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Gold Investment Calculator

Find out exactly what gold products match your budget - updated with live UK prices

Calculate Your Gold Investment
Enter your budget and priorities to get personalised recommendations

Current gold price: £81.00/gram

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Minimum: £25

💡 Smart Tips Based on Budget

  • Start with DigiGold - minimum £25
  • Use monthly savings - £50/month builds quickly
  • Avoid tiny coins - premiums are too high

📈 Understanding Gold Pricing

Current Market Prices
Gold Spot Price:£81.00/gram

Typical Premiums:

1g bars:15-20%
1/10 oz coins:10-15%
1 oz coins:3-5%
DigiGold:0.5-2%
Why Premiums Exist
  • Manufacturing costs
  • Dealer margins
  • VAT exemption handling
  • Security and insurance

🛡️ Security Considerations by Investment Size

Under £500
  • • Home storage acceptable
  • • Basic home safe sufficient
  • • Avoid telling others
£500-5,000
  • • Proper safe recommended (£200+)
  • • Update home insurance
  • • Consider allocated storage
£5,000+
  • • Professional vault storage
  • • Costs ~1% annually
  • • Fully insured and audited

🎯 Which Option Matches Your Goals?

I want to learn about investing

Start with £100 in DigiGold, add monthly

I want something physical

Save for a 1/10 oz Britannia (£240)

I want the best value

Buy the largest bar you can afford

I want tax-free gains

Only buy UK legal tender coins

I want maximum flexibility

Split between digital and small coins

📱 Ready to Start?

Best for Beginners

Royal Mint - Official, trusted, easy

Best for Value

BullionByPost - Competitive pricing

Best for Service

Hatton Garden - Personal support

Best for Digital

BullionVault - Advanced platform

Prices updated daily. The calculator uses live market data. All investments carry risk. This tool is for educational purposes only.