Metal Prices
	GBP	USD	EUR
Gold	£1,529.08	$1,952.85	€1,786.62
Silver	£18.68	$23.86	€21.83
Platinum	£761.76	$973.00	€890.10

Gold coin prices

Relatively affordable and easy to store, coins offer an excellent, flexible way to invest in gold. Gold coin prices can vary greatly however depending on the maker, the quality of the finish, and of course the amount of gold found in the coin itself.

First and foremost, the price of a gold coin is based on its gold content, and the current gold price. All good dealers should clearly state how much gold can be found in each coin they sell. Make sure to check for the purity as well, this could be stated in carats or fineness. At BullionByPost we show the total weight of the coin, and the amount of pure gold as well, making the buying process as simple and transparent as possible.

Gold coin price UK

The price of a gold coin in the UK will be based on the gold spot price. The spot price for gold is set in US Dollars, so the UK price will also be affected by any currency fluctuations between the Pound and Dollar. You will also usually find a small premium added to the price of gold coins to cover any manufacturing costs, as well as the operating margin of the dealer.

The price of gold bullion coins will differ greatly from circulated currency coins we use every day. Although they may well be given a nominal face value, in reality the material worth of their bullion content is much higher than that. In the vast majority of cases they work in the same way as bullion bars in this respect: a gold coin’s value is determined by multiplying its gold content by the current spot price and not by a nominal, monetary value. They are therefore an excellent method of investing in precious metals and can offer a secure way of maintaining your wealth, with the potential to increase in value in the future.

Uncirculated gold bullion coins are therefore very different to currency coins, which do not offer the same benefits as an investment and whose prices rarely reflect their material value. While the value of a gold coin is based upon its gold content and the spot price for gold, some gold coins are also considered collectable or numismatic. These numismatic gold coins are subject to inflated prices based on factors such as their rarity as collectible items, and are not considered simple investments as they rely on finding a keen buyer to secure full price. They can however achieve excellent returns and many investors choose to try their hand at buying these collectable coins.