2008 Tenth Ounce Britannia Proofs
Each year the Royal Mint issue a number of tenth ounce gold proof Britannias. The tenth ounce gold Britannias have a face value of £10, yet they sell for less than the price of a proof half sovereign, making them an attractive alternative as a gift. They are also an attractive coin, and have a lower mintage than proof half sovereigns, making them interesting for collectors.
This year's have been released, but we have so far resisted buying any.
2006 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.
2008 Gold Tenth Ounce Proof Britannias
We can offer 2008 tenth ounce gold Britannia proofs as shown below.
Tenth Ounce Gold Proof Britannias
Prices & Availability
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Date | Issue Limit | Availability | Issue £ | Price £ | Price US $
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2008 | 1,250 | Ask | £94.50 | £Ask | $Ask
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* = Special Advance Order Price
Every year we offer special pre-release prices on many coins including gold proof Britannias. Sometimes we are able to maintain these special prices for a limited period. Be sure to order yours before prices increase.
2008 Proof Gold Britannia Sets
All four sizes of 2008 gold proof Britannias are also available as a complete set.
2008 Quarter Ounce Gold Proof Britannias
The 2008 quarter ounce gold proof Britannias are also available separately.
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £6 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.
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Britannias Index
Reverse of 2008 Tenth Ounce Gold Britannia Proof
Tenth Ounce Proof Britannias
Other Britannia Proof Sets
Britannia Information
Obverse of 2008 Tenth Ounce Gold Britannia Proof
Tenth Ounce Gold Britannia Proof in Box
The 2008 Packaging is Similar
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