0845 643 4773

Bullion Coins

The word bullion is both widely used and misinterpreted. It basically refers to bars and coins produced in mass for investment purposes. With regards to coins, the term also refers to the standard of production of coins minted after the early 1930s. These coins are generally regarded as the most cost efficient way of purchasing gold coins as their market value is determined almost exclusively by their gold content. In contrast to other types of coins such as proofs, commemorative, or historic coins, you will not pay premiums for packaging, finish or exclusivity.

Bullion coins are available in various fractional denominations, but the general rule of thumb is you’ll pay increasingly more as the denomination reduces. We feel the common 1oz coins and the full Sovereigns offer a great balance of divisibility and value. Because we only source the world’s most recognised bullion coins, they are always easy to trade at the tightest margins. Investors also benefit from price savings as the quantity of bullion coins they buy grows.

Sovereign coins are now recognised by the Royal Mint as bullion quality as they’re issued to non-proof finish for investment purposes in laminated sheets. However, many older Sovereign coins are widely traded in today’s investment market alongside the newer coins. These coins pre-dating 1933 encompass the Sovereign heads of early Elizabeth, George V & VI, Edward VII & VIII and Queen Victoria. Due to their age and limited issue, they can be deemed to contain a degree of historical value – and may be classed as semi-numismatic. In practice the cost of these coins is usually slightly less than their bullion cousins of the past 10-15 years as their historic value is canceled out by their inferior condition. Just like with new cars, you tend to find that the latest year’s bullion coins may carry a slightly higher premium than ‘nearly new’ coins even though they are of identical design and condition. Our consultants will guide you as to the current premiums on these coins to ensure you assemble the best value portfolio of coins.

Below we list and describe some of the world’s best known bullion coins. The two main tax free bullion coins in the UK are the Britannia and the Sovereign. The Krugerrand is known as the world’s original bullion coin as it was the first to guarantee 1oz of pure gold.

Click Here for Your Free Gold Investment Guide

CALL OUR EXPERTS NOW on 0845 643 4321 for live market prices on all these coins, or click on the Got a Question box below to arrange a callback or send us an email. We can help you decide which gold coins offer the best value and upside potential, which provide the best liquidity and which combine well to create a balanced holding.

Krugerrand
Krugerrand
American Gold Eagle
American Gold Eagle
Austrian Philharmonic
Austrian Philharmonic
American Buffalo
American Buffalo
Canadian Maple Leaf
Canadian Maple Leaf
Bullion Sovereign
Bullion Sovereign
UK Britannia
UK Britannia
Australian Nugget
Australian Nugget
Chinese Panda
Chinese Panda