Which gold coins we buy
Which gold coins do you buy?
All gold bullion coins: Britannias, Krugerrands, Canadian Maple Leafs, American Eagles and Buffalos, Vienna Philharmonics, Australian Kangaroos, Chinese Pandas, Mexican pesos and full and half sovereigns, in one-ounce and fractional sizes. For sovereigns specifically, see our sovereign page.
Do you buy fractional gold coins?
Yes. Half, quarter and tenth ounce coins are bought on the same basis as full ounces. Send them in their capsules if you have them.
Do you buy proof and commemorative gold coins?
Yes. Proof coins in their original boxes with certificates can be worth more than their gold content to collectors, so we assess them individually rather than as bullion.
Purity: 22 carat and 24 carat coins
Which gold coins are 22 carat?
Krugerrands, American Eagles, sovereigns and Britannias struck before 2013 are 22 carat (91.67 percent gold), alloyed with copper or silver for hardness. A one-ounce Krugerrand still contains a full troy ounce of fine gold, which is why it weighs more than an ounce.
Which gold coins are 24 carat?
Maple Leafs, Vienna Philharmonics, Buffalos, Kangaroos and Britannias from 2013 onwards are 24 carat, at least 99.99 percent gold. They are softer and mark more easily, so keep them in capsules.
How coins are checked and taxed
How do you check gold coins are genuine?
Each coin is weighed and measured against its specification, examined for strike detail and edge milling, and tested without damage. Counterfeit bullion coins exist, especially Krugerrands and Eagles, which is why every coin is checked before payment.
Do I pay Capital Gains Tax when I sell gold coins?
Britannias and sovereigns are UK legal tender and are exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. Other bullion coins, such as Krugerrands and Maple Leafs, can be subject to it. This is general information, not tax advice; speak to an accountant about your own position.
How selling works
How do I sell gold coins by post?
Send photographs or a list of your coins for a free valuation. If you accept, post them by Royal Mail Special Delivery or book a free insured FedEx collection. We check every coin on arrival and pay the same day by bank transfer once the price is agreed.
- Photographs
Both sides of each coin, any capsules, tubes, boxes and certificates, or simply a list of coins and quantities.
- Free valuation
Usually within one working day, with no obligation.
- Post or collection
Royal Mail Special Delivery or a free insured FedEx collection from your door. Appointments at our Mayfair or Braintree office are also available.
- Paid the same day
By bank transfer, the day the coins are inspected and the price agreed.