We Buy Rare Coins, Gold & Silver Bullion, and U.S. Paper Currency

Send us clear photos or an inventory list, and an experienced buyer will appraise your coins at no charge. Photograph the front and back of each coin in soft daylight without a flash, and for certified coins include the holder label. A partial list or a few group photos is fine for a large collection. Use the form on this page, text 720-600-4740 or email staff@americanrarities.com. Appraisals are usually done within 24 hours, and there is no obligation to sell.

A coin’s value comes from five things: metal content, rarity, condition, demand and authenticity. U.S. dimes, quarters and half dollars dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver, so they are always worth more than face value. Beyond metal, a low mintage, a key date or mint mark, a high grade with original surfaces, or a recognized error or variety can multiply a coin’s value. Age alone does not; many 100-year-old coins are common, while some modern coins are valuable.

No, most coins sell best without being graded first. Professional grading by PCGS or NGC charges a fee per coin, plus shipping, and can take weeks, so it only makes sense for coins whose value rises enough with a certified grade. We give you a free grading opinion as part of every appraisal, and as an authorized PCGS, NGC and ANACS dealer we can submit the coins that would benefit. Learn more about selling PCGS, NGC and ANACS coins.

No. Never clean, polish or dip a coin before selling it. Even gentle rubbing leaves fine hairline scratches and strips the original surface, and grading services label cleaned coins as “details” coins, which sell for much less than problem-free examples. Dark toning or dirt is normal on old coins and does not hurt value the way cleaning does. Keep coins in the holders, albums or Mint packaging they came in, and photograph them as they are. See why a coin cleaning mistake can destroy value.

It depends on what you have and how much time and risk you want to take on. Auctions can suit major rarities, but sellers usually pay a commission and wait weeks or months to be paid. Online marketplaces charge selling fees and leave you handling photos, shipping, returns and buyer disputes. Selling to an established dealer gives you a firm written offer and payment right away, with no fees. Compare what you will actually net after fees, not the advertised price. Our guide to coin shop vs. coin auction explains more.

You get our written offer first, then ship your coins to us fully insured at our expense. Pack coins snugly in their holders inside a sturdy box so nothing shifts, and keep a copy of your inventory list and photos. We do not provide shipping materials, but we will tell you how to pack and send your package. Once your coins arrive, we pay you immediately by cash, check, ACH or wire. If you decline, we return your items fully insured. See how to safely ship a coin collection.

We have bought coins since 1990 and have purchased over $400 million in coins, bullion and currency. Our buyers are Life Members of the American Numismatic Association, we are an authorized PCGS, NGC and ANACS dealer, and we hold an A+ BBB rating and a 4.7-star Google rating. Every offer is free, in writing and with no obligation, so you can compare it with others before deciding. Read what sellers say in our customer testimonials.