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Gold and silver coins: valuation guide and what we buy
Sovereigns, Britannias and Krugerrands: a guide to bullion and collector coins, how they're valued and what they're worth today.
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Two types of value in one coin
Most gold and silver coins have two potential sources of value: their metal content (the melt value) and their collector or numismatic premium. For common bullion coins such as Sovereigns, Britannias and Krugerrands, the metal content dominates. For rarer dates and mintmarks, collector demand can push the price well above the melt value.
Understanding which category your coins fall into is the first step to getting a fair price. We assess both components in every offer we make.
Key coin types
The coins we most commonly buy
Britain's best-known gold coin, minted since 1817. We buy full, half, double and five-pound Sovereigns of any year and any reign.
The UK's premier bullion coin. Highly liquid and close to spot price. All denominations from 1/10oz to 1oz.
The world's first modern bullion coin, first minted in 1967. One of the most widely traded gold coins globally.
The silver counterpart to the gold Britannia. Popular with both investors and collectors. UK VAT at 20% applies to silver, but as UK legal tender it is free of Capital Gains Tax.
UK coins dated 1920 to 1946 contain 50% silver; pre-1920 coins are 92.5% sterling silver. From 1947 they are cupronickel. Often found in old collections.
UK Capital Gains Tax note
Gold Sovereigns and Gold Britannias are legal tender in the UK and are therefore exempt from Capital Gains Tax. Many investors take this into account when choosing which coins to hold. Always consult a tax adviser for personal guidance.
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