The NGC Certified 2026 The Angel 1oz Gold Coin contains one troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold and has been authenticated, graded and sealed by NGC. It carries King Charles III on the obverse and is UK legal tender with a £100 face value, so it is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and VAT-exempt as investment gold.

The NGC 2026 The Angel 1oz Gold Coin design

Sandra Deiana’s 2026 reverse reimagines St Michael slaying the dragon, framed by the Latin inscription PER CRUCEM TUAM SALVA NOS CHRISTE REDEMPTOR (‘By thy Cross, save us, O Christ, our Redeemer’), taken from the medieval coins. A secure background pattern helps protect the coin against counterfeiting.

The obverse carries Martin Jennings’ portrait of King Charles III.

The medieval Angel

Edward IV introduced the gold Angel in 1465, and it took its name from the Archangel Michael shown defeating Satan as a dragon. Monarchs later handed Angels to the sick during the ceremony of touching for the ‘king’s evil’, and people kept them afterwards as charms, which is how the coin gained its reputation for protection and luck.

NGC grading of the 2026 The Angel 1oz Gold Coin

NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) is one of the two leading independent coin grading services, alongside PCGS. It authenticates each coin, grades it on the 70-point Sheldon scale and seals it in a tamper-evident holder with a label showing the grade and a unique certification number, which can be checked on the NGC website.

Grades for new bullion coins fall in the Mint State range, from MS60 up to MS70, depending on how many contact marks and imperfections are visible under magnification. Because 24-carat gold is soft and marks easily in production and handling, the grade of each coin varies. The grade is shown on the NGC label, and product images are illustrative, so please ask before ordering if a specific grade matters to you.

NGC 2026 The Angel 1oz Gold Coin specifications

Why buy an NGC 2026 The Angel 1oz Gold Coin?

An NGC-certified Angel comes with independent confirmation of its authenticity and condition, sealed in a holder that protects the coin from handling. That suits collectors who want this first-year design in verified condition, and makes the coin easier to resell to buyers who value certification.

It still contains a full ounce of CGT-exempt gold, which underpins its value.

Why buy 1oz gold coins?

The one-ounce coin is the standard unit of the gold market. Because gold is priced per troy ounce, a 1oz coin’s metal value is simple to follow, and the larger size usually carries a lower premium per gram than fractional coins. Compared with a large bar, a holding of 1oz coins can still be sold a coin at a time, so you keep flexibility without paying fractional-coin premiums.

Frequently asked questions

What grade will I receive?

Each coin is individually graded by NGC, and the grade is printed on its label. Grades can vary between coins, so please contact us before ordering if you need a particular grade.

Why buy a certified Angel rather than an uncertified one?

Certification confirms authenticity and condition, and the sealed holder protects the coin. It suits collectors. If you only want the gold content, an uncertified 2026 Angel usually costs less.

Can I check the certification?

Yes. Enter the certification number from the label on the NGC website to see the coin’s grade and details.