In this episode of GoldBank Insider, we unpack one of the most common questions UK sellers have right now – where should you sell platinum jewellery, bars and scrap to get the best value, without hassle or nasty surprises. We walk through the main options, from high street jewellers and pawnbrokers to specialist bullion dealers and online postal services, explaining how each one handles testing, pricing and payment.

You will learn how live platinum prices really work, why weight, purity and condition matter, and the red flags to watch for such as vague fees or pressure to sell on the spot. We also share a simple checklist you can use before you post or walk in with your items, so you can compare offers confidently and avoid common mistakes.

Finally, we explain how GoldBank’s London based team approaches platinum, and why a transparent, step by step process can make a real difference to the price you receive.

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When you cash in gold in the UK, are you triggering a tax bill or just turning metal into money?

In this episode of GoldBank Insider, we walk through when HMRC cares about your gold sales and when it does not, so you can plan with confidence before you sell.

We explain how the rules differ for casual sellers and investors, why many small jewellery sales fall under the personal possessions rules, and how the Capital Gains Tax allowance works in the 2025/26 tax year. You will hear the key differences between UK legal tender coins like Britannias and Sovereigns versus bars and overseas coins, what counts as investment grade gold for VAT purposes, and how inherited or gifted gold is treated. We also cover when regular buying and selling starts to look like a business in the eyes of HMRC, and the simple records you should keep to stay on the right side of the taxman.

This episode is for general information only and not personal tax advice. If you are unsure about your own situation, you should speak to a qualified adviser.

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In this episode of GoldBank Insider podcast, we explore what gold’s real-world scarcity means for prices today and why it matters for anyone thinking about buying or selling. You’ll hear how all the gold ever mined would fit into a cube just 23 metres across, why new discoveries have almost dried up, and how deep, low-grade and hard-to-reach deposits are reshaping the future of supply.

We also look at the myths around “mining gold in space”, why recycled gold now plays such a big role, and why scarcity on its own isn’t enough to push prices higher. Instead, we break down the powerful mix of fragile economic confidence, record central bank buying and new technology that is making physical gold easier to access and trade than ever before.

Finally, we talk through what this all means for your own holdings - whether you’re sitting on unused jewellery, inherited coins or investment bars and how understanding gold’s scarcity can help you make smarter decisions about when to hold, when to sell and when to add to your stack.

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