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Gold has been a trusted store of wealth for thousands of years, valued not only for its beauty but also for its rarity, durability, and universal acceptance. Today, gold bullion remains one of the most popular and accessible ways to preserve and grow wealth, with coins and bars offering investors flexibility in format, size, and price point.
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- VAT-Free in the UK for investment-grade bullion
- Globally Recognised and easy to trade
- Wealth Preservation during periods of inflation or economic uncertainty
- Portfolio Diversification to balance other investments
- Durability - gold does not tarnish or corrode over time
Gold's intrinsic value and historical stability make it a core component of many investment strategies, whether for long-term holding or as a hedge against market volatility.
Our Gold Bullion Range
Gold Traders offers a comprehensive selection of bullion coins and bars, from fractional sizes suitable for gradual accumulation to substantial weights designed for larger portfolio positions. We stock brand new and carefully authenticated pre-owned gold, giving customers greater choice and often improved value.
All our gold bullion is sourced through trusted supply chains, ensuring every piece meets strict standards for purity and presentation.
The Royal Mint's Gothic Horror series brings the most famous monsters in English literature to life on 1oz gold and silver bullion coins.
Each coin celebrates a classic Gothic novel. The series opened in 2025 with Count Dracula, and Frankenstein's monster joined him in 2026. New Gothic Horror coins will appear on this page as The Royal Mint releases them.
You'll find the Gothic Horror coins we currently stock below.
Your questions answered
We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions. If there's something we haven't covered, please call us & we'll be happy to help. Read all FAQs.
We have a simple gold hallmark wizard that will help you identify the marks on your gold to determine its carat and age.
Top tip: Unless your eyesight is super sharp, you'll need a magnification tool to view the marks on your gold. Modern smartphone cameras can often assist with this.
Yes. Gold Traders buys gold and silver bullion coins, including Gothic Horror coins from The Royal Mint. You can sell in person at our branches in Royal Wootton Bassett and Bodmin, or send your coins to us by post.
In Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, Frankenstein is the scientist, Victor Frankenstein, who builds the creature. The creature never gets a name of his own, so The Royal Mint's 2026 Gothic Horror coin calls him Frankenstein's Monster.
Gothic Horror coins have tiny microdots in the reverse design and guilloche engraving on the obverse. Guilloche is a fine pattern of engraved lines that shows up as you tilt the coin in the light. Both features make the coins much harder to copy.
Not on the gold coins. Gothic Horror gold coins count as investment gold, which is exempt from VAT in the UK. New Gothic Horror silver coins are subject to VAT at the standard UK rate, which is applied automatically at checkout.
Yes, if you live in the UK. Gothic Horror coins are UK legal tender, so any gain when you sell them is exempt from Capital Gains Tax. Please check with an adviser about your own situation.
Gothic Horror gold coins contain 1oz of 999.9 fine gold, which is 99.99% pure, and have a £100 face value. Gothic Horror silver coins contain 1oz of 999 fine silver, which is 99.9% pure, and have a £2 face value.
Each Gothic Horror coin has its own designer. American artist Joel Iskowitz designed the 2025 Count Dracula coin, and William Webb designed the 2026 Frankenstein's Monster coin. The portrait of King Charles III on the other side is by Martin Jennings.
So far, The Royal Mint has limited each Gothic Horror design to 5,000 gold coins and 50,000 silver coins worldwide. That covers both Count Dracula (2025) and Frankenstein's Monster (2026). Check the product page for the limit on any newer release.
Yes, the Gothic Horror series is ongoing. The Royal Mint called Frankenstein's Monster (2026) its second Gothic horror release, following Count Dracula in 2025. Gold Traders adds each new Gothic Horror coin to the series as it's released.
The Gothic Horror coins are 1oz gold and silver bullion coins from The Royal Mint that celebrate classic Gothic novels. The series began in 2025 with Count Dracula, from Bram Stoker's Dracula. Frankenstein's Monster, from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, followed in 2026.
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