A note on the numbers. This piece was published on 7 December 2025 and its market figures describe that moment, not today. For reference, gold was about £3,420 per troy ounce as at 27 August 2026. The value of gold can fall as well as rise.
Bullion Club and our founder, Harry Thorne, were featured in The Times in a 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. It began with 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: 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 had been turning to Royal Mint gold coins at the time it was written, when:
- Gold prices had surged over the previous year
- The Capital Gains Tax allowance had been cut, and rates had risen
- Investors were 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 bullion bars and overseas-minted coins, which do not benefit from the same treatment.
Grading, in the paper's words
The article also explores the importance of grading and encapsulation. By sealing coins in tamper-proof holders and certifying their condition on a scale of one to seventy, a buyer holds both:
- The underlying value of the gold itself
- Any additional collectible premium associated with scarcer or higher-grade examples
Grading is the heart of what we do, and the article takes its readers through the same logic. Our own plain-English version is here.
What this means for our clients
If you are already a client, the article describes the approach you are using: physical gold you own outright, in coins that carry the tax treatment given to legal tender. If you are new to Bullion Club, the article is a clear, independent overview of why this corner of the market has attracted so much attention.
Read the full article at The Times
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