Why the Royal Mint is known as the world’s leading exporting Mint

by Uk Bullion Investment for Tomorrow

The Royal Mint is the body authorised to strike British coins. The Royal Mint has been producing coins and medals for England and the United Kingdom for almost 1,100 years.

The Royal Mint now makes coins and medals for around 60 countries every year.

The coinage made by the Royal Mint was initially for the people of England and then later the United Kingdom. Royal Mint coins provide a historical insight of over 1000 years into the economics, art, politics, religion and ceremonies of people in the way each coin has been designed.

UKBullion.com offers a range of genuine Royal Mint coins. With constantly updated live prices for gold and silver, investors can pick the best time to buy, with the added advantage of having their Royal Mint coins delivered directly to their home.

The team at UKBullion.com recognise the Royal Mint coins as a national treasure and offer a great range of Royal Mint coins such as Britannias and Sovereigns.

The British Full Sovereign Gold Coin is known for its design and has been minted in the same weight and fineness from 1817 to the present day changing only in design. Minted in the United Kingdom by The Royal Mint along with the Quarter Sovereigns, Half Sovereigns, Double Sovereigns and Quintuple Sovereigns, these fantastic investment coins are perfect for small investors looking to put their savings into gold.

The Royal Mint coins sold at UKBullion.com are delivered fully insured and because it is legal tender it is therefore free from CGT (Capitals Gains Tax). All gold coins are VAT free so an excellent choice for investment.

Britannias are also a great choice and currently on offer at UKBullion.com. Britannia coins are available in both gold and silver.

The first Gold Britannia coins were produced by the Royal Mint in 1987 with a face value of £100.

Britannia gold coins made from 2013 have a millesimal fineness of .9999 (or 24 carat gold). Until 2012 the gold coins had a millesimal fineness of .9167 (91.67% or 22 carat gold) with the non-gold component being copper until 1989 and silver from 1990. Gold Britannias are also free from CGT and VAT.