Great Value Britannia Coins at UKBullion.com

In 1987, The Royal Mint produced the first Gold Britannia coins which had a face value of £100. Britannia gold coin manufactured after 2013 have a millesimal fineness of .9999 (or 24 carat gold). Until 2012 the gold coins had a millesimal fineness of .917 (91.7% or 22 carat gold) with the non-gold component being copper until 1989 and silver from 1990.

One of the main advantages of investing in Britannias is that they are exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) due to their status as UK legal tender and therefore make a popular choice for investment. UKBullion.com are one of the UK’s leading bullion retailers and offer a wide range of bullion coins including Britannias at fantastic prices.

If you are someone who regularly exceeds their CGT allowance, then putting your money into Britannia coins can become a great form of investment. In addition to this, other advantages of Britannias are they are appealing collectors’ items due to their elegant designs and are offered in both gold and silver.

Britannia silver coins contain one troy ounce of silver and have a face value of £2. Silver Britannias are also issued in fractional sizes of one-half, one-quarter, and one-tenth of a troy ounce and with face values of £1, 50p, and 20p respectively.

More recently in 2013, saw the introduction of two additional sizes, a five-ounce coin of face value £10, and a fractional size of one-twentieth of face value 10p.

Shopping at UKBullion.com could not be easier; they offer free insured delivery on all their gold Britannias. For the latest prices visit https://www.ukbullion.com/gold/buy-gold-coins/gold-britannias.html

Buy Gold Sovereigns from UKBUllion.com at the best rates

The Gold Sovereign coin was first issued in 1489 for Henry VII of England. The coin typically had a nominal value of £1 or 20 shillings, the Sovereign was primarily an official piece of bullion with no mark of value anywhere on the actual coin.

Throughout the history of Britain, Gold Sovereigns have been present at some of the key events and even today they continue to play a significant representative role. Sovereign coins bear the portrait of Britain’s monarchs since their inception during the 15th Century. The coins that have been produced have always been deeply rich in history and are closely linked with the Royal Family.

Finding a reputable deal for your Gold Sovereign purchases is always difficult. That’s where UKBullion.com can help. With an established strong online presence, the company has a great range of Gold Sovereigns that will truly diversify your bullion investment portfolio.  Known for their low prices, current prices start as low as £134 for a British Half Gold Sovereign coin.

Gold purity is measured in carat or in fineness. Gold Sovereigns are minted from 22 carat gold or .9167 fineness, meaning gold accounts for 91.67% of their total mass. From the total weight of a Sovereign of 7.98 grams, just over 7.31 grams is pure gold.

All British Gold Sovereigns have a permanent and real tangible value.  This provides investors with two ways to build wealth. Gold Sovereigns contain the investment security of bullion or precious metal in a pure form. They provide additional profit potential due to their rarity and historical appeal. Additional benefits of the Gold Sovereigns include their raw material and the process involved in minting, storing and distributing them.

Sovereigns are struck in various sizes which are the Five (Quintuple), Two (Double), Single or full, Half and most recently a Quarter Sovereign. This therefore provides customers with a choice of Sovereign to meet their budget.

Finally, Sovereigns are extremely attractive to UK investors due to their status as British Legal Tender Coins, which means they are Capital Gains Tax exempt (CGT free). Gold Sovereigns are also VAT free.

Visit the UKBullion.com site now or speak to the team on helping you select the right Sovereign for you.