Britannia 10g Gold Bullion Minted Bar

Description

The Britannia 10g gold bar is a premium investment-grade product from the Royal Mint, made from 999.9% pure gold (24K). The bar contains 3.215 troy ounces of gold and features the Britannia design by Jody Clark, a symbol of British pride, strength and resilience. The obverse depicts the goddess Britannia holding a trident and shield against a wavy background, while the reverse features the Royal Mint’s shield, weight, purity and a unique serial number to guarantee its authenticity.

Specifications

Material: 99.99% pure gold (24K).

Weight: 1 gram (approximately 0.032 troy ounces).

Purity: 999.9% pure gold.

Dimensions: Approximately 14.7 x 8.95 x 0.75 mm.

Finish: Gold bar standard, polished design.

Design

Obverse: An elegant goddess Lakshmi, designed in conjunction with Nilesh Kabaria of the Cardiff Swaminarayan Temple. The goddess pours coins into a bowl, flanked by elephants holding lotus flowers, a symbol of wealth and purity.

Reverse: The Royal Mint’s shield is featured, along with the weight (1 gram), purity (999.9) and a unique serial number, often accompanied by a lotus flower.

Background

Issuance: The Lakshmi theme was introduced in 2021 as part of the Royal Mint’s Diwali series and expanded to include a range of weights, including 1 gram.

Significance: Celebrating the Hindu festival of Diwali (Lights), this is the first time a Hindu deity has appeared on a Royal Mint gold bar. It makes a special gift, symbolizing good luck and prosperity.

Packaging: The coin comes in a tamper-proof henna-patterned packaging with a red inspection card to guarantee weight and purity.

Value and availability

Price: Reflects the gold market (approximately £77-80 per gram as of 5:39am BST on 1 July 2025), with themed designs and limited editions resulting in prices between £90-120.

Specifications

Weight: 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams).

Purity: 99.9% pure gold (999.9).

Dimensions: Approximately 41mm x 24mm x 1.8mm (standard size for a 1oz gold bar), but actual dimensions may vary slightly.

Design: The iconic Britannia figure wearing a helmet, holding a trident and shield, with the word “BRITANNIA” engraved at the bottom. The wavy background adds texture.