Each year the Royal Mint issue a number of quarter ounce gold proof Britannias. The quarter ounce gold Britannias have a face value of £25, and weight slightly more than a sovereign, yet they sell for less than the price of a proof sovereign, making them an attractive alternative as a gift. They are also an attractive coin, and have a lower mintage than proof sovereigns, making them interesting for collectors.
They are often released quite late in the year, sometimes August. We are still waiting to here when this year's will be issued.
More Gold for Less Money
There is over 6% more gold in a quarter Britannia, yet you would have to pay over 13% more for a proof sovereign, taking both coins at original issue price, making the quarter proof Britannia a 19% better buy judged on its gold content. Britannias are in many people's opinion, an even more attractive coin than a sovereign.
Boycott
Most years, we purchase a number of these new, ordering before they are released. This year we feel the Royal Mint's price increase is far too high, making the coins even more expensive than usual (we usually offer them at a reasonable discount). Also the Mint has reduced its dealers discounts, and increased the quantity requirements, making it even more marginal for us to stock and distribute these. We also believe the Mint's pricing to be based on gold at about £380 per ounce compared with its recent £310 level.Although the word boycott is rather strong, we have decided not to stock and offer them from new this year, and will wait until they become available in the secondary market.
Naturally this means that we currently wish to buy these sets.
2006 Gold Quarter Ounce Proof Britannias
We can offer 2006 quarter ounce gold Britannia proofs as shown below.
Quarter Ounce Gold Proof Britannias
Price & Availability
| Date | Issue Limit | Availability | Issue £ | Price £ | Price US $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2006
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1,000 | Yes | £225 | $375 |
2006 Proof Gold Britannia Sets All four sizes of 2006 gold proof Britannias are also available as a complete set.
2006 Tenth Ounce Gold Proof Britannias The 2006 tenth ounce gold proof Britannias are also available separately.
2006 Gold Proof Quarter Ounce Britannia Portrait Collection All four sizes of 2006 gold proof Britannias are also available as a complete set.
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10,
Insured Shipping $20
Canada Airmail $15,
Insured Shipping via Fedex $40
Coins Wanted We make an active market in almost all world coins, gold or otherwise, including gold proof Britannia coins, whether listed on this page or not. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.
Reverse of 2006 Quarter Ounce Gold Britannia Proof
Quarter Ounce Proof Britannias
Obverse of £25 Quarter Ounce Gold Britannia Proof
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