Gold, explained

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Short, plain articles on how gold works: what bullion is, how coins are graded, why prices differ and what to check before you buy.

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Nine short guides.

Gold Britannia coins resting on a black cloth

Start hereGold basics3 min readWhat is gold bullion?It is a simple idea with a few terms attached. Here is what they mean.Read the guide

Gold basics3 min readBullion and graded coins, side by side.Two ways to own gold, and two quite different things to look at when you compare them.
Gold basics3 min readHow gold coins are graded.The 70-point scale used by PCGS and NGC, and how to read the label on a slab.
Buying well3 min readPremiums, spot price and resale.Why a coin costs more than the gold in it, and why a buyer will offer less than you paid.
Tax and wealth3 min readUK tax on gold coins.A general look at VAT and Capital Gains Tax. It is not tax advice.
Gold basics3 min readGold and silver, two different metals.Similar to hold, different in how they behave and what they cost to own.
Tax and wealth3 min readCash, inflation and gold.Why the pound in your account can buy less over time, and where gold does and does not help.
Buying well4 min readKeeping your gold safe.Where it lives matters as much as what it is. Questions to ask about home, deposit boxes and storage companies.
Tax and wealth3 min readPassing gold on to your family.Good records, clear wishes and a word with an adviser make life easier for whoever comes next.

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