What Are PCGS Certified Gold Coins?

PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) independently grades coins for:

• Authenticity
• Condition
• Strike quality
• Surface preservation

Each coin is sealed in a tamper-evident holder with a unique certification number.

This provides collectors and investors with added security and transparency compared to raw bullion coins.

Why Buy Certified Limited Gold Coins?

Certified gold coins appeal to buyers seeking:

• Verified condition and authenticity
• Long-term protection from handling damage
• Premium presentation
• Stronger resale positioning

Graded coins often command a premium over standard bullion equivalents, depending on:

• Grade
• Series
• Scarcity
• Market demand

Royal Mint Certified Series Available

This category includes graded releases from:

Tudor Beasts

Heraldic Tudor dynasty designs including:

• Lion of England
• Yale of Beaufort
• Bull of Clarence
• Seymour Unicorn
• Tudor Dragon
• Queen’s Panther
• Greyhound of Richmond
• Queen’s Lion

Myths & Legends

Folklore-inspired releases including:

• Robin Hood
• Maid Marian
• Little John
• King Arthur

Queen’s Beasts

Earlier Royal Mint heraldic series including:

• Lion
• Griffin
• White Horse
• Greyhound

Royal Arms & Britannia

Including modern Royal Arms releases and Liberty & Britannia editions.

1oz Certified Gold Coins

The 1oz gold format contains one troy ounce of fine gold and remains the global benchmark bullion size.

Benefits include:

• Strong liquidity
• Royal Mint legal tender status
• Generally exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents
• Collector-grade encapsulation

1/4oz Certified Gold Coins

The 1/4oz gold format offers:

• Lower capital requirement
• Greater flexibility
• Fractional collectability
• Series continuity

Still benefiting from Royal Mint provenance and PCGS grading.

Certified vs Standard Bullion

Standard bullion coins:

• Valued primarily for gold content
• Sold in capsules

Certified coins:

• Professionally graded
• Sealed in protective slabs
• Often collected by grade
• Can trade at enhanced premiums

Are Certified Gold Coins a Good Investment?

Certified limited gold coins combine:

• Intrinsic gold value
• Royal Mint credibility
• Independent third-party grading
• Limited edition scarcity

Value performance depends on:

• Gold price
• Condition grade
• Series demand
• Market supply

As with all precious metals, values may rise or fall.

Buy PCGS Certified Gold Coins UK

Solomon Global specialises in physical gold bullion and certified limited edition coins.

Browse available graded Royal Mint coins above or speak to our team for guidance on availability and grading.

Disclaimer

Gold coins are generally exempt from VAT in the UK. UK legal tender gold coins are generally exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances.