Sale of currency

Liamos

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Can anyone tell me what the tax consequences are of a person purchasing say $300,000 for €215,000 and then disposing of those dollars for lets say €230,000? Is it simply a case of paying capital gains tax on the profit of €15,000?
 
It seems harsh but from what JJ2000 posted, it appears that if ou actually bought the currencies then you are liable to CGT.

If you did it as a spreadbet then you are exempt though.

Seems to me it is pretty much a bet either way but I guess the revenue view it differently.