What Austin Coin Buyers Purchases
We buy gold coins, silver coins, rare coins, bullion bars, coin collections, and old currency. By appointment Monday through Saturday. Call (737) 200-7042.
Complete Buying Guide
Below is a detailed breakdown of every category we purchase. Each category includes the specific types we accept and how we price them. If you have something not listed here, call us. We evaluate most numismatic and precious metal material.
Gold Coins
Full details →Gold coins are evaluated by metal content, coin type, date, mintmark, and condition. Bullion-type gold coins like Eagles, Maple Leafs, and Krugerrands are priced primarily on melt value with a market-based percentage. Pre-1933 US gold carries numismatic premiums that can far exceed melt, particularly for scarce dates and higher grades.
- American Gold Eagles (all sizes)
- Canadian Gold Maple Leafs
- South African Krugerrands
- Pre-1933 US Gold ($20, $10, $5, $2.50)
- British Sovereigns and foreign gold
- Gold Proof and Commemorative coins
Silver Coins
Full details →Silver coins are among the most common items we purchase. Pre-1964 US silver coinage contains 90% silver and is priced based on the current silver spot price. Collector coins like Morgan dollars, Peace dollars, and key-date early coinage carry premiums above melt that depend on date, mintmark, and grade.
- American Silver Eagles (1986-present)
- Morgan Silver Dollars (1878 to 1921)
- Peace Silver Dollars (1921 to 1935)
- Pre-1964 90% silver (dimes, quarters, halves)
- 40% silver Kennedy halves (1965 to 1970)
- Silver rounds and generic silver
Rare & Certified Coins
Full details →Rare coins require individual evaluation against current market references. We use the PCGS Price Guide, the CDN Grey Sheet, and recent auction records from Heritage Auctions and Stack's Bowers to price certified and key-date material. Graded coins in original holders receive the strongest offers.
- PCGS and NGC certified coins in original slabs
- Key-date US coins (1909-S VDB, 1916-D Mercury, etc.)
- Early American copper (large cents, half cents)
- Colonial and pre-federal coins
- Proof sets and mint sets
- Mint errors and die varieties
Coin Collections
Full details →Collections of any size are welcome. We provide itemized written offers that break down what we pay for different components of the collection. For large estate collections, we can schedule extended sit-down appraisals, and in some cases our buyers can come to you in Austin.
- Inherited and estate collections
- Lifetime collector liquidations
- Partial or complete type sets
- Dealer inventory liquidations
- Albums, folders, and 2x2 holder lots
- Unsorted accumulations and bulk lots
Bullion Bars
Full details →Bullion bars are priced based on the current spot price for the metal, weight, and the brand premium. Recognized refinery brands such as PAMP Suisse, Credit Suisse, Engelhard, and Johnson Matthey command stronger offers than generic private-mint bars. We verify authenticity before making offers on all bullion.
- Gold bars (PAMP, Credit Suisse, Valcambi, Engelhard)
- Silver bars (1 oz to 1000 oz, all brands)
- Platinum bars and coins
- Palladium bars and coins
- Silver and gold rounds
- Generic and private mint bars
Currency & Paper Money
Full details →Old US paper currency is bought based on type, series, condition, and demand. Large-size gold and silver certificates from the late 19th and early 20th centuries in fine or better condition can be quite valuable. We price currency using standard references including the Standard Catalog of United States Paper Money.
- Large-size US currency (pre-1928)
- National Bank Notes
- Gold Certificates
- Silver Certificates
- Fractional currency
- Confederate currency
What We Don’t Buy
Honest coin buying means being clear about what we will not purchase and why. The following categories either cannot be purchased at all or are bought at significantly reduced rates.
Coins that have been chemically treated or polished lose their original surface and are priced at melt only, regardless of type. We can usually identify cleaning, so please disclose it upfront.
Bullion bars or coins with significant physical damage including cuts, drill holes, or heavy corrosion are purchased at a reduced percentage of spot due to verification challenges.
We will not purchase counterfeit coins. We test all coins for authenticity before making offers. If we identify a coin as counterfeit, we will inform you but cannot purchase it or represent it as genuine.
How We Evaluate Each Category
Every coin category receives a different evaluation approach because different types of coins have fundamentally different value drivers. Understanding the process helps sellers know what to expect.
Bullion evaluation is the most straightforward. We verify weight and metal content, check for authenticity markers, and apply a current market percentage to the spot price. For American Gold and Silver Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, and generic rounds and bars, the evaluation takes only a few minutes per piece.
Pre-1964 silver coin evaluation involves counting and sorting by denomination, verifying the silver content percentage, and checking for key dates or varieties that might command premiums above melt. Most 90% silver coins are priced as a group based on face value and the current silver spot price multiplier.
Collector and rare coin evaluation is the most detailed. Each coin is examined individually under magnification. We check the date, mintmark, die variety, surface quality, luster, and original color. We then cross-reference published price guides and recent auction records to determine current market value for that specific coin in that specific condition.
Collection evaluation for large lots involves sorting the material into categories first, then pricing each tier separately before combining into a total offer. This process ensures that every component gets its appropriate value and nothing significant is missed in a bulk price.
Questions About What We Buy
We buy partial collections, complete sets, and individual coins. There is no minimum quantity requirement. Whether you have one coin or a thousand, we will evaluate and make an offer.
Yes. We purchase Canadian, Mexican, British, and other foreign coins, both bullion and numismatic. Foreign gold coins including British Sovereigns, French 20 Franc, Swiss 20 Franc, and Mexican Peso coins are common. Foreign numismatic coins are evaluated case by case.
Yes. US proof sets from the 1950s through 1970s in original government packaging often carry premiums over silver melt. Modern proof sets from 1982 forward are generally priced near silver melt. Key-date early proof sets from the 1950s and 1960s can be quite valuable in original unopened packaging.
We buy coins in all conditions, from heavily circulated to mint state. Condition affects price, but there is no condition threshold below which we will not buy. Even well-worn coins have melt value, and some worn rare coins are still quite valuable.
We focus on coins and bullion. We do not typically purchase empty albums, coin folders, or numismatic library books separately, though we will buy a collection that includes these items as part of the lot.
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Monday–Saturday · 10am–6pm
(737) 200-7042Appointment required · Call to schedule · Cash or wire same day