2026 'The Angel' 1 oz Gold Bullion Coin

What Does The Angel Coin Design Represent?

The angel is one of the most fascinating coins in numismatic history and the coin’s name derives from the design on the obverse of the coin that shows the Archangel Michael battling Satan, who is presented in the form of a dragon.

What Is The History of the Angel Coin Design?

First issued in the 1460s during the reign of Edward IV as a smaller replacement for the noble, it went on to become a healing piece associated with ‘touching ceremonies’. During these ceremonies, it was believed that the reigning monarch could pass on some of their God-given power and therefore cure sufferers of scrofula, a bacterial infection of the lymph nodes also known as the ‘king’s evil’, through the coin. The angel would be touched and often pierced then hung around the person’s neck with white ribbon to continue to protect the person wearing it.

Production of the angel originally ended in the mid seventeenth century but now, The Royal Mint reveals a fresh interpretation of the coin, which features a modern reimagining of the angel’s classic St Michael design by Sandra Deiana.

What is Bullion?

Bullion refers to precious metals like gold and silver, valued primarily for their weight and purity. It’s typically bought as coins or bars and traded close to its intrinsic metal value. This is irrespective of the coin's condition, unlike proof and uncirculated products, that may have a value above the intrinsic price. 

What Is Capital Gains Tax?

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a form of levies imposed on the profit garnered from the sale of assets, such as real estate, investments, and collectibles. In the United Kingdom, the present CGT allowance is £3,000 per annum per individual, which implies that one can earn up to £3,000 from the sale of assets prior to being subject to CGT. You can view our full range of CGT Exempt Gold bullion available with fully insured delivery.

For UK residents, bullion coins which are UK legal tender pound sterling coins are exempt from capital gains tax (CGT).

Royal Mint Official Partner

Chards is an official partner of The Royal Mint, and our newly minted products are directly sourced from their mint headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales.