Gold Bullion Investments
Secure your
portfolio with gold
684%
increase in the value of gold
from 2004 to 2024*
Gold has an average annual growth rate of over 10%
Gold enjoys VAT and CGT tax advantages
Gold helps to create a diverse and more stable investment portfolio
Great! 4.7 out of 5
Gold vs. Traditional Investments
Over the last 20 years*
Join a Global Community of
Gold Bullion Investors
+58k
Precious Metal Investors
Global
Investment Community
+£345M
Gold Under Management
Why Gold?
Proven Track Record
Gold has increased in value by an average of 10% per year over the last 20 years, making it an attractive long-term investment.
An International Commodity
Gold has a global spot price – an agreed current worldwide value – which means it is readily available and easy to buy and sell at any time.
Spread Your Risk
As gold holds its value, many consider it a ‘safe haven’ asset. Usually performing well when riskier stocks fall, it helps to create a diverse and more stable investment portfolio.
Why Bullion?
Tax Advantages
Gold bullion coins and bars are exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) and gold bullion coins are also exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for UK residents.
Mitigates Systemic Risk
Holding physical gold rather than exposure through financial instruments adds a layer of security, as the gold is vaulted outside of the general banking system.
Unique Designs
Gold bullion is available to purchase in a variety of eye-catching designs and weights from one gramme to four hundred ounces.
Why The Royal Mint?
Home of Precious Metals
Owned by His Majesty’s Treasury, The Royal Mint has a rich history with precious metals spanning more than 1,100 years.
Transparent Pricing
No commitments, simple management fees and the ability to sell back your investment at any time.
Secure Storage
Safely store your gold bullion investments in The Royal Mint’s highly secure, on-site vault.
Our Most Popular Bullion Products
Discover The Royal Mint’s most popular gold bullion coins and bars, which
have been crafted
from the finest gold for discerning investors.
Britannia
From
Struck in 24 carat fine gold
Gold coins and bars available in various sizes
All Britannia gold coins are CGT and VAT exempt for UK residents
Best-Value Bullion Coins
From
Cost effective pre-owned gold bullion coins
Available in 22 and 24 carat fine gold
All gold bullion coins are exempt from CGT and VAT for UK residents
The Sovereign
From
Known as the ‘chief coin of the world’
Struck in 22 carat fine gold and available in a variety of sizes
CGT and VAT exempt for UK residents
Cast Bars
From
1kg and 500g 999.9 fine gold bars
Free insured UK delivery
All bars are exempt from VAT for UK residents
Our Most Popular Bullion Products
Discover The Royal Mint’s most popular gold bullion coins and bars, which have been crafted from the finest gold for discerning investors.
Struck in 24 carat fine gold
Gold coins and bars available in various sizes
All Britannia gold coins are CGT and VAT exempt for UK residents
Cost effective pre-owned gold bullion coins
Available in 22 and 24 carat fine gold
All gold bullion coins are exempt from CGT and VAT for UK residents
Known as the ‘chief coin of the world’
Struck in 22 carat fine gold and available in a variety of sizes
CGT and VAT exempt for UK residents
1kg and 500g 999.9 fine gold bars
Free insured UK delivery
All bars are exempt from VAT for UK residents
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Manage Your Wealth With The Royal Mint
Discover our account management service, as well as our pension accounts and ETC product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Throughout most of human history, people have treasured, prized and collected gold objects and gold coins. The value lies in the precious metal itself and does not rely on external markets to determine its performance.
An investment can be seen as a risk at any time. When investing in gold it is important to pay attention to factors such as interest rates and world events, as these are the most common ways that the price of gold is affected.
Investors can choose to invest in physical gold in the form of coins or bars, or they can invest in gold digitally, buying virtual fractions of a real gold bar.
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All information contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. If you are unsure about investing, we encourage you to speak to a financial advisor. Your capital is at risk.
© The Royal Mint Limited. The Royal Mint Limited whose registered office is at Llantrisant, Pontyclun, CF47 8YT, United Kingdom (Registered in England and Wales No. 06964873).
*Calculation is based on the LBMA PM fix gold price taken between 01/04/2004 and 02/04/2024.
*Comparison charts compare the LBMA PM fix gold price, the FTSE All Shares Historical Rates (as reported on investing.com), the Acadata house price index, the FTSE Actuaries UK Conventional Gilts All Stocks (as reported on investing.com) and the Barclays Benchmark Overnight Cash Index between 01/04/2004 and 01/04/2024.