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Can buying physical gold help with tax amount?

TUVOK
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If I buy Royal Mint coins will that help with the amount of tax I will have to pay, or is it better to but from physical bullion coin dealers in London?

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  • Keep_pedalling
    Keep_pedalling Posts: 21,939 Forumite
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    Sovereign snd Britannia coins are not subject to CGT but that is as far as it goes. 

  • DRS1
    DRS1 Posts: 2,076 Forumite
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    It will probably be cheaper NOT buying from the Mint.  They do have a bullion arm so maybe worth checking the prices on there
    Gold & Silver Bullion | The Royal Mint
  • Grumpy_chap
    Grumpy_chap Posts: 19,335 Forumite
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    What is the reason for wanting actual physical gold?

    Have you considered the need to insure the asset and associated security costs?
  • DRS1
    DRS1 Posts: 2,076 Forumite
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    What is the reason for wanting actual physical gold?

    Have you considered the need to insure the asset and associated security costs?
    Some places (including the Royal Mint) will keep your gold for you.  Of course you may think twice about keeping it in Hatton Garden.
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