People buy their gold coins from Direct Bullion because we are the only bullion supplier to meet all 4 critical requirements:

Gold has increased in value by an average 13.1% per year from 2005-25 (Source: Goldprice).

There are many factors that drive the price with each individual factor able to propel the value of gold upwards by itself. Yet often, these factors work at the same time to drive even further growth.

Gold coins have stood the test of time as one of the most effective and trusted forms of wealth preservation.

At Direct Bullion, we offer a wide range of gold coins from all the world’s top mints including the Royal Mint, Rand Refinery and the US Mint.

From iconic coins like the Britannia, Krugerrand, and American Eagle, to limited edition ranges such as the Royal Tudor Beasts, the selection we have available can be sent fully-insured by secure courier directly to your door or we can arrange for them to be professionally stored in a vault.

There are two main types of gold coins - loose gold coins and graded gold coins. Graded gold coins have a protective case which keeps the coin safe and secure, and is of a guaranteed quality (shown on a scale from MS1 to MS70). Direct Bullion are an authorised dealer of the PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service).

Why Gold Coins Are Popular With Our Clients

Every year, we speak with thousands of people about protecting their wealth. From these conversations, it’s become clear that there are three main reasons why our clients choose to protect their wealth with gold coins:

• Gold Value Increasing

  Gold has risen by over 900% from 2005-2025, with a history of strong growth in times of uncertainty.

  Our clients view gold as long-term wealth protection and know that growth doesn’t happen in a straight line. Gold achieved gains in 17 out of the past 20 years, with temporary declines in the other 3 years.

  Gold historically performs well during times of uncertainty. For example:

  • 2007 = US mortgage crisis and credit crunch: Gold up 29.2%
  • 2008 = UK recession: Gold up 43.2%
  • 2016 = Brexit vote and Trump elected: Gold up 30.2%
  • 2020 = Covid pandemic: Gold up 20.9%
  • 2024 = Global political and economic uncertainty: Gold up 28.2%
• Rarity

  Many 1oz gold coins such as the Royal Tudor Beasts collection are produced in limited quantities each year. Once minted, they can’t be reproduced meaning scarcity can increase their long-term value. For example, our clients tell us that they like limited edition coins such as the Britannia Liberty or Royal Tudor Beasts which may have mintages of just a few thousand worldwide, thereby enhancing their rarity and potential resale value.

  Our clients also appreciated that gold coins minted in higher quantities such as the Britannia, Krugerrand and Canadian Maple Leaf can also hold a rarity value because they have a year on them, thereby creating a snapshot of history.

• Beauty

  When comparing gold coins and gold bars, it’s clear that significant effort is spent on the design of gold coins. Our clients tell us that they enjoy looking at their coins for their overall beauty.

When added to the significant tax benefits of gold coins, it's little wonder that most of our clients prefer them.

Gold Coins to Buy and Avoid

There are two main types of gold coins: Wealth Protection Assets and Collectibles.

Some of our clients have purchased novelty coins featuring designs to promote Harry Potter or James Bond. We explain to them that they will still be minted from solid gold and may appeal to fans, however their resale potential could be limited. This is because they may need to rely on finding a buyer who values both the gold content and the subject matter.

Clients choose Direct Bullion because they want to protect their wealth and for this reason, we don't offer novelty gold coins.

By contrast, the gold coins offered at Direct Bullion (such as the globally appealing Britannia’s, Kruggerands, Sovereigns, etc.) are successful and appealing to our clients because they have a recognised bullion value, are high quality and are easy for our clients to resell.

Selling Your Gold Coins

One of the greatest advantages of gold coins is their liquidity. When the time comes to sell, they can be quickly converted into cash.

You can do this through Direct Bullion (we would love to be given first refusal to buy back your coins) or via other reputable dealers worldwide.

We wouldn’t recommend you sell your gold coins to a jeweller because you could only be offered the scrap value of the gold. As a result, you would not get the benefit of the rarity or beauty of your gold coins.

VAT-Free and Capital Gains Tax-Free Gold Coins

We offer both 22 karat and 24 karat gold coins. As a result, our clients are able to buy them VAT-free. This means that our clients can protect more of their wealth with gold.

Equally important and enjoyed by our clients, UK gold coins such as the Britannia and the Sovereign are classed as legal tender. That means they are completely Capital Gains Tax-free for UK residents. As a result, when the value rises, you keep 100% of your profit.

Global Mints

As the UK’s No.1 Rated Bullion Dealer from the prestigious Bullion Directory, we sell gold coins from the most respected mints around the world, including:

• Royal Mint (UK): Britannia, Sovereign, Royal Tudor Beasts, and more
• US Mint: American Eagle, American Buffalo
• Rand Refinery (South Africa): Krugerrand
• Royal Canadian Mint: Maple Leaf

Each coin is recognised worldwide for its purity and authenticity.

How to Store Your Gold Coins

One of the major benefits of gold coins is their physical nature - they’re real, tangible assets that you can hold and look at.

There are three main ways to store your gold coins:

• Gold Coins Stored at Home

  Most of our clients prefer storing their coins at home. Clients tell us they then know their gold coins are safe, they are in their possession and it gives them the freedom to take their coins anywhere they want, whenever they want.

• We Arrange Storage in a Secure Vault

  We can send your gold coins directly to a fully-insured vault. We will then call you when your gold coins have safely arrived at the vault. The vault storage costs are 1% annually.

• You Arrange Storage

  As they are your gold coins you are free to arrange storage elsewhere — whether that be a vault you already use, a secure deposit box, or anywhere else you prefer.

Whichever option you prefer is absolutely fine with us. We’re on-hand to help you should you need us.

How to Buy Gold Coins

You can find out more or buy any of the gold coins above by clicking above.

You can also call our friendly team on 0800 055 7050 or 0207 058 4653. Every year, our team speak with thousands of people who want to know more about gold coins - and they would be delighted to help you and answer any questions you may have.

There’s never any obligation to buy.