Sell Gold Britannia Coins for Cash
Sell gold Britannia coins online with Moonstone Gold through our UK postal valuation service. We assess your coins and make an offer based on the items you send. Once you accept, we pay you immediately by bank transfer.
Selling gold Britannia coins online starts with a description of your collection. First, note the dates and sizes you know. Then, use the form below to request your free insured pack. You can review our offer before deciding, and we return your items free of charge if you decline.
Sell Gold Britannia Coins in Different Sizes
Britannia gold coins come in several sizes, so identify each coin before estimating its value. For example, a quarter-ounce coin contains a different amount of gold from a one-ounce coin. Therefore, keep different sizes separate in your inventory.
- One-ounce gold Britannia coins.
- Fractional sizes, such as half-ounce, quarter-ounce and tenth-ounce coins.
- Individual coins and collections from different years.
- Older gold Britannias that require assessment.
- Proof coins or presentation sets that may also need a specialist appraisal.
However, the Britannia name alone does not identify the metal. If you have silver or platinum coins, or are unsure what you own, contact our team about your items before posting. Also, mention any packaging or certificates.
How to Sell Gold Britannia Coins Online
- Request your pack: enter your contact details and describe the coins and estimated parcel value.
- Pack and post: follow the supplied instructions and use the prepaid, tracked Royal Mail service we provide.
- Review your offer: we assess the items and aim to contact you with a valuation within 24 hours of receiving them.
- Choose whether to proceed: accept for immediate payment by bank transfer, or decline for a free return.
Before posting, check that your contact details are correct. If your collection has a high value, ask us about suitable cover and packaging first. Requesting a pack does not commit you to accepting a valuation.
Gold Purity Before and After 2013
The Royal Mint introduced gold Britannia coins in 1987. In 2013, it changed their purity from 22-carat, 916.7 fine gold to 24-carat, 999.9 fine gold. You can read about this change in The Royal Mint’s history of Britannia.
However, do not confuse purity with the stated fine-gold content. A genuine one-ounce gold Britannia contains one troy ounce of fine gold, including the earlier 22-carat version. The older alloy includes additional metal, so its total weight differs from that of the later fine-gold coin.
Consequently, an older one-ounce coin does not automatically contain less gold simply because it has a lower carat. When you compare estimates, use the correct coin specification rather than applying a percentage to its stated fine-gold content again.
What to Check Before You Sell Gold Britannia Coins
When you sell gold Britannia coins online, the offer depends on the sizes, assessed gold content and buying rate. First, check our coin valuation rates for an indication. Then, confirm which denomination and pricing basis apply to your collection.
A price per coin differs from a price per gram or per troy ounce. Therefore, compare offers for the same items and check the final amount you would receive. The coin’s face value also differs from its gold value and a buyer’s offer.
Our gold price calculator provides a rough estimate when you know the appropriate weight and purity. However, it cannot confirm authenticity or establish collector value remotely. Your final offer follows assessment of the actual coins.
Selling Gold Britannia Coins Online: Proof and Collector Issues
Some coins may have value beyond their recoverable gold. For example, a specialist buyer may consider the year, finish, condition, rarity and completeness of a presentation set. Therefore, a metal-value estimate does not provide a full appraisal of every Britannia.
Before you sell gold Britannia coins with possible collector interest, consider a specialist coin valuation. Also, keep proof coins and sets together until you understand their value. Comparing a collector’s offer with a gold-based offer can help you choose a suitable selling route.
Retain original boxes, certificates and grading information. Tell us what you have and ask what to include when posting. Avoid polishing or cleaning the coins, since changing their surfaces can affect their appeal to collectors.
Checking Your Coins Before Posting
Start with the details you can read without opening protective packaging. Note each coin’s date, stated size and metal. If a marking is unclear, describe it as uncertain rather than guessing or assuming that every coin matches the others.
A familiar design alone does not prove authenticity. Our gold testing service explains more about metal assessment. If you have a graded coin or sealed presentation piece, ask how we will inspect it before agreeing to any procedure that affects its holder.
Preparing to Sell Gold Britannia Coins by Post
Before selling gold Britannia coins online, make a clear inventory and photograph the collection. Next, follow the packing instructions and secure the contents. Keep your postal receipt and tracking reference until the transaction is complete.
Also, tell us the estimated total parcel value so we can discuss appropriate insurance. List other coins separately if you plan to include them. Our gold coin selling guide covers a wider range of bullion, while our sovereign valuation guide explains those coins’ different specifications.
Immediate Payment When You Sell Gold Britannia Coins
Once you receive our offer, check which coins and rates it covers. If anything differs from your expectations, ask for an explanation before deciding. You can then compare the proposed payment with other offers for the same collection.
When you accept, we pay you immediately by bank transfer. If you decide not to sell gold Britannia coins at the quoted amount, we return your items free of charge. You remain free to keep any coins you would prefer not to sell.
Request Your Free Britannia Selling Pack
Complete the form below to begin. Include the details you know about your coins and their estimated value so we can help arrange the next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Tell us the dates and sizes you have. The Royal Mint changed the gold Britannia’s purity in 2013, so we assess the specification of each coin.
Yes. List half-ounce, quarter-ounce and other sizes separately. Different sizes contain different amounts of gold and require the appropriate valuation.
No. A coin’s face value differs from its gold value. Our offer follows assessment of the items and the buying rate we apply.
No. Avoid polishing or cleaning them. Keep protective holders and original packaging where practical, especially for proof or collectable coins.
Contact us before posting. A proof set may have collector value beyond its gold content, so consider a specialist appraisal and keep its packaging and certificates together.
Once you accept our offer, we pay you immediately by bank transfer.
You are under no obligation to accept. If you decline our offer, we return your items free of charge.
