What is the Royal Mint and who owns it?

The Royal Mint is the UK's sovereign mint, responsible for producing all British coinage. It is structured as a government-owned Trading Fund with HM Treasury as its shareholder. Its bullion range includes the Britannia and Sovereign series, both struck to sovereign mint standards.

Where is the Royal Mint located?

The Royal Mint is based in Llantrisant, Wales, where it relocated from its earlier London site. The Welsh facility handles UK coin and bullion production.

Can you buy gold coins directly from the Royal Mint?

Yes, the Royal Mint sells gold coins directly through its website. Dealers tracked on BullionFerret also carry Royal Mint products and sometimes offer lower premiums. Comparing prices across sources before buying can make a meaningful difference to the total cost.

How pure is the gold in Royal Mint bullion coins?

Royal Mint gold bullion products vary in purity by series. The Gold Britannia is struck in 24 carat gold and the Gold Sovereign in 22 carat gold, an alloy that gives the coin added durability. Check the individual product listing for the confirmed purity of each piece.

How many Royal Mint bullion products are tracked on BullionFerret?

BullionFerret currently tracks 1557 Royal Mint bullion products listed by dealers. The count covers coins and bars across gold and silver, and updates as dealers add or retire listings, so the page always reflects what is actively on sale.

The Royal Mint — 115 Products Tracked

115 products · 1,602 deals Prices & premiums exclude tax to compare across countries

Product	/oz	Premium	Price (ex. tax)
1 oz Britannia Gold Coin Gold 115 deals	$4,230.74	-1.03%	$4,230.74 £3,139	Compare
Pre-Owned 1 oz Britannia Gold Coin Gold 11 deals	$4,301.54	+0.71%	$4,301.54 £3,191	Compare
1 Kilo Gold Bar Gold	$4,312.88	+0.97%	$138,662.07 £102,875	View Deal
1/4 oz Tudor Beasts Gold Coin Gold 46 deals	$4,313.19	+0.98%	$1,078.30 £800	Compare
Pre-Owned Full Sovereign Gold Coin Gold 34 deals	$4,359.10	+1.70%	$1,026.16 £761	Compare
1 oz Tudor Beasts Gold Coin Gold 46 deals	$4,346.61	+1.76%	$4,346.62 £3,225	Compare
500g Gold Bar Gold	$4,351.32	+1.87%	$69,949.06 £51,896	View Deal
Double Sovereign Gold Coin Gold 9 deals	$4,355.75	+1.97%	$2,050.75 £1,521	Compare
100g Britannia Gold Bar Gold 9 deals	$4,366.62	+2.15%	$14,038.99 £10,416	Compare
Pre-Owned Half Sovereign Gold Coin Gold 16 deals	$4,375.59	+2.40%	$515.02 £382	Compare
Pre-Owned 1 oz Gold Coin Gold	$4,409.17	+2.55%	$4,409.17 £3,271	View Deal
1/4 oz Britannia Gold Coin Gold 44 deals	$4,385.76	+2.68%	$1,096.44 £813	Compare
50g Britannia Gold Bar Gold 11 deals	$4,389.31	+2.68%	$7,055.97 £5,235	Compare
Full Sovereign Gold Coin Gold 349 deals	$4,408.23	+2.85%	$1,037.73 £770	Compare
1 oz The Lion and The Eagle Gold Coin Gold 3 deals	$4,412.68	+2.95%	$4,412.68 £3,274	Compare
Pre-Owned 1 oz Britannia Gold Bar Gold 2 deals	$4,412.68	+2.95%	$4,412.68 £3,274	Compare
1/10 oz Britannia Gold Coin Gold 54 deals	$4,406.94	+3.17%	$440.70 £327	Compare
1 oz Britannia Gold Bar Gold 14 deals	$4,410.72	+3.18%	$4,410.72 £3,272	Compare
1 oz Britannia and Liberty Gold Coin Gold 5 deals	$4,411.10	+3.27%	$4,411.10 £3,273	Compare
1 oz British Lion Gold Coin Gold 9 deals	$4,411.10	+3.27%	$4,411.10 £3,273	Compare
20g Britannia Gold Bar Gold 10 deals	$4,426.82	+3.56%	$2,846.51 £2,112	Compare
1 oz St George and the Dragon Gold Coin Gold 9 deals	$4,441.29	+3.98%	$4,441.29 £3,295	Compare
Half Sovereign Gold Coin Gold 58 deals	$4,442.92	+4.02%	$522.95 £388	Compare
10g Britannia Gold Bar Gold 13 deals	$4,459.59	+4.05%	$1,433.79 £1,064	Compare
Pre-Owned 20g Britannia Gold Bar Gold 2 deals	$4,454.45	+4.21%	$2,864.28 £2,125	Compare
1/2 oz Britannia Gold Coin Gold 48 deals	$4,458.19	+4.30%	$2,229.10 £1,654	Compare
1 oz Britannia and Liberty Gold Bar Gold 2 deals	$4,472.70	+4.35%	$4,472.70 £3,318	Compare
Pre-Owned 1 oz Lunar Gold Coin Gold	$4,464.56	+4.45%	$4,464.56 £3,312	View Deal
1 oz Royal Arms Gold Coin Gold 11 deals	$4,478.92	+4.50%	$4,478.92 £3,323	Compare
100g Gold Bar Gold	$4,480.09	+4.81%	$14,403.81 £10,686	View Deal

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The Royal Mint: frequently asked questions

: The Royal Mint is the UK's sovereign mint, responsible for producing all British coinage. It is structured as a government-owned Trading Fund with HM Treasury as its shareholder. Its bullion range includes the Britannia and Sovereign series, both struck to sovereign mint standards.
: The Royal Mint is based in Llantrisant, Wales, where it relocated from its earlier London site. The Welsh facility handles UK coin and bullion production.
: Yes, the Royal Mint sells gold coins directly through its website. Dealers tracked on BullionFerret also carry Royal Mint products and sometimes offer lower premiums. Comparing prices across sources before buying can make a meaningful difference to the total cost.
: Royal Mint gold bullion products vary in purity by series. The Gold Britannia is struck in 24 carat gold and the Gold Sovereign in 22 carat gold, an alloy that gives the coin added durability. Check the individual product listing for the confirmed purity of each piece.
: BullionFerret currently tracks 1557 Royal Mint bullion products listed by dealers. The count covers coins and bars across gold and silver, and updates as dealers add or retire listings, so the page always reflects what is actively on sale.

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