The holder in the photograph is an example. We confirm the exact grade of the coin you would receive when you enquire.
Graded gold coin
2026 The Angel¼oz Gold Coin
NGC · MS69
The 2026 Angel ¼oz is a quarter ounce gold coin from The Royal Mint, the smaller size of the Angel, struck in 999.9 fine gold and about the size of a Sovereign.
This coin is graded by NGC at MS69 and sealed in a tamper-evident holder.
It is UK legal tender with a £25 face value, so it is free of Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and exempt from UK VAT as investment gold.
Gold content
¼ troy oz
Fineness
999.9
Year
2026
Graded by NGC
MS69
Face value
£25
Legal tender
United Kingdom
Price and availability
By enquiry
Delivery
Insured, tracked
Free of CGT for UK residents
No VAT on investment gold
Graded NGC MS69
We come back with the current price, availability and the grade of your coin.
This is the Angel at a size that is easy to hold, with the same St Michael and dragon design as the one ounce coin.
The design goes back to 1465. Angels were once used in touching ceremonies, and the coin has long been carried as a protector. Sandra Deiana’s reverse shows Michael overcoming the dragon, framed by the inscription PER CRUCEM TUAM SALVA NOS CHRISTE REDEMPTOR, ‘Through your cross save us, Christ Redeemer’.
Ours is sealed in an NGC holder. Use the viewer below to turn the coin over.
A quarter ounce
A smaller coin, similar in size to a Sovereign.
A design from 1465
Struck again for 2026 with Sandra Deiana’s reverse.
Sent to you insured
Every order is fully insured and sent with a tracking number.
Tap the coin to turn it over
Two sides, one coin.
Turn the Angel over. One side shows St Michael and the dragon, the other shows King Charles III.
St Michael and the dragon
Archangel Michael overcomes the dragon at his feet.
The inscription reads PER CRUCEM TUAM SALVA NOS CHRISTE REDEMPTOR, ‘Through your cross save us, Christ Redeemer’.
Reverse designed by Sandra Deiana.
King Charles III
A portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings.
The inscription names the monarch and gives the face value, 25 POUNDS, which is what makes it UK legal tender.
The face value is also the reason UK residents pay no Capital Gains Tax on this coin.
Coin specifications
Year
2026
Issued by
The Royal Mint
Metal
Gold
Fineness
999.9 fine gold (24 carat)
Gold content
¼ troy ounce (7.78g)
Face value
£25
Legal tender
United Kingdom
Obverse
King Charles III by Martin Jennings
Diameter
22.00mm
Total weight
7.80g
Reverse designer
Sandra Deiana
Graded by
NGC
Grade
MS69
Tax
No CGT for UK residents, no VAT on investment gold*
Price
By enquiry
Delivery
Insured, tracked
*We confirm this for the specific sale.
Why graded
Checked by someonewho is not selling it.
A grader at Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) has looked at this coin, confirmed it is genuine and given it a grade: MS69. We only supply graded coins from NGC or PCGS.
Both services use the same 70-point scale. Every coin we list is graded by NGC or PCGS. We confirm the exact grade of your coin when you enquire.
The coin is then sealed in a rigid holder that shows the grade and a certification number. If the holder has been opened, you can see it.
Graded MS69
A high Mint State grade from NGC.
Authenticity checked
An independent service has confirmed the coin is genuine.
Sealed holder
The coin stays protected, with its grade written on the label.
Easy to compare
A shared scale lets you compare like with like.
What it means for you.
The Angel ¼oz is gold, UK legal tender and independently graded. Here is what that means for a UK buyer.
General product information, not personal financial or tax advice. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances and can change.
Free of Capital Gains Tax
A coin from the Royal Mint with a face value is UK legal tender, and UK residents pay no Capital Gains Tax on gains from it.
The Angel ¼oz has a face value of £25, so it qualifies.
No VAT on investment gold
This coin qualifies for exemption from UK VAT under HMRC’s investment gold rules.
We confirm the details on your quotation.
Gold you can weigh
This piece holds a quarter of a troy ounce of gold, which is 7.78g.
That gives you a clear weight to compare, whatever the design.
Something you can hold
Physical gold is yours to keep. Every order is fully insured and sent with a tracking number.
A graded coin also comes with a recorded grade and a sealed holder.
Questions people ask about this coin.
What is the Angel ¼oz?
The 2026 Angel ¼oz is a quarter ounce gold coin from The Royal Mint, struck in 999.9 fine gold, with the Archangel Michael overcoming a dragon on the reverse.
How much gold does it hold?
A quarter of a troy ounce, which is 7.78g. The metal is 999.9 fine gold (24 carat).
Do I pay Capital Gains Tax on it?
Not if you are a UK resident. The coin is UK legal tender with a face value of £25, and gains on British legal currency are free of Capital Gains Tax. Please take your own advice for your circumstances.
Is there VAT to pay?
This coin qualifies for exemption from UK VAT under HMRC’s investment gold rules. We confirm the details on your quotation.
What does MS69 mean?
MS stands for Mint State, which means no wear from circulation. The grade sits on a 70-point scale, and MS70 is the top. MS69 is one point below the perfect MS70 on the 70-point scale: a coin that is close to perfect, with only very minor imperfections.
How does it differ from the one ounce Angel?
It carries the same design in a quarter of the gold, with a £25 face value instead of £100.
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