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Are you interested in staying updated on the latest coin and bar releases from the world's top mints and popular series? Explore our extensive range now and secure the latest products before they run out!

Gold Britannias Vs Gold Sovereigns

Gold Britannia coins was first introduced by The Royal Mint in 1987 as an annual bullion coin weighing one ounce, with a face value of £100. Unlike traditional gold sovereign coins, these gold Britannias are minted in 24-carat gold (9999 fineness) instead of the 22-carat gold (0.9167 fineness) familiar to UK investors. Since 1987, the gold Britannia coin has become the preferred 24-carat gold bullion choice among investors in the UK, as opposed to gold sovereign coins, which were first minted in 1489 during the reign of King Henry VII with a face value of £1.

Both are currently available in stock at Chards Coin and Bullion, including the new 2024 Britannia coins and 2024 proof sovereigns. Importantly, both are exempt from Capital Gains Tax, ensuring you won't be charged on any profit you make from these bullion coins. Today both UK bullion investment coins compete with various other international 24-carat bullion coins, such as gold maples, gold Australian nuggets, and Chinese pandas.

Krugerrand Coins

Gold Krugerrands are produced by the Rand Refinery in South Africa. First issued in 1967, the Krugerrand became the most traded one ounce gold coin in the 1980s. The success of this gold bullion coin encouraged major mints all over the world to issue their own 1 oz gold coins.

Gold Bars

If you have decided that you wish to begin investing in gold bars, there are a few key points to note. Firstly, it's extremely important to ensure that you are buying a bar that features the name of the manufacturer, its weight and its purity on the bar itself. Certificates of authenticity should also be expected. Once you've identified a reputable dealer, you will want to choose which size of bar is most appropriate. 

When purchasing gold bars, the main thing to think about is the size of bar you would like to buy. There are a range of available sizes, and whilst most people will have the size of bar determined by their budget, the variety of sizes available mean there are always options to suit your needs.

More Info

These products are very popular and occasionally may be out of stock. More often than not we keep a healthy stock, that is unless someone wipes us out! It is common for one customer to take all of our stocks in one go. If you have any questions please contact us via info@chards.co.uk and we will be happy to answer any questions and discuss options with you.

Live Metal Prices

These bullion products are sold just above spot price at small premiums. You can track the live spot gold price and the live spot silver price on our live metal price charts.