Investing in Gold
Investment Gold Coins, Ingots and Bars
Gold bullion coins remain one of the most established and popular ways of owning physical gold. They combine a recognised precious-metal content with convenient storage, straightforward resale and, depending on the product and the buyer’s circumstances, potentially favourable UK tax treatment.
The international bullion market offers a wide choice of coins, ranging from the British Sovereign through to South African Krugerrands, American Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, Australian issues and Chinese Pandas. Each has its own characteristics, but all are primarily purchased for their gold content and their established recognition within the global bullion market.
Although bullion coins are normally valued principally according to the amount of gold they contain, some issues can develop an additional numismatic or collector premium over time. This is particularly true of coins with changing designs, lower mintages, special anniversaries or strong international collector demand. In some cases, a coin originally purchased primarily for its bullion value may later command a premium above the value of the gold itself.
Our World Bullion Coins section provides further information on many of the major international bullion series.
Bullion prices move continuously with the international gold market. The LBMA Gold Price is established twice each business day in London, with benchmark prices set at 10:30 and 15:00 London time. Because the underlying gold price can move significantly during the course of a trading day, we do not normally publish fixed long-term prices for bullion products.
Instead, prices are calculated according to the prevailing gold price, product availability, quantity required and current market conditions at the time of purchase. This enables us to quote competitively while reflecting the true replacement cost of physical gold.
Considering Investing in Gold?
If you are considering purchasing physical gold and would like to understand the different options available, we are always happy to discuss them with you.
Physical gold can take several forms, including Sovereigns, international bullion coins, investment bars and larger ingots. Each has different practical advantages in terms of purchase premium, divisibility, storage, liquidity and ease of resale. There is no single product that is necessarily right for everyone, and understanding these differences can be useful before making a purchase.
As specialist gold coin dealers, we can explain how the various products differ, what is currently available in the market and the practical considerations involved in buying, holding and eventually selling physical gold.
We also have a good working knowledge of the UK rules surrounding VAT and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) as they relate to physical gold and can explain, in general terms, how different types of gold products are commonly treated. Tax treatment can depend upon the particular product and individual circumstances, so customers should obtain professional tax advice where necessary.
Important Information
Allgold Coins is a coin and precious-metals dealer, not an investment adviser. We are not authorised or regulated to provide financial or investment advice, and nothing on this website should be regarded as a recommendation to buy gold or any other investment.
The value of gold can rise as well as fall, and all purchasing decisions remain entirely the responsibility of the customer. Where appropriate, we recommend seeking independent financial, investment or tax advice before making a significant purchase.
If you have any questions or would like to speak with us, Contact us and a member of our team will be pleased to assist.