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The Royal Mint's gold coin programme

The Royal Mint produces two principal gold bullion coin lines: the Britannia (launched 1987, currently 9999 fine, ounce-based weights) and the Sovereign (continuous production since 1817, 22-carat, traditional Sovereign-system weights). Both are UK legal tender; both qualify for full VAT and CGT exemption for UK residents.

The dual exemption advantage

For UK investors, Royal Mint gold coins represent the maximally tax-efficient bullion specification. VAT exemption applies to all investment gold above HMRC's fineness thresholds (Britannias at 9999, Sovereigns covered by HMRC's specific provision). CGT exemption is the additional structural feature that no foreign gold coin matches — a benefit conferred by sterling face value and Crown legal-tender status.

Choosing between Britannia and Sovereign

The two lines differ on alloy (Britannia 9999 fine, Sovereign 22-carat 916.7), weight standard (ounce-based versus Sovereign-based), face value structure, and design heritage. Tax treatment is identical. Most UK investors hold both for design diversity within a fully tax-efficient portfolio. See gold Britannias or gold Sovereigns for design-specific browsing.

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