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14 starter guides 01 What is gold bullion? A plain-English UK guide to what gold bullion means, common formats, and the checks readers should understand. basics 02 Gold spot price explained What the gold spot price is, why retail prices differ, and why UK readers should understand premiums and spreads. pricing 03 Gold coins vs bars Educational comparison of gold coins and bars, including premiums, flexibility, recognition, and UK tax considerations at a high level. formats 04 Gold purity, karat, and fineness A guide to gold purity terms, including 24 carat, 22 carat, and millesimal fineness. basics 05 Gold premiums and spreads How gold premiums and dealer spreads work, and why they matter when comparing quoted prices. pricing 06 Is gold subject to VAT in the UK? A cautious educational overview of UK VAT treatment for investment gold and why readers should check current rules. tax 07 Gold storage options Educational overview of home storage, safe deposit boxes, and vaulting considerations for physical gold. storage 08 Gold hallmarks explained What UK gold hallmarks can show, where they are useful, and why bullion and jewellery checks differ. checks 09 Selling gold to a dealer What UK readers should understand before comparing gold dealer buyback quotes. selling 10 Gold authenticity checks Educational overview of gold authenticity checks, from dimensions and weight to professional testing. checks 11 CGT-exempt gold coins in the UK Educational guide to UK capital gains tax context for legal tender gold coins, including Sovereigns and Britannias. tax 12 UK gold hallmarks complete guide A fuller educational guide to UK gold hallmarks, assay offices, fineness marks, date letters, and practical limits. checks 13 Is my gold real? Educational guide to gold authenticity checks, reliability levels, and when professional testing is needed. checks 14 Gold:silver ratio guide Educational guide to the gold:silver ratio, what it measures, and why it should not be used as a simple trading signal. pricing