Gold is becoming increasingly accessible as a commodity and as a luxury. Gold coins, in various shapes, designs and weights, have been used for years as a practical, liquid method of investing in this sought-after metal. In the past, gold collections were the exclusive domain of national banks and wealthy businesspeople. The introduction and popularisation of gold coins has meant an “about face” in the gold industry. Now, working class and casual investors can find the right deal and start gold collections of their own thanks to the range of unique collector’s pieces available to them.

Contact The Scoin Shop today to buy gold coins in the UK, or visit our website for more information on availability.

The Scoin Shop coin dealers in the Westfield (London) or Bluewater (Kent) areas of the UK offer a simple, fuss-free method of buying gold coins in the UK. From sovereigns to British and royal collector’s coins, our selection of quality gold coins are the perfect addition to any coin enthusiast’s collection.

There are a few chief factors that influence the purchase of most gold coins:

• Gold coins in the UK are considered more valuable to buyers - British sovereigns are seen by many investors and experts as the better choice when pitted against the purchase of other international gold coins. Considered one of the most enduring and historically significant pieces of international currency, the British sovereign were first minted in 1817. Collectors recognise the importance of this history and attach an appropriate purchase price to these coins according to their age, rarity and gold content.

• Impressive designs make these coins a talking piece - With depictions of the Queen's head on one side and a St George on a horse slaying a dragon on the other, sovereigns are an example of the traditional iconography that makes UK gold coins such popular investments. Similarly, contemporary designs seen on gold proof production coins set these modern pieces in a historical context for future generations when they depict events such as the royal wedding of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine Middleton. These collector’s items are valued because their designs tap into the glamour and historic status of these events.

• Scarcity makes a gold coin worth more when selling it – Sovereigns, for example, have been used as currency at various times over the years and became widely distributed as a result. Limited edition gold coins, much like any other collectable, are snapped up after their release and spread out between buyers, shops and collectors around the world. Depending on the number of minted coins in that particular release, finding one for sale years later could mean the difference between purchasing an interesting trinket and investing in an extremely valuable piece of history.

Find gold and collector’s coins in the UK via The Scoin Shop. Contact us today to find out about availability, or visit our website for more information.