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2026 The British Lion 1oz Gold Coin
- Manufactured by The Royal Mint (UK)
- 24ct Produced to 999.9 fineness
- Weighing 31.1035 g
- Capital Gains and VAT exempt
- Free, fully insured UK delivery
Description
- Contains 31.1035 g fine gold
- .9999 (24 carat) fineness
- The British Lion series, £100 face value
- Struck by The Royal Mint (UK)
- CGT free & VAT free
- Stored and dispatched fully insured from our UK vault
Order your 2026 The British Lion 1oz Gold Coin today. Struck in 24-carat gold by The Royal Mint, this coin celebrates one of Britain's most enduring national symbols. As official UK legal tender, it combines exceptional craftsmanship with a bold modern design inspired by British heritage.
Why Choose the 2026 The British Lion 1oz Gold Coin?
The British Lion has represented strength, courage, and national identity for centuries. The 2026 edition features a striking heraldic lion on the reverse, complemented by an innovative Union Flag surface animation that enhances both the coin's appearance and its security features.
Each coin is struck in 1 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold to bullion standard by The Royal Mint. The obverse bears the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, while the reverse presents a timeless interpretation of Britain's iconic lion, making it a distinctive addition to any physical gold holding.
Produced by The Royal Mint, the British Lion range has been created to celebrate Britain's history and identity through one of its most recognised heraldic emblems. The combination of traditional symbolism and modern minting technology makes this one of the standout releases of 2026.
As a UK legal tender coin, the 2026 The British Lion 1oz Gold Coin is exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for UK residents.
Key Benefits:
- 24-carat gold (999.9 fineness)
- Contains 1 troy ounce of pure gold
- Produced by The Royal Mint
- Features the iconic British Lion reverse design
- Includes advanced Union Flag surface animation security
- British legal tender and CGT exempt in the UK
- VAT free in the UK
Brief History of The British Lion
The lion has served as a symbol of Britain for hundreds of years, appearing on royal coats of arms, military insignia, and national monuments. Often referred to as the "King of Beasts," it has long represented strength, authority, and resilience. The Royal Mint's British Lion series brings this historic emblem to life through a contemporary bullion design while preserving its connection to Britain's rich heraldic tradition.
Specification
- Category
- Gold Coins
- Series
- The British Lion
- Mint or refiner
- The Royal Mint (UK)
- Denomination
- £100
- Size
- 1 oz
- Purity
- .9999 (24 carat)
- Precious metal content
- 31.1035 g fine gold
- Tax status
- CGT exempt (UK legal tender) · VAT exempt (investment gold)
Delivery and returns
Every order is dispatched from our UK vault fully insured to the value of the metal, in discreet, unbranded packaging. Delivery is free on all UK orders and requires a signature on arrival.
Orders are released once payment has cleared. Bank transfer is the fastest route for larger purchases — contact us before sending funds so we can hold the price while the transfer settles.
Storage
Prefer not to take delivery? We can hold your metal in fully insured, segregated storage at our UK vault, held in your name and available for delivery or sale back to us whenever you choose.
Selling back to us
We buy back the metal we sell at 98% of the live spot price, published on the site rather than negotiated on a call, so you can see what an exit is worth before you buy.
Metal held in our vault can be sold back without ever being shipped. If you hold it yourself, transit is insured in both directions.