1/4 oz Great Britain Gold Britannia BU (Random Year)
1/4 oz Great Britain Gold Britannia Coin (Random Year, BU)
Sovereign Fractional Gold | .9999 Fine (post-2013) / .9167 Fine (pre-2013) | £25 Face Value
At a glance: A quarter-ounce gold coin from The Royal Mint with a £25 face value — .9999 fine for 2013-present dates, .9167 (22-karat) for 1987–2012, always containing 1/4 troy oz of pure gold. Random year of our choice; costs about one-quarter of the live gold spot price plus a premium; ships fully insured from Summit Metals; not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through us. Best for dollar-cost averagers who want sovereign British gold. Page updated July 2026.
Quick Facts:
Metal Content: 0.25 troy oz gold – .9999 fine for coins dated 2013-present, .9167 fine (22 kt) for 1987–2012 issues
Total Weight: 7.775 g (.9999 coins) or 8.482 g (.9167 coins)
Year: Random (our choice; design and monarch vary by year)
Mint: The Royal Mint, United Kingdom
Face Value: 25 Pounds (GBP)
Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — near-perfect, mint-fresh
Packaging: Individual coins in protective flips; multiples of 25 in Royal Mint tubes; bulk in labeled bags
IRA Eligible: Not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through Summit Metals — contact us for IRA-eligible gold
Why Choose Summit Metals?
Guaranteed Authentic Government Bullion
Secure, Fully Insured, Discreet Shipping
Trusted Buyback Guarantee
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Summit Metals sources Britannias directly from authorized distributors, verifying weight, purity, and authenticity for every coin.
Britannia Design & Changing Monarch Portraits
Obverse (Varies): Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II (Raphael Maklouf, Ian Rank-Broadley, Jody Clark) for coins up to 2023, or King Charles III (Martin Jennings) on late-2023 onward coins. Legends show face value and issuing nation.
Reverse: Philip Nathan’s iconic standing Britannia with trident and shield, inscriptions “BRITANNIA,” year, weight, and purity. Coins dated 2021-present include advanced anti-counterfeiting: latent image, micro-text, radial waves, and tincture lines.
Investment & Collector Appeal
Quarter-ounce Britannias deliver sovereign assurance, global liquidity, and fractional flexibility. Random-year lots provide cost-effective exposure to four-nines modern coins and historic 22 kt issues, plus the intrigue of different monarch portraits and security upgrades.
Ideal for dollar-cost averaging, portfolio diversification, or gifts symbolizing British heritage.
Packaging & Delivery
Coins ship in flips, tubes, or bags depending on quantity. Summit Metals packs every order discreetly, ships fully insured, and provides end-to-end tracking for peace of mind.
Secure Your Quarter-Ounce Britannia Today
Add fractional British gold to your stack. Click “Add to Cart” to purchase a Random-Year 1/4 oz Gold Britannia and invest confidently with Summit Metals!
Rated 4.25/5 from 24 verified customer reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 1/4 oz Gold Britannia IRA eligible? It is not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through Summit Metals; contact our team for IRA-eligible gold.
Is it .9999 or 22k gold? Coins dated 2013-present are .9999 fine; 1987–2012 issues are .9167 (22k) — either way the coin contains a full 1/4 troy oz of pure gold, with 22k coins slightly heavier overall.
Which year will I receive? A random year of our choice from 1987 to present; monarch portrait and fineness vary.
How much is it worth? About one-quarter of the live gold spot price plus a premium.
Why is the premium higher per ounce than a 1 oz coin? Minting costs are spread over less gold on fractional coins.
1/4 Britannia vs 1/4 Gold Eagle? Both hold 1/4 oz of pure gold; modern Britannias are .9999, Eagles are 22k.
What security features do newer coins have? 2021-present: latent image, micro-text, radial waves, and tincture lines.
Is it legal tender? Yes — £25 face value in the United Kingdom.
Is it authentic? Yes — every coin verified for weight, purity, and authenticity.
What condition is it in? Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — a near-perfect, mint-fresh condition.
Can I sell it back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.
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Compare the 1 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1/10 oz Gold Britannia, or browse 1/4 oz gold coins and fractional gold.
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1/4 oz Great Britain Gold Britannia BU (Random Year)
1/4 oz Great Britain Gold Britannia Coin (Random Year, BU)
Sovereign Fractional Gold | .9999 Fine (post-2013) / .9167 Fine (pre-2013) | £25 Face Value
At a glance: A quarter-ounce gold coin from The Royal Mint with a £25 face value — .9999 fine for 2013-present dates, .9167 (22-karat) for 1987–2012, always containing 1/4 troy oz of pure gold. Random year of our choice; costs about one-quarter of the live gold spot price plus a premium; ships fully insured from Summit Metals; not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through us. Best for dollar-cost averagers who want sovereign British gold. Page updated July 2026.
Quick Facts:
Metal Content: 0.25 troy oz gold – .9999 fine for coins dated 2013-present, .9167 fine (22 kt) for 1987–2012 issues
Total Weight: 7.775 g (.9999 coins) or 8.482 g (.9167 coins)
Year: Random (our choice; design and monarch vary by year)
Mint: The Royal Mint, United Kingdom
Face Value: 25 Pounds (GBP)
Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — near-perfect, mint-fresh
Packaging: Individual coins in protective flips; multiples of 25 in Royal Mint tubes; bulk in labeled bags
IRA Eligible: Not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through Summit Metals — contact us for IRA-eligible gold
Why Choose Summit Metals?
Guaranteed Authentic Government Bullion
Secure, Fully Insured, Discreet Shipping
Trusted Buyback Guarantee
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Summit Metals sources Britannias directly from authorized distributors, verifying weight, purity, and authenticity for every coin.
Britannia Design & Changing Monarch Portraits
Obverse (Varies): Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II (Raphael Maklouf, Ian Rank-Broadley, Jody Clark) for coins up to 2023, or King Charles III (Martin Jennings) on late-2023 onward coins. Legends show face value and issuing nation.
Reverse: Philip Nathan’s iconic standing Britannia with trident and shield, inscriptions “BRITANNIA,” year, weight, and purity. Coins dated 2021-present include advanced anti-counterfeiting: latent image, micro-text, radial waves, and tincture lines.
Investment & Collector Appeal
Quarter-ounce Britannias deliver sovereign assurance, global liquidity, and fractional flexibility. Random-year lots provide cost-effective exposure to four-nines modern coins and historic 22 kt issues, plus the intrigue of different monarch portraits and security upgrades.
Ideal for dollar-cost averaging, portfolio diversification, or gifts symbolizing British heritage.
Packaging & Delivery
Coins ship in flips, tubes, or bags depending on quantity. Summit Metals packs every order discreetly, ships fully insured, and provides end-to-end tracking for peace of mind.
Secure Your Quarter-Ounce Britannia Today
Add fractional British gold to your stack. Click “Add to Cart” to purchase a Random-Year 1/4 oz Gold Britannia and invest confidently with Summit Metals!
Rated 4.25/5 from 24 verified customer reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 1/4 oz Gold Britannia IRA eligible? It is not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through Summit Metals; contact our team for IRA-eligible gold.
Is it .9999 or 22k gold? Coins dated 2013-present are .9999 fine; 1987–2012 issues are .9167 (22k) — either way the coin contains a full 1/4 troy oz of pure gold, with 22k coins slightly heavier overall.
Which year will I receive? A random year of our choice from 1987 to present; monarch portrait and fineness vary.
How much is it worth? About one-quarter of the live gold spot price plus a premium.
Why is the premium higher per ounce than a 1 oz coin? Minting costs are spread over less gold on fractional coins.
1/4 Britannia vs 1/4 Gold Eagle? Both hold 1/4 oz of pure gold; modern Britannias are .9999, Eagles are 22k.
What security features do newer coins have? 2021-present: latent image, micro-text, radial waves, and tincture lines.
Is it legal tender? Yes — £25 face value in the United Kingdom.
Is it authentic? Yes — every coin verified for weight, purity, and authenticity.
What condition is it in? Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — a near-perfect, mint-fresh condition.
Can I sell it back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.
Related products
Compare the 1 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1/10 oz Gold Britannia, or browse 1/4 oz gold coins and fractional gold.
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1/4 oz Great Britain Gold Britannia Coin (Random Year, BU)
Sovereign Fractional Gold | .9999 Fine (post-2013) / .9167 Fine (pre-2013) | £25 Face Value
At a glance: A quarter-ounce gold coin from The Royal Mint with a £25 face value — .9999 fine for 2013-present dates, .9167 (22-karat) for 1987–2012, always containing 1/4 troy oz of pure gold. Random year of our choice; costs about one-quarter of the live gold spot price plus a premium; ships fully insured from Summit Metals; not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through us. Best for dollar-cost averagers who want sovereign British gold. Page updated July 2026.
Quick Facts:
Metal Content: 0.25 troy oz gold – .9999 fine for coins dated 2013-present, .9167 fine (22 kt) for 1987–2012 issues
Total Weight: 7.775 g (.9999 coins) or 8.482 g (.9167 coins)
Year: Random (our choice; design and monarch vary by year)
Mint: The Royal Mint, United Kingdom
Face Value: 25 Pounds (GBP)
Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — near-perfect, mint-fresh
Packaging: Individual coins in protective flips; multiples of 25 in Royal Mint tubes; bulk in labeled bags
IRA Eligible: Not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through Summit Metals — contact us for IRA-eligible gold
Why Choose Summit Metals?
Guaranteed Authentic Government Bullion
Secure, Fully Insured, Discreet Shipping
Trusted Buyback Guarantee
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Summit Metals sources Britannias directly from authorized distributors, verifying weight, purity, and authenticity for every coin.
Britannia Design & Changing Monarch Portraits
Obverse (Varies): Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II (Raphael Maklouf, Ian Rank-Broadley, Jody Clark) for coins up to 2023, or King Charles III (Martin Jennings) on late-2023 onward coins. Legends show face value and issuing nation.
Reverse: Philip Nathan’s iconic standing Britannia with trident and shield, inscriptions “BRITANNIA,” year, weight, and purity. Coins dated 2021-present include advanced anti-counterfeiting: latent image, micro-text, radial waves, and tincture lines.
Investment & Collector Appeal
Quarter-ounce Britannias deliver sovereign assurance, global liquidity, and fractional flexibility. Random-year lots provide cost-effective exposure to four-nines modern coins and historic 22 kt issues, plus the intrigue of different monarch portraits and security upgrades.
Ideal for dollar-cost averaging, portfolio diversification, or gifts symbolizing British heritage.
Packaging & Delivery
Coins ship in flips, tubes, or bags depending on quantity. Summit Metals packs every order discreetly, ships fully insured, and provides end-to-end tracking for peace of mind.
Secure Your Quarter-Ounce Britannia Today
Add fractional British gold to your stack. Click “Add to Cart” to purchase a Random-Year 1/4 oz Gold Britannia and invest confidently with Summit Metals!
Rated 4.25/5 from 24 verified customer reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 1/4 oz Gold Britannia IRA eligible? It is not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through Summit Metals; contact our team for IRA-eligible gold.
Is it .9999 or 22k gold? Coins dated 2013-present are .9999 fine; 1987–2012 issues are .9167 (22k) — either way the coin contains a full 1/4 troy oz of pure gold, with 22k coins slightly heavier overall.
Which year will I receive? A random year of our choice from 1987 to present; monarch portrait and fineness vary.
How much is it worth? About one-quarter of the live gold spot price plus a premium.
Why is the premium higher per ounce than a 1 oz coin? Minting costs are spread over less gold on fractional coins.
1/4 Britannia vs 1/4 Gold Eagle? Both hold 1/4 oz of pure gold; modern Britannias are .9999, Eagles are 22k.
What security features do newer coins have? 2021-present: latent image, micro-text, radial waves, and tincture lines.
Is it legal tender? Yes — £25 face value in the United Kingdom.
Is it authentic? Yes — every coin verified for weight, purity, and authenticity.
What condition is it in? Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — a near-perfect, mint-fresh condition.
Can I sell it back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.
Related products
Compare the 1 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1/10 oz Gold Britannia, or browse 1/4 oz gold coins and fractional gold.
