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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 UK comparison of gold coins and bars, including premiums, divisibility, resale, storage, and capital gains tax context. 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? UK VAT treatment for investment gold and what the exemption actually means. tax 07 Gold storage options Educational UK overview of home storage, safe deposit boxes, and third-party vaulting for physical gold. storage 08 Gold hallmarks explained Plain-English guide to UK gold hallmarks, assay offices, fineness marks, bullion differences, and fake-mark limitations. 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 15 Gold in a SIPP or pension (UK) How UK pensions can hold physical gold: the HMRC purity rule, why you can't keep it at home, the tax breaks, the real costs, and the ETC alternative. tax 16 Avoiding gold and silver scams (UK) Why bullion is a scam target, the common cons to recognise, the red flags that should stop you, and how to buy safely. checks 17 How to buy gold safely, step by step A calm, practical walkthrough of buying physical gold in the UK: deciding format, finding a reputable dealer, checking the price, paying safely, and keeping records. buying 18 Sovereign vs Britannia vs Krugerrand A plain-English UK comparison of three popular gold coins, including gold content, purity, and the capital gains tax difference many buyers miss. coins

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