Sovereign Mintage Gold Coins
High-security surface micro-engraving and tamper-evident mint tube options.
The Royal Mint UK
2026 1 oz British Gold Britannia
£2,385.50999.9 24k Gold • CGT Exempt • £100 Legal Tender
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The Royal Mint UK
2026 Full Gold Sovereign Coin
£574.8022k Crown Gold (7.98g) • St George & Dragon
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The Royal Mint UK
2026 1/4 oz British Gold Britannia
£628.40999.9 Fine Gold • Fractional Divisibility
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South African Mint
1 oz South African Gold Krugerrand
£2,372.1022k Classic Durable Alloy (33.93g Gross)
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Official sovereign mint metrics, diameter, fineness, and tax status.
| Coin Name | Mint / Origin | Gross Weight | Pure Gold Content | Fineness | Diameter | UK Tax Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz Gold Britannia | The Royal Mint (UK) | 31.103 g | 31.103 g (1.000 oz) | 999.9 (24k) | 32.69 mm | 0% VAT & 100% CGT Free |
| Full Sovereign | The Royal Mint (UK) | 7.988 g | 7.322 g (0.235 oz) | 916.7 (22k) | 22.05 mm | 0% VAT & 100% CGT Free |
| 1 oz Gold Krugerrand | Rand Refinery / SA Mint | 33.930 g | 31.103 g (1.000 oz) | 916.7 (22k) | 32.77 mm | 0% VAT (Standard CGT) |
| 1 oz Gold Philharmonic | Austrian Mint | 31.103 g | 31.103 g (1.000 oz) | 999.9 (24k) | 37.00 mm | 0% VAT (Standard CGT) |
Why Gold Coins Are the Premier Choice for Private Investors
While large gold bars offer the lowest initial premium per gram, sovereign gold coins provide unmatched practical benefits for individual portfolio allocation. Because British coins are legal tender pound sterling currency, all realized profit when selling is legally exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
- Zero CGT: No capital gains tax liabilities upon liquidation, regardless of profit.
- Fractional Liquidity: Liquidate portions of your portfolio incrementally without selling a large single bar.
- Advanced Anti-Counterfeiting: Britannia coins incorporate 4 distinct holographic security features including laser-etched latent images and surface animation.
- Universal Recognition: Accepted by banks, dealers, and vaults worldwide without assayer delays.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gold Coins
Key information regarding CGT rules, 22k vs 24k composition, and storage capsules.
Why are British Gold Britannias and Sovereigns CGT free?
Under UK tax legislation, coins produced by The Royal Mint that carry legal tender status (face value in GBP) are deemed currency rather than property. Consequently, any profit made upon selling Britannias or Sovereigns is completely exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
What is the difference between 22-carat and 24-carat gold coins?
24-carat coins (such as the Gold Britannia since 2013) contain 99.99% pure gold and are softer. 22-carat coins (like the historic Sovereign and Krugerrand) contain 91.67% gold alloyed with copper/silver to provide superior surface scratch resistance and structural durability.
How are single coins and coin tubes packaged?
Single coins are supplied in protective clear acrylic capsules or heat-sealed vinyl flips. Multiples of 10 or 25 coins are delivered in original Royal Mint security-sealed tubes with tamper-evident band seals.
Can I liquidate gold coins back to Golden Star Met?
Yes. We offer an institutional buyback guarantee on all sovereign mint bullion coins at transparent spot-linked pricing, payable via same-day bank wire or secure digital asset escrow.