Category: How to invest in gold
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1959 gold sovereign coin.
Minted in London in 1959 under the reign of Elizabeth II, 1,358,228 coins were made in Bullion quality (for investment). The 1959 Elizabeth II Wreath Sovereigns (1957-1968) are VAT free in UK and provided they were minted after 1817, free from Capital Gains Tax. They also are VAT free in European Union, the sovereigns meeting the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2)…
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1958 gold sovereign coin.
Minted in London in 1958 under the reign of Elizabeth II, 8,700,140 coins were made in Bullion quality (for investment); and another 10 to 20 coins in Proof. The 1958 Elizabeth II Wreath Sovereigns (1957-1968) are now VAT free in UK and provided they were minted after 1817, free from Capital Gains Tax. They also are VAT free in European Union, the…
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The German Mark: a gold coin steeped in history.
The German mark, created in 1873, is a coin with multiple facets. Closely linked to the political history of Germany, this often forgotten coin nevertheless has many other benefits. The German Mark origins. In 1861, after the years of the Napoleonic Wars, Wilhelm I accedes to the throne of Prussia, which at the time dominated…
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French 20 Franc in gold Angel coins.
Inexpensive, beautiful, and with a fascinating legend behind them, French 20 Franc “Lucky Angels” in choice Brilliant Uncirculated condition are perhaps our favorite European gold coins. Both investors and collectors love the French Angel 20 Franc gold coin for its storied history, innate beauty and relatively short mintage period. 86 million coins were minted from…