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 [...]

Inherited Gold Coins: What Should You Do With Them?

Inheriting gold coins can leave you with anything from straightforward bullion to rare Proof coins, [...]

What Makes a Gold Coin Rare and Valuable?

Not every old gold coin is rare and not every low-mintage gold coin is valuable. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

What Does PF70 Ultra Cameo Mean? Complete Guide

PF70 Ultra Cameo is one of the highest certifications commonly seen on modern Proof coins [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Coin Population vs Mintage

Coin Population vs Mintage: How to Assess Coin Rarity Like an Experienced Collector Learn the [...]

What Is a Coin Population Report?

The Complete Guide to NGC & PCGS Population Reports Coin Population Report: Quick Answer A [...]

How to Sell Gold Coins in the UK

How to Sell Gold Coins in the UK: The Complete Guide Whether you’ve inherited a [...]

Buying Gold Online Safely

Buying Gold Online Safely: A Complete Guide for UK Buyers Buying gold coins online has [...]

What Is the Best Gold Coin to Buy?

What Is the Best Gold Coin to Buy? If you’re asking “What is the best [...]

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 [...]

How to Store Gold Coins

How to Store Gold Coins About this guide Last reviewed: 9 July 2026 Disclaimer: This guide is [...]

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). [...]

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 [...]

PCGS vs NGC Coin Grading

PCGS vs NGC: Quick Answer PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) and NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) [...]

Understanding Coin Grading

Understanding Coin Grading About this guide This guide is part of Sterling Bullion Partners’ educational [...]

Bullion vs Certified Coins: Which Should You Buy?

Bullion vs Certified Coins: Which Should You Buy? About this guide Sterling Bullion Partners Knowledge [...]

Britannia vs Sovereign: Side‑by‑Side Comparisons

Britannia vs Sovereign: Side-by-Side Comparisons About This Guide This guide is part of the Sterling [...]

Gold Coins vs Gold Bars: Which Should You Buy?

Gold Coins vs Gold Bars: Which Should You Buy? Buying physical gold is one of [...]

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 [...]