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Gold Academy · Lesson 2

Why Do People Own Gold?

Buyers, collectors and families come to gold coins for different reasons. Most of them share one idea: they like owning something real that they can hold.

Last reviewed October 2026

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In short: People own gold coins for their history, their craftsmanship, the privacy of holding something physical and the simple pleasure of passing a coin on to family. Everyone's situation is different.

Five thousand years of history

Gold has been used as money and treasured as an object for thousands of years. A Sovereign struck in Victorian times is still the same coin today, which is part of why people enjoy owning one.

Something real you own outright

A gold coin is a physical object. It does not sit in an account or depend on a platform. You can keep it at home, collect it from our office or have it stored in your name.

Collecting and craftsmanship

UK legal tender coins such as the Britannia, the Sovereign and the Queen's Beasts are struck in 22 or 24 carat gold with detailed designs. Many collectors build a set over the years, one coin at a time.

Privacy and passing it on

Gold is compact and private. It can sit untouched for decades and be passed to children or grandchildren as easily as handing over a coin.

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This page is general information, not financial advice. The value of gold can go down as well as up and past performance is not a guide to future performance.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common questions about physical gold ownership, delivery, storage and getting started.

Is physical gold exempt from Capital Gains Tax in the UK?

UK legal-tender gold coins, such as Gold Britannias and Gold Sovereigns, are exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. This makes them one of the most tax-efficient ways to hold physical gold.

How do I get started?

Getting started is simple. Book a free call with one of our specialists or request our free Gold Coin Guide. We'll explain how ownership works, answer your questions and help you choose the right coins for your goals.

Do I actually own and receive the gold?

Yes. Every coin you buy is owned outright by you. We deliver it to your door, or we arrange fully insured vault storage in your name. Your gold is never pooled, so you keep full, private ownership of a physical asset.

How is my gold delivered?

All orders are shipped using fully insured, tracked and signed-for UK delivery. Your gold is discreetly packaged. Delivery times vary by coin, so we'll confirm your date when you order. Most orders arrive within 3 to 5 working days.

Can I sell my gold back to you?

Yes. We offer buyback on the coins we supply, at a fair market rate, whenever you decide to sell. Because Britannias and Sovereigns are widely recognised, they stay highly liquid and easy to sell.

How are your prices calculated?

Our prices follow the live gold spot price plus a small premium that reflects minting costs and product availability. Prices update through the day in line with the market, so you always pay a fair, current rate.

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Gold Tier Advisory is a private gold dealer stocking UK legal tender gold coins across a wide range of weights, denominations, designs and series, from Britannias and Sovereigns to Queen's Beasts, Tudor Beasts and other UK issues, in both loose bullion and independently graded form. Gold Tier Advisory are specialists in NGC graded gold coins, with a wide range of NGC certified UK gold coins including graded Sovereigns, graded Britannias and graded Queen's Beasts, sealed in tamper-evident slabs with a certified grade and certification number. Gold Tier Advisory also buys UK gold coins, that were not originally purchased from the company.

Gold Tier Advisory Limited sells physical gold coins and provides general information about physical gold ownership. Nothing on our website or in our materials is an offer, recommendation or advice to buy or sell any investment. We deal only in physical precious metals. We do not offer options, derivatives, futures, shares or any other securities or regulated financial products. The value of gold can rise and fall, and past performance is not a guide to the future. Prices reflect the live market at the time of your order, so the amount you receive on any future sale may be more or less than you paid. Physical gold should be viewed as a long-term holding. Gold Tier Advisory Limited is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and physical gold coins are not "specified investments" under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. We do not provide tax, legal or investment advice, and no member of our team is authorised to do so. Any general information we share, including on Capital Gains Tax exemption for certain UK legal tender coins, is for context only and depends on your circumstances. If you are unsure whether physical gold suits you, please seek independent financial, tax or legal advice before buying.