Sell Gold Coins in the UK

Physical Gold buys a range of recognised investment gold coins, including British and international bullion.

If you’re selling British coins, see our dedicated pages for:

• selling Gold Sovereigns
• selling Gold Britannias

We also buy internationally recognised bullion coins, including widely traded one-ounce gold coins.

If you’re unsure whether we can purchase a particular coin, call 020 7060 9992 before sending it to us.

The value of a bullion gold coin is primarily influenced by the amount of pure gold it contains and the current gold price.

A 1oz Gold Britannia, for example, contains considerably more gold than a Full Sovereign, so their underlying bullion values are different.

The price we can offer may also reflect factors including the particular coin, its condition, market demand and whether it has value above its underlying gold content.

You can check the current live gold price before contacting us for a firm valuation.

For more information about timing a sale, read our guide to when to sell gold.

Gold Sovereigns are among the most widely recognised British investment coins and have an established secondary market.

We buy Full, Half and other qualifying Sovereigns, including coins from different monarchs and periods. The price will depend on the individual coin, its gold content and current market conditions.

If you have Sovereigns to sell, see our dedicated Sell Gold Sovereigns page for indicative prices and further information.

Physical Gold also buys Gold Britannias in a range of sizes, including 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz and 1/10oz coins.

The underlying bullion value of each coin is closely linked to the amount of pure gold it contains and the current gold price.

See our dedicated Sell Gold Britannias page for indicative prices and information about selling your coins.

We also buy recognised international bullion coins.

These may include coins such as Krugerrands, Canadian Maple Leafs, American Eagles and Austrian Philharmonics, subject to verification and current buying requirements.

If you have another type of international gold coin, call us before sending it and we can confirm whether we are able to provide a price.

Not every gold coin is valued in exactly the same way.

Standard investment bullion coins are generally valued primarily according to their gold content and the current gold price.

Some older, rarer or limited-issue coins may also have numismatic or collectable value. Factors such as rarity, year, mint, condition and demand can therefore affect their value in addition to the underlying gold content.

If you believe your coins may have collectable value, let our team know when requesting a price so the individual coins can be considered appropriately.

Many bullion gold coins are bought and sold without packaging.

If you have original capsules, packaging, certificates or other documentation, however, keep these with the coins and let us know when requesting a valuation – particularly for limited-edition or collectable products.

Avoid cleaning or polishing your coins before selling them, as this can affect the condition and potential collectable value of some coins.

Tax treatment depends on the type of gold coin you own and your individual circumstances.

Qualifying British legal-tender gold coins, including Gold Sovereigns and Gold Britannias, are exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents.

Many overseas bullion coins do not have the same UK CGT exemption. If you are selling international coins at a gain, Capital Gains Tax may therefore need to be considered depending on your circumstances and applicable allowances.

If your gold coins are already held in Physical Gold’s secure storage, there is no need to arrange physical delivery before selling.

Contact us to obtain a live price and initiate the sale. You’ll then need to complete the relevant selling instruction and return it to info@physicalgold.com.

For more information about our storage arrangements, see gold delivery and secure storage.

Physical Gold offers a Buyback Guarantee on qualifying gold coins originally purchased from us.

We promise to repurchase qualifying gold bullion sold by Physical Gold, regardless of how much time has passed since the original purchase. The price offered will depend on the gold price and prevailing market conditions at the time you sell.

If you’re considering buying additional coins, you can browse our range of gold coins.

Please do not send your coins before obtaining and agreeing a live price.

Once your sale has been confirmed, we’ll email instructions explaining how and  where to send or bring the coins to us.

Coins held outside Physical Gold’s storage can be sent using the agreed insured delivery method or arrangements can be made to bring them to us.

Once received, your coins will be checked and verified before payment is made.

Check the indicative prices above, then call Physical Gold on 020 7060 9992 to obtain a firm live price and lock in your sale.

If your gold coins are already stored with Physical Gold, email info@physicalgold.com to begin the selling process.