{"product_id":"2026-the-angel-1-oz-gold-bullion-coin","title":"2026 'The Angel' 1 oz Gold Bullion Coin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the success and fanfare of the initial proof release, The Angel design, traditionally famed for bringing protection and good fortune, is back in bullion form from The Royal Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release is not only a fantastic choice to celebrate the original Angel coin, it is also great for bolstering any precious metal investment holdings with its VAT and CGT exempt status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the work of renowned designer and sculptor, Sandra Deiana, the reverse of the coin features a reinterpretation of the original 15th Century Angel coin, showcasing St Michael battling Satan, who is presented in the form of a dragon. This 2026 coin pays homage to the original coin with excellent detail, with modern-day manufacturing techniques utilised to embellish the reverse with a secure pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFineness: 999.9 Fine Gold \/ 24 Carat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Metal Weight: 1 troy ounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight: 31.21 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 32.69mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Bullion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation: Loose coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTax Status: VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/category\/buy-coins\/a\/angel\/the-angel\/bullion\/2026\"\u003efull bullion range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof The Angel coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does The Angel Coin Design Represent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is The History of the Angel Coin Design?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Bullion?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/guides\/what-is-bullion\/213\"\u003eBullion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erefers 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/guides\/what-are-proof-brilliant-uncirculated-and-uncirculated-coins\/175\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eproof and uncirculated products\u003c\/a\u003e, that may have a value above the intrinsic price. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Capital Gains Tax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapital 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\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e£3,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eper annum\u003c\/strong\u003e per individual, which implies that one can earn up to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£3,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom the sale of assets prior to being subject to CGT. You can view our full range of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/category\/buy-coins\/a\/gold\/cgt-exempt\"\u003eCGT Exempt Gold bullion\u003c\/a\u003e available with fully insured delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor UK residents, bullion coins which are UK legal tender pound sterling coins are exempt from capital gains tax (CGT).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoyal Mint Official Partner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChards is an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/guides\/the-royal-mint-our-official-partner\/1236\"\u003eofficial partner of The Royal Mint\u003c\/a\u003e, and our newly minted products are directly sourced from their mint headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features the uncrowned portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings, framed by the following text:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features a reinterpretation of the original Angel coin from renowned coin designer Sandra Deiana, with a winged St Michael smiting a floored dragon with his holy spear. The image is framed by the following text:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 OZ · FINE GOLD · 999.9 · 2026 · PER CRUCEM TUAM + SALVA NOS CHRISTE REDEMPTOR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Latin translating as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBY THY CROSS, SAVE US, O CHRIST, OUR REDEEMER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IRISH BULLION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53887342051665,"sku":null,"price":3513.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/8973\/4993\/files\/imgi_90_2026-the-angel-1-oz-gold-bullion-coin-reverse.jpg?v=1779909450","url":"https:\/\/irishmint.co.uk\/products\/2026-the-angel-1-oz-gold-bullion-coin","provider":"IRISH BULLION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}