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Are Gold Coins Capital Gains Tax Free in the UK?

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 gold coins are CGT-free. The key distinction is whether the coin qualifies as sterling currency. HMRC specifically confirms that Sovereigns minted in 1837 and later years and Britannia gold coins are sterling currency and are exempt from Capital Gains Tax. […]