VAT-freeInvestment gold is exempt from VAT in the UK.
CGT-exempt coinsBritannias and Sovereigns are UK legal tender, so UK residents pay no Capital Gains Tax on them.
Owned outrightPhysical coins in your hands, with no counterparty.
Why investors choose gold
- 01DiversificationGold often behaves differently from shares and bonds, which can help balance a portfolio.
- 02A finite resourceGold cannot be printed or created at will. Supply grows slowly.
- 03Easy to sellWell-known coins are recognised worldwide, and we buy back at 2% below the market price.
- 04Start with a single coinBuy one coin or build a holding over time. Larger orders cost less per coin.
Things to consider
Gold pays no interest or dividends, and its price can fall as well as rise. It is best held as part of a wider, long-term plan.
- The value of gold can go down as well as up
- Coins are usually held for the medium to long term
- Keep delivered coins somewhere safe and insured
- Nokesbridge does not give financial advice
Tax treatment depends on your circumstances and can change.
Coins we offer
- Britannia
- 999.9 fine gold · CGT-exempt
- Sovereign & Half Sovereign
- 916.7 fine gold · CGT-exempt
- Krugerrand
- 916.7 fine gold · not CGT-exempt
- Proof & collector coins
- Limited mintages · by enquiry
See the gold store for current prices and stock.
Common questions
Is gold a good investment for me?
We can explain how gold works and what we offer, but we cannot give financial advice. Consider speaking to an independent financial adviser.
Do I pay VAT on gold coins?
No. Investment gold coins are exempt from VAT in the UK. VAT is only charged on delivery.
What is the least I can buy?
One coin. Prices per coin come down when you buy 10 or more of the same coin.