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And this is why I stick with Gold 

The days of 10oz qb European orders brings a tear to my eye. 
Looking at royal mints website for the price of the white horse, brings even more tears to the eyes. 
 

Finally bought my own planet, and its not flat.

Glad that I completed the set ):
 

Quite disappointed what I received today...
100oz Una and the Lion bar... bought it from silvergoldbull but it has a ugly scratch on it... don’t know what to do.. 😪

1/2 Brit today, which goes nicely with the others from a few weeks ago!
 

I just ordered some Platinum Beasts from the RM and it hurts with the VAT but to be fair the European prices without VAT weren't much cheaper.
I haven't checked prices recently but I pre-ordered my 10oz QB White Horse from Chards

Couldn’t resist. The only double sovereign in my collection but had to fill the gap. Looks lovely side by side. 1/2s and 1/4s are a little too small for me so will stick with the hand I have ♠️❤️♦️♣️

Gold gets lonely too

Just don't tell anyone. Otherwise the tooth fairy might swap it for a moldy molar. 😃  

Gold stacking is addictive. You know you've got a problem when you start sleeping with it under your pillow.

Gold stacking is addictive. You know you've got a problem when you start sleeping with it under your pillow.

You don't need to work it out, we quote the intrinsic sovereign value here:
https://www.chards.co.uk/gold-price/gold-price-per-ounce
 

Where have I heard that before? 🙂

Funny. My first experience of collecting (less than two months ago) was being given a 2019 sovereign by my mother. 
It wasn't the size that surprised me, it was how much it was worth. ! I had no idea until that point, of the real value of gold coins. 
I do now, 23 more sovereigns later. It's not only addictive, it's expensive. 😄  

Hi everyone
A very very exciting day for me. I am a new member, and today I purchased my first Gold Coin. 

A 2021 Sovereign.
So so happy. Paid £319 for it.

 
Goldtion

Today I received my first 1oz gold coin. Feels big & beautiful compared to the 1/4oz! I also didnt know that they do “QC” on bullion.

Just arrived, joining its brethren, didn't think it would be so low in the mintage but I'm not arguing.
 

I would only buy coins that are actually 'in stock'. As newbie avoid those that say 'orderable'. Clearly you've been looking at Chards but they do charge delivery so that increases your overall costs. There are better priced dealers out there with free postage. Sharps pixley looks good at the moment but do your own research.

Hi there guys.
I am new to buying metals, so please be kind if what Im asking is irritatingly noobish.
Im based in the UK, and want to turn some of my bank digits in to physical wealth in the form of gold with the intention to hold, not to regularly buy and sell. At the moment, I plan to start off with buying 5 full sovereigns from a reputable Uk website..... But the thing is, they have 3 options. "Mint", "Secondary", and "Grade C".
Minty = £309.27 - Gold weight 0.235 Troy oz
Secondary = £308.38 - Gold weight 0.235 Troy oz
Grade C = £297.49 - Gold weight 0.2328 Troy oz 
Intrinsic value £294.54
Im not bothered at all from scratches and dents as I quite like it when coins have these, it gives character and makes you wonder about their pasts. Furthermore I won't view my gold purchases as an investment for money making purposes, but purely just for wealth protection.
So.......
1. Am I best off going with the grade Cs - If I were to change them back to fiat in years to come, will they really undercut me big time because its dented etc? - They will afterall have at least more than 0.23 oz of gold inside them. (Note: I did say I do not care about profiting, but at the same time I would like value for money)
2. Would sovereigns even be the best way for me to go - Being not fussed about CGT, are there non-British coins out there with better premiums and bang for buck that I can buy and sell as close as possible to spot as possible?
Any responses will be kindly appreciated!
Best regards,
O.

My Premium 2021 Britannia exclusive finally  turned up today. Looks really good in the hand and great detailing on the waves, armour and helmet.

I know it's bog standard but it's my first piece of gold.
And my daughter playing with them

100 oz of the 1 oz Rectangle Dragon 2021.
This design might become the most popular of the series so far imo.
1 oz gold version ordered as well.