Solomon Global: Long-term Growth Potential and Increasing Popularity of Coin Collecting

Valued at US$18.1 billion in 2023, the global coin collecting market is projected to more than double to US$43.9 billion by 2034, according to international market research company Transparency Market Research. This trajectory is being driven by a combination of factors. Gold’s appeal as a safe-haven asset is especially strong in today’s uncertain climate and UK investors are drawn to gold bullion coins from The Royal Mint thanks to their exemption from VAT and Capital Gains Tax. However, there’s also a broader trend with a growing interest in certified collectables and tangible assets that have cultural and historical significance.

Whilst the soaring price of gold over the last 18 months has been hitting the headlines, it is important to recognise that collectable gold coins have an additional worth above the intrinsic value of their gold content. A rare gold coin in good condition can be worth many multiples of its melt value and can rise independently of the spot price of gold as a commodity due to collector demand. There are many well-documented instances of coins selling for large premiums due to scarcity, special detail or historical significance.

Solomon Global on Certified Gold Coins

Solomon Global focuses on certified (graded) limited production coins and uses the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), one of the most respected coin grading services in the industry. PCGS-certified coins guarantee the authenticity and condition of a coin based on the Sheldon Scale – a 70-point grading system. This gives collectors and investors additional confidence, meaning these coins tend to command a premium in the market and are easier to sell. With the rising price of gold, the risk of forgeries and fraud increases; so, the enhanced security and verifiability of certified coins is another key advantage. For rare or high-demand coins, a top-tier grade can dramatically boost value.

There are many coins and series from the Royal Mint that have become instant classics among collectors and investors alike. Below we detail a few.

Highly Collectable Coins

The Queen’s Beasts

The iconic Queen’s Beasts coin collection has been one of the most popular series of coins ever made. In 2016, The Royal Mint launched this bullion series with the Lion of England, which at the time cost approximately £900. Today the coin is valued at around £3300 ‘loose’ (ungraded) with some certified examples commanding upwards of £5000. 

PCGS Certified 2016 Queen’s Beast Lion

2023 Britannia

The only Britannia where some of the production included the ‘wrong monarch’. Ordinarily, 850,000 Britannias are produced. This run saw 20,000 – 30,000 produced with the fifth and final effigy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A further 800,000-plus were subsequently produced featuring the King.

PCGS Certified 2023 Britannia KCIII 1oz Goldsss Coin

King Charles III Coronation Coin

Celebrating the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III in 2023, this limited-edition coin (just 7,000 were produced) holds tremendous commemorative significance and is the only coin where the King wears his crown.

PCGS Certified 2023 Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III 1oz Gold Coin

The Royal Tudor Beasts

The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection from The Royal Mint, created in partnership with experts at Historic Royal Palaces, launched in October 2021 and is being released over five years. Like the Queen’s Beasts Series that preceded it, the Royal Tudor Beasts coins are proving popular among both numismatists and investors. The latest 1oz gold addition (the seventh coin in the series) is available from Solomon Global now. Find out more about this coin and the significance of this collection here.

PCGS Certified 2025 Tudor Beast Greyhound of Richmond 1oz Gold Coin.

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The collectable coin market offers compelling long-term investment potential. Certified coins not only provide exposure to gold as a commodity (which itself has risen approximately 40% in a year) but also offer the opportunity for increased appreciation due to their scarcity, historical significance and collector demand. With a focus on rare and limited-production, PCGS-certified coins, Solomon Global is ideally positioned to help investors and collectors capitalise on this expanding market.

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