Bullion Club Featured in The Times: The Coin Collectors Cashing In on a Gold Rush

We’re delighted to share that Bullion Club and our founder, Harry Thorne, have been featured in The Times in a recent Money section article, “The coin collectors cashing in on a gold rush.”

The piece follows Harry’s journey from childhood coin enthusiast to founding Bullion Club in 2022. Inspired by his grandfather – who, as Harry recalls, “gave me a coin for every birthday” – that early collection eventually helped him fund the deposit on his first home. It’s a real-life example of how disciplined collecting and long-term thinking can translate into meaningful wealth.

Why The Times wanted to talk to us

The article looks at why more UK investors are turning to Royal Mint gold coins at a time when:

• Gold prices have surged over the past year
• The Capital Gains Tax allowance has been cut, and rates have risen
• Investors are actively searching for tax-efficient ways to protect and grow their wealth

Because qualifying Royal Mint coins are UK legal tender, any gains for UK taxpayers are exempt from Capital Gains Tax. The piece highlights how this makes high-grade Sovereigns, Britannias and other Royal Mint issues a compelling alternative to traditional bullion bars and overseas-minted coins, which don’t benefit from the same treatment.

The article also explores the importance of grading and encapsulation. By sealing coins in tamper-proof holders and certifying their condition on a 1–70 scale, investors can benefit from both:

• The underlying value of the gold itself
• Any additional collectible premium associated with scarcer or higher-grade examples
• This grading focus is at the heart of what we do at Bullion Club.

What this means for our clients

For existing clients, the coverage is a welcome validation of the strategy you’re already using – combining physical gold ownership with the unique tax advantages of legal-tender coins.

If you’re new to Bullion Club, the article provides a clear, independent overview of why this corner of the market has attracted so much attention from UK investors over the past couple of years.

Read the full article on The Times here

If the piece raises questions about how Royal Mint gold coins might fit into your own planning, you can always get in touch with the team to talk through your options.