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I can no longer edit the above post. My sincere apologies but l've made an error.  I've phoned the Royal Mint and they're saying all coins they produce, are CGT exempt, as they are currency. As regards the Victorian stuff, they were less certain. The person l spoke with said of course shillings would be exempt, but then l pointed out that everyone on Google is saying only Crowns and Double Florins are pre-1947 CGT exempt. I was then told to ask the HMRC as this now counts as giving tax advice which the Mint's CS agents aren't allowed to do.

They're referring to bullion coins. The coins have a value etched on them, i.e. not rounds. But they're classed as bullion. This would be as opposed to say Proof coins, Piedforts. Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Mint )  Minting of bullion coins began in 1957 to meet a demand for authentic sovereign coins, which suffered from heavy counterfeiting. [/end quote] I'm really just asking about pre-1947 coins. Still, you're right, it might be worth contacting the Royal Mint evenso.

With those statements from the RM, it seems it might be worth contacting them? They put not time limit on the production, so it reads as if all gold and silver coins produced by the Royal Mint, however long ago, are exempt! It would be great if that is the case, but I suspect not.  

A sidenote here: Beware re-selling Royal Mint bullion coins online, they are highly sought-after and if a buyer seems fishy (low feedback, strange name e.g. referencing drugs) then cancel, because it will be trouble. The buyer will claim non-delivery, and your online marketplace may cover you but the buyer's bank will refund them your cash anyway, regardless how much evidence you procure. The root problem is delivery drivers acting as buyers, photoing the package inserted into a random letterbox (= the delivery address given) then pulling it back out and pocketting it. That's one reason some retailers give oversized packages at Xmas, as well as compact dense packages being targetted by posties. One defence is to not state which courier you will send with, so that the thieving postie won't know if you'll be using themselves to deliver. But l digress.

Hi ok no problem, if no offence meant then none taken. I'm only interested in the matter at hand. We do need to be paying CGT in the UK, on all collectibles that appreciate in value. The exception is the aforementioned, but l'm unsure on the exact parameters. As for decimal, there are even more exceptions, inc. all the Royal Mint CGT free coins:   https://www.royalmint.com/gold-price/capital-gains-tax-on-investments/ QUOTE:  Is CGT Applicable to The Royal Mint’s Coins? Bullion coins from The Royal Mint are exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents due to their status as legal British currency. In fact, all gold, silver and platinum bullion coins produced by The Royal Mint are classed as CGT-free investments; this includes gold and silver Britannia coins, Sovereigns and the popular Queen’s Beasts range. Due to their CGT exemption, investors can make an unlimited tax-free profit on all bullion coins produced by The Royal Mint. This contrasts with the vast majority of other investments and assets, including paintings, antiques, most shares and any property other than someone’s main residence, where the profits on the sale are liable for CGT. What If I Want to Make a High Value Purchase of Bullion Coins? Bullion coins from The Royal Mint are never subject to CGT, regardless of the amount of coins purchased or sold. For this reason, our flagship bullion coin ranges continue to prove extremely popular with investors looking to store significant levels of wealth over the long term, as well as with those individuals seeking to realise their investment when requiring their funds for other means. Are Other Bullion Products Subject to CGT? CGT is chargeable on all gold, silver and platinum coins that are not produced by The Royal Mint as they are not considered to be UK legal tender. Also, all gold and silver bullion bars are also subject to CGT.