| 3 | Chards | 2.62% | £3,300.98 |
| 4 | BullionByPost / Gold.co.uk | 2.83% | £3,307.73 |
| 5 | Atkinsons Bullion | 2.91% | £3,310.31 |
Showing the 5 lowest of 13 price-checked dealers. Search above and unlock the full ranking free.
Why the Britannia is the coin to compare
The 1oz Gold Britannia is the UK’s benchmark bullion coin: struck by The Royal Mint in 999.9 fine gold, containing a full troy ounce of gold, and recognised worldwide. Because every dealer stocks it, it’s the fairest like-for-like coin to compare, the same product, so the lowest all-in price simply wins.
Gold coins are Capital Gains Tax free
This is the coin’s big advantage over bars. As UK legal tender, Gold Britannias (and Sovereigns) are exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents, so any profit when you sell is tax-free, unlike bars or foreign coins, where CGT can apply above the annual allowance. All investment gold is also VAT-free. On a larger holding, that CGT exemption can outweigh the slightly higher premium a coin carries over a bar.
Coins or bars?
Bars are a little cheaper per gram (lower premium); coins cost marginally more but bring the CGT exemption. Which wins depends on how much you’re investing and whether you expect to sell at a gain. Our bars vs coins guide walks through it, and you can compare the cheapest gold bars too.
Common questions
Which UK dealer has the cheapest gold Britannias?
It changes daily with the gold price. The table above shows today’s lowest dealer’s cut on a 1oz Britannia; use the tool for the full ranking by how much gold you actually get.
Are gold coins really tax free?
UK legal-tender gold coins like the Britannia and Sovereign are exempt from Capital Gains Tax, and all investment gold is VAT-free. Foreign coins and bars are not CGT-exempt. This is information, not tax advice.
Do you take commission or list out-of-stock coins?
Neither. We take no commission or affiliate fees from dealers, and we rank only coins that are genuinely in stock and ready to buy.