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Buying gold in the UK: the 2026 guide
Gold has been used to store wealth for thousands of years. In the UK it also has two rare tax advantages: no VAT on investment gold, and no Capital Gains Tax on UK legal-tender coins.
Our gold coins sell quickly and we have none in stock right now. Contact us and we will tell you when new stock arrives.
1,045 tGold bought by central banks in 2024, the third year in a row above 1,000 tonnes
4,974 tTotal world gold demand in 2024, a record high
0% VATOn investment-grade gold coins and bars in the UK
0% CGTOn gains from UK legal-tender coins such as Sovereigns and Britannias
Sources: World Gold Council, Gold Demand Trends full year 2024; HMRC rules on investment gold and UK legal-tender coins.
Gold price today in GBP
The live price of gold per troy ounce in pounds. Use the buttons above the chart to switch between intraday and long-term views.
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Why people buy gold
Central banks keep buying
Central banks have bought more than 1,000 tonnes of gold a year since 2022 as they diversify their reserves away from the US dollar and other currencies.
A safe haven in uncertain times
When markets fall, currencies weaken or geopolitical risks rise, buyers often turn to gold because it is not tied to any single government or company.
Supply grows slowly
New mine output adds only a small amount to the world’s gold each year, and it takes many years to open a new mine.
You hold it yourself
Physical gold coins are owned outright. They do not depend on a bank, a broker or an online platform to keep their value.
Tax: why UK buyers favour gold coins
| UK legal-tender gold coins | Gold bars and non-UK coins | |
|---|---|---|
| VAT when you buy | None on investment gold | None on investment gold |
| Capital Gains Tax when you sell | None, however large the gain (e.g. Sovereigns, Britannias) | Gains above your annual allowance may be taxable (e.g. Krugerrands, Maple Leafs, bars) |
| Examples | Gold Sovereign, Gold Britannia | Krugerrand, Maple Leaf, gold bars |
Tax treatment depends on your circumstances and can change. Speak to a tax adviser if you are unsure.
The UK’s best-known gold coins
Gold Sovereign
Struck by the Royal Mint since 1817, the Sovereign is 22-carat gold and contains 7.32 g of pure gold. Its small size makes it a flexible way to buy and sell gold in smaller amounts.
Gold Britannia
The Royal Mint’s one-ounce bullion coin in 999.9 fine gold. As UK legal tender, any profit when you sell is free from Capital Gains Tax.
Looking for gold?
We don’t have gold coins in stock at the moment. Get in touch and we will let you know as soon as new stock arrives. If you have gold coins to sell, we buy those too.
This page is general information, not financial advice. The value of gold can go down as well as up, and past performance is not a guide to future returns. Charts provided by TradingView.