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Guide to Gold Products

Learn about the types of physical gold we offer—from coins and bars to graded and pre-owned options. Perfect for choosing the right fit before you buy.

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Choosing the Right Gold Product

Goldstream offers a range of physical gold options to suit different needs, budgets and goals.

Whether you're looking for flexibility, secure storage, recognised quality, or cost-effective choices, understanding the differences helps you make the right decision.

Gold Market

Read some of the many reasons WHY GOLD is a wise investment.

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Buy Gold Bars

We have access to a complete range of bullion bars available at low premiums, and including free, fully insured delivery. Buy gold bars manufactured by London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) approved refiners including  - PAMP Suisse, Metalor, Umicore and Heraeus.

Gold bars for sale available in various sizes from 100g up to 1kg ideal for all investors and budgets.  gold bars are ideal for larger investors seeking the lowest premiums.

All our bars are pure 24ct gold with a fineness of 999.9 and are delivered either brand new in excellent condition or pre-owned in good or better condition.

Buy Gold Coins

Bullion coins are a great way of gaining exposure to gold at small premiums above spot price. Investing in gold coins gives a lot of flexibility and it can be a fun way to collect as well as earn from your investments.

All of our gold coins are manufactured by the world's most renowned international mints like The Royal Mint, and stock gold coins from a wide range of LBMA-approved mints.

 

Gold coins are VAT-free , and as an authorised distributor for the Royal Mint, we stock Investment grade gold, including coins, are VAT-free in the UK,  British gold coins such as the gold Britannia and the gold Sovereign coin are Capital Gains Tax Exempt all of our prices include FREE, fully insured delivery.

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VAT & Capital Gains Tax Advantages

Since 1st January 2000, all investment grade gold is VAT exempt across the EU, as per notice 201/21a, the full details of which are available on HMRC’s website. British Legal Tender  gold coins such as Britannia's and Sovereigns are exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT).

Graded & Certified Coins

We partner exclusively with NGC and PCGS—the world's most trusted grading authorities—to ensure every coin meets the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.

Graded coins are sonically sealed in tamper-proof containers with barcodes, holograms, and serial numbers that verify their authenticity online. This guarantees quality and helps maintain premium resale value.
 

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PCGS certified gold coins

Popular graded gold coin

Ideal for investment is the UK gold Britannia coin, which is a 1oz 999.9 pure fine gold coin. 

Why Choose Graded Coins?

The Value of Graded Coins

  • Fixed, certified quality

  • Highly sought after by collectors

  • Retains fine details and artistry

  • Commands higher resale premiums

  • Verified, sealed, tamper-proof packaging

The Grading Process

Independent, world-renowned grading organizations thoroughly examine each coin and assign a grade based on the Sheldon Scale (0-70):

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  • MS70 → A perfect coin, flawless in every aspect (exceptionally rare but available through Gold Stream).

  • MS60+ → Mint State coins, in pristine, uncirculated condition.

  • AU50-60 → About Uncirculated coins, showing only slight wear.

  • XF40-45 → Extremely Fine coins, with minor imperfections.

  • VF20-30 / GF   (Good Fine ≤ 20) → Lower-grade coins, typically assigned letter codes instead of numbers.

  • PR70 (Proof 70) → Proof coins receive the "PR" or "PF" prefix before their grade (e.g., PR70).

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NGC certified gold coins

Rare graded gold coin

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Ideal for investment is the gold Tudor Beasts, Yale of Beaufort  coin, which is a1 ounce 999.9 pure fine gold coin. 

NGC certified gold coins

Rare graded gold coin

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Ideal for investment is the gold Tudor Beasts, Yale of Beaufort  coin, which is a1 ounce 999.9 pure fine gold coin. 

​Security & Verification

Your investment is protected with graded coins sealed in tamper-proof 'slabs' by:

🛡 PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service)  
🛡 NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation)

Each slab includes a barcode, hologram, and unique serial number—fully verifiable on the grading authority’s website for complete transparency.
 

Our Simple Purchasing Process

Choose your way to invest with Goldstream, all managed seamlessly online and in our App.

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Get Started today

Register your interest online and one of our specialist advisors will be in touch to answer any questions you may have  and walk you through every step to create  a personalised gold portfolio tailored to your financial position.

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