VAT Exemption (EU Sales) Information
VAT Exemption (EU Sales) Information
This information can be shown to your local customs office upon collection of your order if required by local customs agencies within the European Union. We will expand this section to include other regions of the world as we gain further information. The following information relates to GOLD coins not considered to be eligible for VAT exemption on the basis of the classification 'Bullion or Investment GOLD'.
Collectors Gold Coins
Gold coins produced for the collector by the UK Royal Mint, such as Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated coins that have a currency value are exempt from European and UK Value Added Tax (VAT), under the special exemption scheme outlined below. Following the UK's exit from the European Union there has been some confusion regarding import taxes due for UK collectors coins by some European states. We have clarified the current rules here :
Information for customers importing qualifying UK gold coins into the European Union. Following the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union, there has occasionally been confusion regarding the VAT treatment of British gold collector coins entering EU member states. This page provides details of the European Union's special VAT scheme for investment gold and the UK gold coin denominations included on the official exemption list for 2026. This information may be shown to your local customs authority where clarification of the VAT status of an eligible gold coin is required. The European Union publishes an annual list of gold coins which are considered to meet the criteria for investment gold under Article 344(1)(2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC. Coins included on the list are treated as investment gold and their supply is exempt from VAT under the special investment-gold scheme, subject to the applicable conditions. This includes many UK Royal Mint gold coins produced in Proof, Brilliant Uncirculated and bullion formats where the relevant coin denomination is covered by the scheme. Official reference: The following United Kingdom denominations appear on the European Union's 2026 investment-gold list: Gold Sovereigns Royal Mint Proof Gold Brilliant Uncirculated Gold Silver coins are treated differently from investment gold. UK Royal Mint silver Proof, Brilliant Uncirculated and bullion coins do not benefit from the special EU investment-gold VAT exemption simply because they carry a UK face value. Import VAT and any other applicable charges are determined under the rules of the destination country. Rates and customs treatment can therefore vary between EU member states. Modern UK silver coins which remain legal tender should not be described under commodity code 71181000 as that tariff heading is for non-gold coins not being legal tender. The appropriate customs classification should be confirmed for the particular shipment where necessary. Important: This page is provided as general customs and VAT information. Customs authorities in the destination country are responsible for the final classification and tax treatment of imported goods. Rules and official lists may change, and customers should check locally where required.
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VAT Exemption — EU Sales Information
Qualifying UK Gold Coins
Coin of legal tender
Value Added Tax (VAT) — Exempt Investment Gold — List of gold coins meeting the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC — valid for the year 2026.United Kingdom — 2026 Exempt Gold Coin List
(30 oz Britannia)
Qualifying issues are VAT exempt as investment gold
Eligible denominations appear on the EU exemption list
Eligible UK gold coin types may qualify for exemptionCollectors' Silver Coins
Value added tax (VAT) Exempt investment gold List of gold coins meeting the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC (special scheme for investment gold) Valid for the year 2026
We have shown the full list of United Kingdom exempt GOLD coins below, if you require the full list of exemption list you will find it here : Full EU Gold Coin Exemption List
UNITED KINGDOM
(1/3 GUINEA)
(1/2 GUINEA)
1 PENNY
2 PENCE
5 PENCE
10 PENCE
20 PENCE
50 PENCE
1 POUND
2 POUNDS
5 POUNDS
10 POUNDS
25 POUNDS
50 POUNDS
100 POUNDS
200 POUNDS
500 POUNDS
800 POUNDS (30 OZ BRITANNIA)
1 000 POUNDS
2 000 POUNDS
5 000 POUNDS
10 000 POUNDS
QUARTER SOVEREIGN
1/2 SOVEREIGN
(1 SOVEREIGN) (= 1 POUND)
2 SOVEREIGNS
(5 SOVEREIGNS)
Collectors Silver Coins
Unlike Gold Coins, Silver coins produced for the collector by the UK Royal Mint, such as Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated coins that have a currency value are NOT exempt from UK/EU VAT. You maybe asked to pay import duties at your countries prevailing rate generally 20%.
The correct HTS code : 71181000 (Silver Coin of legal tender)
All coins purchased outside of the UK/EU are subject to local import duties where applicable.
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All Sovereigns struck : 1817 - Date VAT Exempt |
Royal Mint UK Proof Gold Coins VAT Exempt |
Royal Mint UK Brilliant Uncirculated Gold Coins VAT Exempt. |