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Goldstream Insights

Understand Your Gold.

Bullion coins, graded coins and gold bars — clearly explained.
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Example of 2026 1oz Gold Britannia (UK CGT Exempt*)

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A widely recognised 1oz 999.9 fine gold bullion coin.

Own Gold.
CGT Exempt.*

*Qualifying UK legal-tender gold bullion coins are CGT-exempt. Goldstream specialises in selected UK legal-tender bullion coins. *

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  • CGT-exempt qualifying coins*

  • UK legal tender

  • Investment-grade gold

Risk & tax: Gold prices can fall as well as rise. Capital at risk. CGT exemption applies to qualifying UK legal-tender coins. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change. Not financial or tax advice.

Collectible & Graded Gold Coins

Professionally graded coins are independently authenticated, assessed for condition and securely encapsulated.

Key Points

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  • Independently authenticated

  • Professionally graded

  • Tamper-evident encapsulation

  • Collectible appeal

  • Recognised grading standards

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2023 Tudor Beasts Yale of Beaufort — NGC Graded

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Professionally graded, independently authenticated and securely encapsulated by NGC

UK Capital Gains Tax & Gold

A Distinct UK Tax Advantage.

*Qualifying UK gold bullion coins, including Britannias and Sovereigns, are CGT-exempt. **

CGT exempt*

No Capital Gains Tax on gains from qualifying UK legal-tender bullion coins.

Physical ownership

You own physical gold rather than exposure through a fund or financial product.

Selected UK bullion

Goldstream selects only qualifying UK legal-tender gold bullion coins.

Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change. CGT exemption applies to qualifying UK legal-tender coins under current UK tax rules. Gold prices can fall as well as rise and you may receive less than you paid. Goldstream does not provide financial, investment or tax advice.

Example of an 1kg Umicore

gold cast bar

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1kg 999.9 fine bullion cast bar and widely recognised by investors worldwide.

More Gold. Lower Premiums.

Available in a range of sizes, bars typically carry lower premiums than equivalent bullion coins, making them particularly suited to larger gold holdings.

Key Points

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  • Lower premiums

  • Investment-grade gold

  • Minted & cast options

  • Efficient for larger holdings

  • Globally recognised​

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Unlike qualifying UK legal-tender coins, gold bars are not CGT-exempt in the UK.*

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Goldstream provides services relating to the purchase, ownership, storage, sale and delivery of physical gold bullion. The purchase of physical gold for direct ownership is not generally regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and customers do not receive the protections that apply to FCA-regulated investment products. Goldstream does not provide financial, investment, legal or tax advice. Information provided on this website is for general information only and does not constitute a personal recommendation.

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Gold prices can fall as well as rise and you may receive less than you paid. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Capital is at risk. Goldstream is a trading name of Goldstream Group Ltd, registered in England and Wales under company number 16405806. Registered office: London, WC1N 3AX, United Kingdom.. References to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exemption apply to qualifying UK legal-tender bullion coins under current UK tax rules. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and legislation may change.

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Gold held through Goldstream's vaulting arrangements is held with third-party professional vault operators and is subject to the applicable custody, insurance and storage terms. Product availability, pricing, premiums, buyback prices, storage and delivery terms may vary. Please read our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and Risk Information before purchasing.

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