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Explore Gold With Confidence. We have developed strong business relationships across the UK allowing us to offer a tailored, transparent service to help collectors and buyers achieve the outcome they desire.
Explore Gold With Confidence. We have developed strong business relationships across the UK allowing us to offer a tailored, transparent service to help collectors and buyers achieve the outcome they desire.
As well as online sales, we also offer a personalised buying service to all of our clients by one of our specialists who are on hand to assist you and create a tailored package to fit your needs. This can be done over the phone, online or with a face to face appointment at our London office.
At Folton, our number one priority has and will always be customer satisfaction. We firmly believe that a premium product deserves a premium service and desire to ensure that every single client that works with Folton enjoys the experience throughout.
Gold acts as a hedge against inflation and as a diversifier in times of market stress.
Key facts that you should know:
The combination of these factors means that adding gold is a great way to diversify your portfolio.
Coins derive their value from two principal sources. The first is the physical metal contained within the coin, this is known as the bullion value. Due to the fact that many collectible coins are made from gold or silver, they carry an intrinsic value.
The value of numismatic coins depends on a number of factors. For instance, the fewer examples of a coin that were minted the higher its numismatic value is likely to be.
Get started today and download our free collectors guide. Our specialist advisors will be in touch to help you create a personalised portfolio tailored to your financial position.
Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, this guide is your key to unlocking the full potential of gold in your portfolio.
The term ‘bullion’ applies to both bars and coins. Bars, or ingots, have to be 99.5% pure gold in the EU. They include the ‘good delivery’ bars used in the wholesale bullion market that can weigh up to 13kg. Bullion coins have to be at least 90% gold by law.
As of the 1st January 2000, gold bullion is not subject to VAT.
Yes, every gold coin we sell is sent directly to you via insured next day delivery.
Our purchasing process is simple to take the stress away from gold purchasing. Start now by submitting your details here and our experts will be in touch to discuss the buying process and any questions you may have.
Graded coins have a unique advantage for collectors and investors concerned about value and tax. From 1st January 2000, VAT was abolished on gold of a certain purity by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs. Additionally, for British Legal Tender coins there is total exemption from Capital Gains Tax. Coins such as Britannias and Sovereigns are VAT free and CGT free.
Many collectors and investors prefer to buy coins that have been officially certified because it ensures authenticity, condition and overall quality. The two main grading services are the NGC (Numismatic Guarantee Corporation) and the PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service).
UK bullion coins including sovereigns and Britannia coins are exempt from UK capital gains tax. You can also find further information here.
Buying bullion is exciting but if you’re new to precious metals you may not be aware of the different possibilities and purchasing options that are available to you. There are benefits to each option of owning gold and should you wish to explore further please contact us and we will be happy to help you find the right option for you.
If you’re looking to find out more about Folton and our services, download our free collectors guide or get in touch now.
Are you ready to learn more? Get in touch today and one of our specialist advisors will be on hand to assist you in creating a personalised portfolio tailored to your financial position.
We are a boutique collectibles company focusing on physical, tangible and alternative assets.