Sell to us

Sell your bullion at a price we publish.

We buy investment-grade gold, silver, platinum and palladium at a fixed percentage of the live market price. You can see what that is before you contact us — nothing is decided behind a phone call.

Rate published, not negotiated Insured transit both ways Paid by bank transfer No obligation quote
We pay 98% of the live spot price, on every metal

Indicative figures from our live feed. Your quote is confirmed on the call and then held for two business days.

How selling works

Get an indicative figure

Pick your metal and enter what you hold. The calculator prices it at the live rate. Nothing is bought automatically and you are not committing to anything.

We call to confirm

A specialist checks the detail with you, answers questions and confirms the figure. Your price is then held for two business days.

Send it insured, or we collect

Post by Royal Mail Special Delivery, insured to £2,500 per parcel. For larger holdings we arrange insured collection instead.

Verified, then paid

We verify on arrival and pay by bank transfer within three working days. Same-day payment is available on request.

What we buy

  • Britannias, Sovereigns and other UK legal tender coins
  • Krugerrands, Maple Leafs, Eagles and Philharmonics
  • Cast and minted bars from LBMA-approved refiners, any size
  • Proof and commemorative coins with box and certificate
  • Silver, platinum and palladium in investment grade

What we do not buy

  • Jewellery of any carat
  • Mixed or broken scrap
  • Stone-set or part-gold items
  • Gold-plated or gold-filled items
  • Anything we cannot verify as genuine

Questions about selling

How do you work out what you will pay?

We pay a fixed 98% of the live spot price for the metal content. The rate is the same for gold, silver, platinum and palladium, and it is published rather than negotiated — you can work out your figure before you contact us.

Is the quote binding?

The figure from the calculator is indicative. Once we have spoken and confirmed the detail, your price is held for two business days, provided the items match what you described.

Do you buy jewellery or scrap?

No. We deal in investment-grade bullion only — coins and bars from recognised mints and LBMA-approved refiners. Jewellery, broken scrap, stone-set pieces and plated items are outside what we handle.

What if my coins are worn or the packaging is damaged?

Condition matters far less for bullion than for collectable coins, because we are buying the metal. Worn Sovereigns are perfectly saleable. Bars are simpler to trade sealed, but an opened bar is still fine.

How should I send items?

Royal Mail Special Delivery is insured to £2,500 per parcel, so split larger holdings across several parcels or ask us to arrange insured collection. Never send by ordinary post.

When do I get paid?

By bank transfer within three working days of verification. Same-day payment is available if you need it — ask when we speak.

What do I need to provide?

Photo ID and proof of address, as we are required to verify identity. We will tell you exactly what is acceptable when we call.

Will I pay tax on what I receive?

Possibly. Gains on bullion can be liable to Capital Gains Tax, though UK legal tender coins such as Britannias and Sovereigns are exempt for UK residents. Our CGT guide explains it. We are not tax advisers — take your own advice where the sums are meaningful.

Can I sell metal you are already storing?

Yes, and it is the simplest route — nothing has to move and nothing is at risk in transit. There is no withdrawal fee when you sell from storage back to us.

Prices shown are indicative and drawn from our live market feed. They are not a quotation and do not constitute an offer. Final figures are confirmed once items are received and verified. The value of precious metals can fall as well as rise.

Not Sure Where To Start? Ask Us

Tell us roughly what you have and we will come back with a figure and how to send it. There is no obligation to go ahead.

  • What we would pay for your specific items, at today's rate.

  • Whether your coins are free of Capital Gains Tax before you sell.

  • How to send or have collected a holding of your size, insured.

  • How quickly you will be paid, and how.

98%
Of spot, published
2 days
Price held once agreed
3 days
Paid after verification

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What our customers say

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  • I bought some gold sovereigns from Woodbury. Really quick service. Happy with my purchase and I will continue to use them for any precious metals purchases in future. I’ve already recommended them to a friend! Thanks

    Louise Jameson

  • I was happy bought some gold grams quick delivery easy to use website.

    Levent Goodall

  • I purchased the Queens Panther 2oz bullion coin from Woodbury Mint because the Royal Mint was not allowing U. S. customers to purchase any bullion items. Search as I might, no one else had the coin available at that time. Annabelle Keane answered all my questions in a very timely manner, and let me know as soon as the coin was shipped. I will not hesitate to use Woodbury in the future! Thank you.

    William Hardman

  • Great company. Lovely offices and amazing tour in the vault. Would always use these guys. Thanks Eric

    Alan Rogers

  • Very happy with peter. helped me every step of the way. Thank you to Lucy and Eric as well. definitely recommend. Anne x

    Anne Crawford

  • I was very happy to deal with peter. Every step he helped me come to the right decision. The delivery is quick 3-5 days maximum. Would definitely recommend.

    Dr Rodriguez

  • Bought some silver and gold coins. There was a slight delay on the order however the company contacted and reassured me that my delivers would arrive. They were quite reachable and offered me a discount voucher on my next order. Highly recommend!!

    Ela

  • Wanted to buy gold but I didnt really know how to go about it. Everyone at Woodbury was incredibly helpful. Will be going here for all my future purchases too.

    Elis