Read our free, no obligation guide to find out more about how you can invest in tax free UK Gold Coins For Sale in the UK
Buy bullion, rare and proof gold coins
There is a huge worldwide market in gold coins, made famous by the South African Krugerrand, the US Gold Eagle, and Canadian Maple Leaf. But for UK investors, it is the UK Sovereign and Britannia coins that offer a tax free method of investment.
Bullion Coins:
The best value for an investor to participate in gold coins is to purchase bullion coins. Certainly newer sovereign and Britannia coins will be of a higher condition than older coins of 100 years old, and they have less historical or collector’s value, so you get more gold for your money.
Rare Coins:
An alternative is to invest in numismatic (older) coins, which will be of varied and selected condition, but will have additional value due to their scarcity and collectibility. These are sometimes more difficult to source, depending on the buyer’s requirements and the coin, but can present a satisfying feeling of holding a part of history.
Proof Gold Coins:
Proof gold coins are struck to a much higher standard than bullion coins and generally have a highly polished mirror finish to the field (background) and a matte finish to the raised features. Many are encapsulated for protection and are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, detailing issue limit and production information.