The PCGS Certified 2026 Britannia and Liberty 1oz Gold Coin contains one troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold, carries King Charles III on the obverse and has been graded and sealed by PCGS. It is UK legal tender with a £100 face value, exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and VAT-exempt as investment gold.

The PCGS 2026 Britannia and Liberty 1oz Gold Coin design

2026 is the third year of the Britannia and Liberty bullion design. Britannia has represented Britain since Roman times, and Liberty has appeared on United States coinage since the 18th century, so the coin brings together two of the oldest national figures in coinage.

Gordon Summers and Joseph Menna’s reverse is paired with Martin Jennings’ portrait of King Charles III on the obverse.

A court-card design

The design takes its cue from court cards in a deck of playing cards. Britannia, in her helmet with her trident, and Liberty, with her torch, share the reverse with equal prominence, standing for the fortitude and freedom at the heart of both nations’ identities.

PCGS grading of the 2026 Britannia and Liberty 1oz Gold Coin

Certifying a 2026 coin records its condition at the time of grading and completes the first three years of a graded Britannia and Liberty set.

Grading by PCGS means the coin has been examined by an independent third party, confirmed as genuine, given a grade from 1 to 70 on the Sheldon scale and sealed in a tamper-evident holder. The printed label records the issue and the grade, and its certification number can be looked up on the PCGS website at any time.

We supply the coin at the grade shown on its holder. Because grades differ from coin to coin and the images are illustrative, please ask before ordering if a specific grade matters to you.

PCGS 2026 Britannia and Liberty 1oz Gold Coin specifications

Why buy a PCGS 2026 Britannia and Liberty 1oz Gold Coin?

The PCGS 2026 coin brings a graded Britannia and Liberty collection to three consecutive dates.

Its sealed holder protects the soft 24-carat surfaces, while the coin keeps full UK tax advantages.

Why buy 1oz gold coins?

The one-ounce coin is the standard unit of the gold market. Because gold is priced per troy ounce, a 1oz coin’s metal value is simple to follow, and the larger size usually carries a lower premium per gram than fractional coins. Compared with a large bar, a holding of 1oz coins can still be sold a coin at a time, so you keep flexibility without paying fractional-coin premiums.

Frequently asked questions

How long has Liberty appeared on US coins?

Liberty has featured on United States coinage since the 18th century, while Britannia dates back to Roman coins.

Is the 2026 Britannia and Liberty a UK coin?

Yes. It is struck by the Royal Mint with a £100 face value and King Charles III on the obverse.