TOP 5 GOLD INVESTMENTS
If you are thinking of investing in gold, you may not know what to buy. Here are our five best selling gold bullion products with information designed to guide you to the one most suited to your needs.
1. Gold Sovereigns
A full Gold Sovereign coin contains 7.315 grams of pure gold. We also stock half Sovereigns which are very popular with those on a modest budget. As the Sovereign is the most recognisable British gold coin, it is also favoured by larger investors. In all cases, it is easily traded and is free from VAT and Capital Gains Tax.
Gold Sovereign Facts
• Origin: United Kingdom
• Manufacturer: Royal Mint
• Fine weight: 7.315 gram (full Sovereign)
• Gross weight: 7.98
• Purity: 917/1000
• Carat: 22
2. 1oz Gold Britannia
Containing 1 troy ounce of pure gold, Gold Britannia’s are favoured by medium to large investors looking for strong returns over a period of time. They are often bought by people who expect to pay Capital Gains Tax as they are Capital Gains Tax and VAT free. Their relatively small unit size offers flexibility when it comes to buying or selling.
Gold Britannia Facts
• Origin: United Kingdom
• Manufacturer: Royal Mint
• Fine weight: 1 troy ounce (31.1g)
• Gross weight: 31.21g
• Purity: 9999/1000
• Carat: 24
The new 2013 Gold Britannia coin contains 24 carat gold to a purity of 9999/1000. This is a departure from the historic "Britannia" gold standard of 0.9167 fine gold used for British gold coins for centuries.
3. 1oz Gold Bars
1oz gold bars are popular amongst smaller investors who are not concerned with Capital Gains Tax and those who like to add flexibility to their investment portfolio by including smaller units such as these. The price of new gold bars varies slightly depending on the brand but they are all worth the same when selling back to a dealer.
1oz Gold Bar facts
• Origin: Germany, Switzerland, Belgium
• Manufacturer: Heraeus, Metalor, Umicore
• Fine weight: 1 troy ounce (31.1035g)
• Gross weight: 31.1035g
• Carat: 24
4. 1oz Gold Krugerrand
The world’s most recognisable gold coin is the Krugerrand. It is popular with investors, both large and small, who are not concerned with Capital Gains Tax; as with all gold bullion, it is VAT free. Krugerrands are also minted in smaller denominations such as halves, quarters and tenths and are easily traded due to their value and flexibility.
1oz Gold Krugerrand facts
• Origin: South Africa
• Manufacturer: The South African Rand Refinery
• Fine weight: 1 troy ounce (31.1g)
• Gross weight: 33.93g
• Carat: 22
5. 100g Gold Bar
The 100g gold bar is favoured by medium to large investors, unconcerned with Capital Gains Tax, who are looking for the best value for money to match their budget. Despite their higher value, they still offer a degree of flexibility and are often purchased in addition to smaller bars and coins. The price of a new gold bar varies depending on the brand manufacturer but all gold bars hold the same value when selling back to a dealer and are free from VAT.
100g Gold Bar facts
• Origin: Germany, Switzerland, Belgium
• Manufacturer: Heraeus, Metalor, Umicore
• Fine weight: 3.22 troy ounces (100g)
• Gross weight: 100g
• Carat: 24
Still unsure? Get in touch with our knowledgeable Customer Services Team. We can give you friendly advice and will talk to you about your needs and which of our gold bullion products is best for you.
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Email: sales@bullionuk.com
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