Bullion dealer storage

The Royal Mint (The Vault)

UK-wide

Allocated and segregated

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About The Royal Mint (The Vault)

The Royal Mint stores bullion bought from it in The Vault, its in-house facility at Llantrisant, built to Federal Standard 832 Class A in 1986 and guarded on site 24 hours a day. Storage is on a fully allocated, segregated basis and is invoiced quarterly in arrears. HM Treasury is the sole shareholder of The Royal Mint.

Key facts

TypeBullion dealer storage
Vault locationThe Vault, The Royal Mint's 35-acre site in South Wales, close to Cardiff Airport
Websiteroyalmint.com
Storage optionsallocated bullion storage; segregated storage; digital precious metals (fractions of larger bars)
InsuranceYour precious metals are independently audited and fully insured.
AuditsYour precious metals are independently audited and fully insured.
PricesCoin tubes and bars (excluding 1g, 5g and 10g gold bars): 1% + VAT per annum; single coin capsules and 1g, 5g and 10g gold bars: 2% + VAT per annum; digital precious metals: 0.5% + VAT per annum. Charged quarterly in arrears on the average daily market value; no minimum storage charge; no extraction charge for UK customers (as of 9 October 2026)
VATStorage fees are charged plus VAT (1% + VAT per annum, 2% + VAT per annum, 0.5% + VAT per annum by product type).
Allocated and segregatedYes

Score: 4 out of 6

  • Address with postcode
  • Insurance amount stated
  • Prices published
  • Access hours stated
  • Contract term stated
  • No bank account needed
The six criteria
  • Address with postcode: The vault has a published address with postcode.
  • Insurance amount stated: An insurance amount or full-value cover is stated.
  • Prices published: Actual prices are published on the website.
  • Access hours stated: Access or opening hours are stated.
  • Contract term stated: The minimum term or notice period is stated.
  • No bank account needed: No bank account needed. Banks get no point here because they usually rent boxes to customers only.
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Checked: October 2026. Prices and terms can change, so please confirm them with the provider.

The Royal Mint (The Vault): questions

What storage does The Royal Mint (The Vault) offer?

According to The Royal Mint (The Vault): Allocated bullion storage; segregated storage; digital precious metals (fractions of larger bars)

Is storage with The Royal Mint (The Vault) insured?

According to The Royal Mint (The Vault): Your precious metals are independently audited and fully insured.

How much does storage with The Royal Mint (The Vault) cost?

Published prices: Coin tubes and bars (excluding 1g, 5g and 10g gold bars): 1% + VAT per annum; single coin capsules and 1g, 5g and 10g gold bars: 2% + VAT per annum; digital precious metals: 0.5% + VAT per annum. Charged quarterly in arrears on the average daily market value; no minimum storage charge; no extraction charge for UK customers (as of 9 October 2026) Prices can change, so ask the provider for the current price.

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