Key Facts

Gold investment can be completely tax free
High purity bars suitable for SIPP investment
No VAT on Sovereign and Britannia coins
Get started investing with as little as £1000

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Client Testimonials

"I had savings in a variety of banks and in a cash ISA, and all were returning below 1% interest. I also felt that I didn’t even trust the stability of the banks where I held my accounts and felt there must be a better alternative to reduce any credit risk and gain better returns. I moved around 30% of those savings into gold UK coins where I have no credit exposure of any kind, and will benefit from tax free returns when it comes to sell".
Michael, Scotland - Businessman

"My wife and I are nearing retirement and big market crashes are a huge worry as we don’t have the time to recover our pension value if stocks and shares tumble. Owning physical gold bars in our pension provides us with the insurance we need to ride out any potential bumps that may be around the corner."
Chris & Jane, Nottingham, semi-retired couple

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Gold as an Investment

Choose between bullion coins and bars

Although it is possible to invest in the shares of gold mining companies, or to purchase gold jewellery, for most UK investors, there are two main choices when investing in gold as part of a portfolio strategy:

Gold Bars

Since 2007, investors can buy high purity gold bars for their SIPP. Gold is the only physical commodity permitted.
SIPPs afford investors the flexibility to house a mix of paper and physical assets in the same wrapper.
This type of gold bar is VAT exempt, and can attract tax relief of up to 40%.
Gold provides pension value protection for those nearing retirement age, and a great hedge for younger, aggressive portfolios.

Gold Coins

Most gold coin investments are in newly minted bullion Sovereign and Britannia coins.
It is also possible to invest in numismatic (rare or old) coins.
As legal tender, gold coins are totally tax free for UK residents – there is no VAT, income tax or CGT to pay.
Supply is limited–only 75,000 Sovereigns are minted each year. This year’s supply was pre-sold by March.
The value of the coins is not restricted to just the intrinsic value of the gold – their premium is rising with demand due to the scarcity value. This gives the potential to further enhance profits.

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