Sovereign Bullion Silver Coins
Available in individual protective capsules or refinery monster boxes of 500.
The Royal Mint (UK)
1 oz Britannia Silver Coin | 999 Fine
£48.50UK Legal Tender (£2) • Capital Gains Tax Exempt
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United States Mint
1 oz American Silver Eagle | 999 Fine
£51.20US $1 Legal Tender • Adolph A. Weinman Walking Liberty
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Royal Canadian Mint
1 oz Canadian Maple Leaf | 999.9 Fine
£49.80Four-Nines Purity • Bullion DNA Micro-Radial Lines
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The Perth Mint
1 oz Australian Kangaroo | 999.9 Fine
£49.10Australian Legal Tender ($1 AUD) • Micro-Laser Lettering
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Compare dimensions, purity levels, face value, and anti-counterfeiting technologies across leading national mints.
| Coin Name | Mint Origin | Gross Weight | Silver Fineness | Face Value | Anti-Counterfeiting Security | UK CGT Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia 1 oz | The Royal Mint (UK) | 31.21g | 999.0 Fine | £2 GBP | Surface animation, padlock/trident hologram, micro-text | 100% CGT Exempt |
| Silver Eagle 1 oz | United States Mint | 31.103g | 999.0 Fine | $1 USD | Reeded edge variation, re-engineered obverse die | Standard CGT Rules Apply |
| Maple Leaf 1 oz | Royal Canadian Mint | 31.103g | 999.9 Four Nines | $5 CAD | Bullion DNA, radial lines, MINS surface shield | Standard CGT Rules Apply |
| Philharmonic 1 oz | Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich) | 31.103g | 999.0 Fine | 1.50 EUR | Smooth rim edge, high relief pipe organ strike | Standard CGT Rules Apply |
| Silver Kangaroo 1 oz | The Perth Mint (Australia) | 31.107g | 999.9 Four Nines | $1 AUD | Micro-laser engraved 'A' within bounding circle | Standard CGT Rules Apply |
Why Physical Silver Coins Belong in Every Private Treasury
Unlike large institutional cast ingots which require assay testing upon resale, sovereign silver coins enjoy universal instantaneous acceptance. Because they are backed by the sovereign authority of national governments, their weight, fineness, and purity are legally guaranteed.
For British investors, the Silver Britannia offers unmatched tax optimization: since it is classified as official sterling currency, individual gains are 100% exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax regardless of profits generated when spot prices surge.
Frequently Asked Questions: Silver Coins
Key information regarding coin storage, milk spots, monster box packaging, and tax treatment.
What are "milk spots" on silver coins and do they affect their bullion value?
Milk spots are faint white chalky blemishes that occasionally appear on pure silver coins caused by chemical cleaning agents used during the blank production process before striking. They do NOT diminish the pure metal content, weight, or resale buyback price at Golden Star Met.
How are silver coins packaged when shipped to clients?
Single coins are encased in scratch-resistant acrylic capsules. Quantities of 25 are supplied in official mint tubes, and bulk orders of 500 coins are delivered in heavy-duty factory-strapped mint monster boxes.
Should I invest in silver bars or silver coins?
Silver bars carry slightly lower manufacturing premiums per gram, making them the most cost-effective way to build raw weight. Silver coins carry slightly higher premiums but offer superior divisibility, sovereign legal tender status, and zero UK Capital Gains Tax on Britannia coins.