Gold Coin Guides, Grading & Collecting
Explore our guides to buying, collecting and understanding gold coins in the UK, including physical gold, certified coins, NGC and PCGS grading, coin populations, Sovereigns, Britannias and Proof coins.
Whether you are comparing bullion with certified coins, researching PF70 and MS70 grades or trying to understand mintage and population figures, our guides are designed to help you research individual coins and make more informed decisions.
Proof Gold Coins vs Bullion Coins: What’s the Difference?
Proof gold coins and bullion gold coins can contain the same amount of gold but [...]
Sep
Inherited Gold Coins: What Should You Do With Them?
Inheriting gold coins can leave you with anything from straightforward bullion to rare Proof coins, [...]
Sep
What Makes a Gold Coin Rare and Valuable?
Not every old gold coin is rare and not every low-mintage gold coin is valuable. [...]
Sep
Are Gold Coins Capital Gains Tax Free in the UK?
Some gold coins are exempt from Capital Gains Tax in the UK, but not all [...]
Sep
Why Do Gold Coins Sell for More Than the Gold Price?
Gold coins often sell for more than the value of the gold they contain. That [...]
Sep
What Does PF70 Ultra Cameo Mean? Complete Guide
PF70 Ultra Cameo is one of the highest certifications commonly seen on modern Proof coins [...]
Sep
PF69 vs PF70: What’s the Difference and Is PF70 Worth It?
PF69 and PF70 are two of the highest grades awarded to Proof coins by professional [...]
Sep
NGC First Releases vs Early Releases: What’s the Difference?
NGC First Releases and Early Releases are two designations commonly found on NGC-certified coins, including [...]
Sep
Coin Population vs Mintage
Coin Population vs Mintage: How to Assess Coin Rarity Like an Experienced Collector Learn the [...]
Aug
What Is a Coin Population Report?
The Complete Guide to NGC & PCGS Population Reports Coin Population Report: Quick Answer A [...]
Aug
How to Sell Gold Coins in the UK
How to Sell Gold Coins in the UK: The Complete Guide Whether you’ve inherited a [...]
Jul
Buying Gold Online Safely
Buying Gold Online Safely: A Complete Guide for UK Buyers Buying gold coins online has [...]
Jul
What Is the Best Gold Coin to Buy?
What Is the Best Gold Coin to Buy? If you’re asking “What is the best [...]
Jul
Bitcoin vs Gold: Which Is Better for Protecting Your Wealth?
Bitcoin vs Gold: Which Is Better for Protecting Your Wealth? For decades, gold has been [...]
Jul
How to Store Gold Coins
How to Store Gold Coins About this guide Last reviewed: 9 July 2026 Disclaimer: This guide is [...]
Jul
The Complete Guide to the Britannia Gold Coin
The Complete Guide to the Britannia Gold Coin About this guide Review date: 9 July 2026 (Europe/London). [...]
Jul
MS69 vs MS70: The Difference between Near‑Perfect and Perfect
MS69 vs MS70: The Subtle Difference between Near‑Perfect and Perfect Mint State Coins About this [...]
Jul
PCGS vs NGC Coin Grading
PCGS vs NGC: Quick Answer PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) and NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) [...]
Jul
Understanding Coin Grading
Understanding Coin Grading About this guide This guide is part of Sterling Bullion Partners’ educational [...]
Jul
Bullion vs Certified Coins: Which Should You Buy?
Bullion vs Certified Coins: Which Should You Buy? About this guide Sterling Bullion Partners Knowledge [...]
Jul
Britannia vs Sovereign: Side‑by‑Side Comparisons
Britannia vs Sovereign: Side-by-Side Comparisons About This Guide This guide is part of the Sterling [...]
Jul
Gold Coins vs Gold Bars: Which Should You Buy?
Gold Coins vs Gold Bars: Which Should You Buy? Buying physical gold is one of [...]
Jul
How to Buy Gold Coins in the UK | Complete Beginner’s Guide
How to Buy Gold Coins in the UK: The Complete Beginner’s Guide Buying physical gold [...]
Jul