Colorado Rare Coin Dealer
Your trusted Colorado coin buyer & precious metal dealer.
Free appraisals statewide, specializing in Denver Mint & mining history.
Easy, secure selling at our local HQ.
Colorado is home to American Rarities, and to a remarkable money story. The 1858–59 Pikes Peak gold rush brought Clark, Gruber & Co., whose Denver private mint struck gold coins in 1860 and 1861. The federal government bought that mint in 1863, and the Denver Mint began striking coins in 1906. Leadville, Creede and Cripple Creek added silver and gold fortunes. Our team has bought coins and paper money since 1990, with over $400 million purchased.
Whether you have a family collection, an inheritance with early Denver Mint coins or mining-town tokens, or precious metals to sell, send us a list or clear photos for a free, no-obligation appraisal. Most offers come within 24 hours, though some can take upwards of a week or more depending on the collection.
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- Authorized PCGS, NGC and ANACS Dealer
- Buying Since 1990
- Over $400 Million Purchased
Always Paying More For Your Rare Coins
Why Coloradans Choose American Rarities
Here is why sellers from the Front Range to the Western Slope choose American Rarities:
Knowledgeable Appraisals by Colorado-Based Numismatic Professionals:
Our Colorado team has hundreds of years of combined experience, including deep knowledge of Denver Mint coins and Western mining history. We pay more because we know what your coins are worth, whether you sell one coin or an entire inherited collection.
Statewide Convenience for Coin and Bullion Sellers:
From Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder and Fort Collins to Leadville, Central City, Aspen, Vail and Grand Junction, you can meet privately with one of our buyers, and we can meet you at your bank. Or use our mail-in service: packages are fully insured at our expense. We do not provide shipping materials.
Get Paid Immediately:
Accept our offer and you are paid immediately by cash, check, ACH or wire, processed from our Colorado base.
Transparent, Fee-Free Appraisals:
Our appraisals are free, with no hidden costs or obligations. The offer we make is the full amount you receive. If you decline, we return your items fully insured.
Decades of Experience in Rare Coins and Precious Metals:
Since 1990 American Rarities has built a reputation as a trusted buyer nationwide, with the experience to assess collections of any size and complexity.
Secure and Discreet Transactions (Protecting Your Privacy):
In-person meetings are private and discreet, and mail-in packages are fully insured and tracked.
Dedicated Service for Colorado Collectors and Inheritors:
We respect the passion of lifelong collectors and the sensitive nature of an inherited collection. We explain what you have and what it is worth, with no pressure to sell.
What a Satisfied Colorado Seller Had to Say
“Your customer service was prompt and satisfactory. The questions I asked were answered & explained... The amount was a surprise! I feel good about the transaction.”— Eugene K., CO, customer testimonial
Colorado Numismatic History: What We Look For
Colorado’s history is tied to gold, silver and the Denver Mint, and it left a rich numismatic heritage:
The 1858–59 Pikes Peak gold rush founded Denver, and strikes at Central City and Black Hawk soon followed. Leadville's silver boom began in the late 1870s, Creede boomed in the early 1890s, and Cripple Creek became one of the richest gold camps in the country. Gold and silver specimens, early coins and camp tokens from these years still turn up in Colorado families.
The federal government bought the Clark, Gruber & Co. mint in 1863 and ran it as an assay office for decades. The Denver Mint struck its first coins in 1906, and today it produces billions of circulating coins a year with the "D" mint mark, along with commemorative and collector coins. It also stores silver and gold reserves. Many Colorado collectors focus on coins struck in their home state.
The U.S. Mint at Denver offers free public tours by online reservation. It is a unique chance to see where American coins are made and learn their history.
Before the Denver Mint, Clark, Gruber & Co., John Parsons & Co. and J.J. Conway & Co. struck private gold coins from Colorado gold in 1860 and 1861. Territorial and early statehood Colorado also saw private scrip and national bank notes from local banks, now collectible pieces of the state's economic past.
Colorado collections often hold well-preserved "D" mint coins, and Denver Mint error coins such as off-metal strikes, doubled dies and missing clad layers are highly prized. Old mining camps and homesteads also give up tokens and coins to metal detectorists and renovators.
How to Sell Coins & Paper Money in Colorado
American Rarities is based in Colorado, and selling to us here is easy. Text photos to 720-600-4740, email staff@americanrarities.com or use the form below for a free appraisal. We buy up and down the Front Range, from Denver, Littleton and Boulder to Colorado Springs and Fort Collins, and in mountain towns across the state. Mail your items fully insured at our expense, or for larger collections we can meet you at your bank, and get paid immediately by cash, check, ACH or wire.
Colorado Cities and Mountain Towns We Serve
Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, Pueblo, Centennial, Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, Greeley, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Loveland, Grand Junction, Durango, Montrose, Leadville, Castle Rock and every other city, town and mountain community in Colorado. In the Denver area? See our guide to coin shops in Denver.
Coin Clubs and Numismatic Organizations in Colorado
Colorado Springs is home to the American Numismatic Association, and clubs meet from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs. When you are ready to sell what you have collected or inherited, American Rarities is here with an expert appraisal and a strong offer.
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, the American Numismatic Association is the leading national organization for coin collectors, with educational programs, conventions including the World's Fair of Money, and the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum.
The Denver Coin Club is one of the oldest and most active clubs in Colorado. It meets monthly with presentations, an auction and fellowship among local collectors.
The Colorado Springs Coin Club holds monthly meetings for collectors of all kinds in the Colorado Springs area.
The Colorado Springs Numismatic Society focuses on numismatic study, with programs on exhibiting, photographing and grading coins and paper money.
The Fort Collins Coin Club serves Northern Colorado with monthly meetings and spring and fall coin shows.
The Front Range Coin Club promotes numismatics along the Front Range through meetings and events.
The Northside Coin Club serves the North Denver metro area and meets monthly in Broomfield.
For more Colorado clubs, search the American Numismatic Association (ANA) club directory.
Colorado Museums with Money and Mining History
Colorado has the ANA’s national money museum, along with museums on the mining camps that built the state.
Operated by the American Numismatic Association, the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum is the most significant numismatic museum in Colorado and one of the largest in the country, with exhibits from ancient coins to modern paper money.
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is not focused on money, but its anthropology, history and Gems & Minerals collections touch on trade and Colorado's mining era.
Though in Montana, the World Museum of Mining covers the Western mining culture Colorado shared, including the mining scrip and tokens common in Colorado camps.
Mining towns such as Leadville, Cripple Creek and Georgetown have their own historical societies and museums. Their collections can include local bank notes, mining tokens and other historical money.
Coins, Bullion and Paper Money We Buy in Colorado
Selling in Colorado? Learn about Colorado coin and bullion laws and sales tax.
We buy single pieces as well as full collections, estates and hoards from anywhere in Colorado, with special interest in the state’s history and Denver Mint coins:
All U.S. Coins:
We evaluate every U.S. coin, from early copper and classic silver to modern commemoratives and proof sets, including 2006 Colorado state quarters.
Valuable Gold Coins:
We buy all U.S. gold, from early quarter eagles, half eagles and eagles to Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens double eagles, including Denver Mint gold from 1906 to 1931. We have a special interest in Colorado pioneer gold struck by Clark, Gruber & Co. and other private Denver minters in 1860 and 1861.
Silver Dollars:
We buy Morgan and Peace dollars in all grades, which circulated widely across the West, with particular interest in Denver Mint dates.
All Denominations of Rare U.S. Coinage:
We buy half dollars, quarters, dimes, nickels and cents, paying close attention to key dates, mint marks (especially “D” for Denver) and recognized varieties.
Error Coins and Die Varieties:
Errors and die varieties can be surprisingly valuable. If a coin looks unusual, send us a photo for a free appraisal.
All Forms of U.S. Paper Money:
We buy all U.S. currency, from early Treasury Notes and Demand Notes to Civil War-era issues and modern Federal Reserve Notes.
National Bank Notes of Colorado:
We buy national bank notes from Colorado’s territorial and state banks, from Denver to mining towns such as Leadville, Central City and Montrose.
Colorado Gold and Silver Specimens:
We buy natural gold nuggets, gold dust and high-grade silver ore specimens from Colorado’s historic mining districts.
Mining and Frontier Tokens and Scrip (Colorado):
We buy tokens and scrip issued by Colorado mining camps such as Central City, Leadville and Cripple Creek, and by company stores and other early businesses.
Gold Bullion:
We buy refined gold bars, rounds and bullion coins such as American Gold Eagles and Canadian Maple Leafs.
Silver Bullion:
We buy silver bars, rounds, 90% U.S. silver coins (“junk silver”) and bullion coins such as American Silver Eagles and Canadian Silver Maple Leafs.
Platinum and Palladium Bullion:
We buy platinum and palladium bars, rounds and government-issued bullion coins.
Explore Our Expertise and Resources
These guides help Colorado families decide what to do with a collection:
- Have an Inherited Collection? Our guide for inheritors offers honest advice on whether to sell or keep it.
- Are Your Coins Colorful? Vibrant, rainbow-toned coins can be extremely valuable. Learn what gives toned coins their value.
- Why Do Our Buyers Pay More? Discover the three key reasons (expertise, a large network and a low-overhead model) that let us make stronger offers. Read why savvy collectors choose American Rarities.
Ready to Sell Your Colorado Coins, Bullion or Denver Mint Treasures?
Contact your Colorado coin buyers at American Rarities for a free appraisal. Email, text or use the form below to send us a list or photos of your coins or currency.
Free Appraisal for Your Colorado Coins, Bullion, Currency, and Collections
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