10 July 2002
Section 268,Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 provides an exemption from capital gains tax for recipients of awards for valour or gallant conduct (e.g. medals). The exemption does not apply if the award had been acquired for money or money's worth. This is designed to ensure that collectors who later sell such items remain subject to capital gains tax.
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