Bullion FAQs

Bullion

• What is a bullion coin?
• Why should I buy bullion from The Royal Mint?
• What Bullion products does The Royal Mint sell?
• How can I be sure of the purity of the products I purchase?
• How are bullion prices set?
• Are bullion coins from The Royal Mint recognised internationally?
• Can I store my bullion in The Royal Mint vault?
• Is there any time when I wouldn’t be able to purchase from The Royal Mint?
• Do you sell bars and ingots?
• What is the LBMA?
• What is a troy ounce?
• Are coins Capital Gains Tax exempt
• Are bars and digital products Capital Gains Tax exempt?
• Can I take the bar out of its sealed package?
• Will I need to pay VAT on bullion products?
• Do I pay VAT on silver bullion coins or bars?
• Does The Royal Mint sell silver investment products?
• Is it possible to store my gold bullion coins and bars in The Royal Mint Vault® and have them delivered later?
• Does The Royal Mint sell gold investment products?
• Do I pay VAT on gold bullion coins or bars?
• Do I pay VAT on platinum bullion?
• Does The Royal Mint sell platinum investment products?
• How much is a gold bar worth?
• How much is a gold Sovereign worth?
• Who are the Royal Mint's official bullion distributors?