--- title: "Case Study: Samantha Nelson’s Gold Investment with Britannia Bullion" description: Interior designer Samantha Nelson from Croydon first read an article on Facebook written by Britannia Bullion that sparked her interest in gold as an alternative way to protect her savings for the future. image: https://www.britanniabullion.com/hubfs/britannia-bullion-theme/case-studies/case-study-samantha-nelson-s-gold-investment-with-britannia-bullion.webp --- [Skip to content](https://www.britanniabullion.com/case-studies/case-study-samantha-nelson-s-gold-investment-with-britannia-bullion#main-content) [Call: +44 20 4572 2034](tel:+442045722034) [![Britannia Bullion](https://www.britanniabullion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/britannia-bullion-theme/logo-crisp.webp?width=235&height=175&name=logo-crisp.webp "Britannia Bullion")](https://www.britanniabullion.com/) - [Home](https://www.britanniabullion.com/) - [Our Approach](https://www.britanniabullion.com/our-approach) - Gold - [Why Gold](https://www.britanniabullion.com/why-gold) - 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After reading the article, she contacted Britannia Bullion to find out more about the process and requested two brochures to consider her options before moving forward. “I’m quite cautious when it comes to money,” Samantha explains. “I wasn’t going to invest a significant amount without making sure the company was legitimate and understanding exactly how it worked.” ### Expert Guidance from Market Professionals Samantha was then invited to visit the Britannia Bullion office and met with market experts Jamie Davies and Matthew Jones, a precious metals analyst and founder of Britannia Bullion. They guided her through the process, explaining how gold can perform over the long term, the benefits of owning physical assets, and the differences between bullion coins and other forms of investment. ### Seeing Gold as a Low-Risk Currency Samantha was particularly drawn to gold’s low-risk, tangible nature. “I see gold more like a currency than stocks or shares,” she says. “You can always sell a coin if you need to, and I don’t trust the banks to protect my money. That gives me real confidence in this investment.” ### Building a Collection In March, she made her first purchase of four one-ounce gold coins, with a total investment of approximately £20,000. She paid via a staged instalment plan, starting with a £1,000 deposit. Her coins were securely packaged and sent to her in sealed presentation cases with certification and traceable barcodes. She could even use her phone to check the coin’s designer, year, and other details. Encouraged by the experience, Samantha later purchased two more coins worth £8,500. Among her collection are coins from the sought-after Queen’s Beasts series, including one coin featuring all the Beasts at Hampton Court and a separate coin of the Greyhound of Richmond. ### A Long-Term Investment Samantha plans to hold her coins for around 10 years as part of her retirement savings, confident that they are a secure, long-term investment. “The coins are beautifully produced, certified, and part of limited collections,” Samantha says. “I can track their performance online or via an app, and knowing I can sell a coin if I need to gives me extra peace of mind. I’d tell anyone investing in gold that you will make money.” ### Benefits and Assurance She also appreciates the practical benefits: all Queen’s Beasts coins are Capital Gains Tax exempt, VAT-free, and come with fully insured delivery, with optional gift boxes for presentation. Britannia Bullion is a fully authorised distributor of The Royal Mint, giving her confidence in the authenticity and quality of her investment. Reflecting on her experience, Samantha says the professionalism of the Britannia Bullion team was a major factor in building trust. “They took the time to explain everything clearly and never made me feel rushed,” she says. “That gave me the confidence to move forward.” Today, Samantha continues to monitor gold prices and values the reassurance of having part of her retirement savings invested in physical gold which is a low-risk, tangible, and liquid asset will hold its value over time. Your story starts here ## Start a conversation with us No obligation — just a simple chat where we can answer all your questions about investing in gold. 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