Coin Dealership Near Me: Meet the Established Firm Behind Your Offer
Before you send photos, or valuables, to any coin buyer, it is reasonable to ask who they are. This page answers that for American Rarities: how long we have been in business, what our credentials are, which services we offer and how you can check whom you are dealing with.
- Founded in 1990 and based in Boulder, Colorado.
- Over $400 million in coins, paper money and bullion purchased.
- ANA Life Members, A+ BBB rating and a 4.7-star Google rating.
- Authorized PCGS, NGC and ANACS dealer.
Our History Since 1990
American Rarities has been buying and selling rare coins since 1990, more than 30 years. In that time we have purchased over $400 million in coins, collections, paper money and precious metals. That figure is what we have bought; it is not an appraisal total or a sales claim.
American Rarities’ corporate (main) office is in Boulder, Colorado, with buyers throughout the United States serving all 50 states. Most purchases are by photo review and fully insured mail-in at our expense. For larger collections, we can arrange to meet sellers at their home, office or bank. We do not run a walk-in retail store, so please contact us before visiting.
Credentials You Can Verify
Every credential below can be checked independently:
- American Numismatic Association: our experts are ANA Life Members.
- Better Business Bureau: an A+ rating.
- Google: a 4.7-star rating.
- Grading services: authorized PCGS and NGC dealer and ANACS dealer. We can submit coins to all three for certification.
What We Do, and What We Don't
It helps to know exactly which service you are asking for:
| Service | What it is |
|---|---|
| Buying | We buy U.S. and world coins, U.S. paper money and gold and silver bullion. When you accept, we pay immediately by cash, check, ACH or wire. |
| Free liquid value appraisal (an offer to buy) | Free and with no obligation. It is our opinion of what we would pay, usually done within 24 hours, though larger collections may take longer. If so, we’ll let you know. |
| Free grading opinion | Our in-house opinion of a coin’s grade. We do not slab coins ourselves; a grading opinion is not certification. |
| Third-party certification | When it makes sense, we can submit coins to PCGS, NGC or ANACS for you. Those services grade and encapsulate the coin. |
| Estate or insurance valuations | Separate from our free liquid value appraisal (an offer to buy). If you need one, ask us and we will discuss it with you. |
Learn the difference between grading opinions and certification, or see how to choose the right appraisal for your situation.
How to Confirm Whom You Are Dealing With
- Use our published contact details. Text 720-600-4740 or email staff@americanrarities.com. Our main office number, 800-622-5680, goes to an answering service and calls are returned.
- Get it in writing. Ask for a written offer that lists what is included, and keep your own inventory and photos.
- Ship only after confirmation. We confirm mail-in shipments before you send them, fully insured at our expense.
- Keep your payment record. Every purchase is paid by cash, check, ACH or wire, with a record of the transaction.
Ready to talk? Work with our buying team. Coin dealers can see our services for coin dealers.
About American Rarities: Quick Answers
Is American Rarities a real, established company?
Yes. We have been buying rare coins since 1990, are based in Boulder, Colorado, and have purchased over $400 million in coins, paper money and bullion. We hold an A+ BBB rating and a 4.7-star Google rating, our team members are ANA Life Members, and we are an authorized PCGS, NGC and ANACS dealer. Each listing can be checked on the organization’s own website.
Do you have a retail store?
No. We work by appointment, by photo review and by fully insured mail-in at our expense, so there are no walk-in hours. For larger collections, we can arrange to meet you at your home, office or bank. Most sales start with photos sent by text or email, and appraisals are usually done within 24 hours.
What services do you offer?
We buy coins, paper money and gold and silver bullion, from single coins to large estates, and we give free appraisals with no obligation. We also offer free grading opinions, authentication with XRF and digital microscopy, IRS-compliant estate appraisals, a free rare coin want list service and loans secured by coins and bullion.
Do you grade coins?
We give free grading opinions. We do not encapsulate coins ourselves, but as an authorized dealer we can submit coins to PCGS, NGC or ANACS for certification. We will tell you honestly whether a coin’s likely grade makes certification worth the fees before you spend anything.
Is your free appraisal the same as an estate or insurance valuation?
No. Our free appraisal is a liquid value appraisal (an offer to buy). An estate or insurance valuation documents fair market or replacement value for taxes, heirs or an insurer, and it is a separate service. If you need one, just ask, and we will explain what the report includes.
Free Appraisal for Your Coins and Coin Collections
Email, Text, or Use This Form To Send Us Your Inventory List or Pictures
Email: staff@americanrarities.com | Text: 720-600-4740 | Or use the form below
Credentials, grading and selling pages
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Certified coins reviewed by specialists.
What matters for rare dates and grades.
Liberty, Indian and Saint-Gaudens gold.
How the three major services differ.
Professional Associations
