Coins are great when you can spend them but some of the greatest coins are the ones you can’t spend!

A GEORGE VI (1936 - 1952) GOLD SOVEREIGN DATED 1937

Sold for £2,200

AN EDWARD VII (1901 - 1910) GOLD SOVEREIGN DATED 1905

Sold for £340

Gold coins for example are the most valuable coins on the market and many families have these in their possession thanks to previous generations keeping these to pass down through the family.

A GOLD KRUGERRAND, 1980

Sold for £1,300

Sovereign coins for example were once legal tender and once that was phased out, they were often mounted in jewellery as a sign of wealth or stored away in a safe place as a form of investment. Another example of a fine gold coin is the krugerrand. Krugerrands were minted in 1967 to help market South African gold. By 1980, the Krugerrand accounted for more than 90% of the global gold coin market and was the number one choice for investors buying gold.

The gold coin market is a worthy source of investment for many people and we saw prices hit an all time high in August 2020. Whether you are looking to buy or sell gold coins, McTear’s is here for you with our six weekly coin auctions.

With prices still at a high, why not cash in on your gold coins and reap the benefits? For a no-obligation valuation, contact our specialists on 0141 810 2880 or auction@mctears.co.uk.