What we buy
- American Gold Eagles
- American Gold Buffalos
- South African Krugerrands
- Canadian Gold Maple Leafs
- Mexican 50 Peso and 2 Peso coins
- British Sovereigns
- Austrian Philharmonics
- Pre-1933 U.S. gold coins like Liberty and Saint-Gaudens pieces
How we price gold coins
Most gold coins are priced on the gold they contain, measured against the live spot price. Each coin has a known weight and purity: an American Eagle and a Krugerrand are both 22K and hold one troy ounce of gold, while a Maple Leaf is .9999 fine. Coins like these are bought close to their metal content. Some older or rare coins can be worth more to collectors than their gold alone, based on date, mint mark and condition. If you think you have a rare coin, ask about it before you sell so you can make an informed choice.
Please Don't Clean Your Coins
This is the most helpful advice we can give. Cleaning, polishing or rubbing a gold coin leaves fine scratches that collectors can spot right away, and it can lower what an older coin is worth. Leave coins just as you found them.
Keep them in their original holders, tubes, capsules or mint boxes. If a coin is in a graded plastic slab from PCGS or NGC, don't open it. The slab is part of its value.
Coins From an Estate
Many Dallas families find gold coins while settling an estate and aren't sure what they have. That's normal. Bring the coins along with any notes, receipts or certificates you found with them. Even a handwritten list from a parent can help show what was bought and when.
We'll identify each coin, test it, weigh it and write it on its own line. If something might carry collector value, you'll want to know that before deciding. Some families keep coins for years before deciding what to do. If you're splitting coins among siblings, a written offer gives everyone the same numbers to look at, which can make those conversations easier.
How Your Appointment Works
Call to book a private time, Monday through Friday. Same-day times are often available, and we confirm the Dallas location when you book. Bring a valid government photo ID, since Texas law requires it for precious metal sales.
Testing is free and there's no obligation. You can sell one coin, sell all of them, or take the written offer home and think. Cash is paid at the same visit if you decide to sell.
Selling Part of a Collection
You don't have to sell everything at once. Plenty of sellers keep a few coins for the grandchildren and sell the rest. Others sell a little at a time over several months. Our offers are written coin by coin, so you can choose which ones to part with and which to keep.
If you have a coin book, a folder or a dealer's receipt, bring that too. It helps us match each coin to its year and type, and it saves you time.
Gold Coins: Common Questions
Are my gold coins worth more than melt value?
Common bullion coins like Eagles, Krugerrands and Maple Leafs usually trade close to their gold content. Older U.S. gold and coins with low mintages or high grades can be worth more to collectors. Ask about any coin you think may be rare before you sell.
Should I polish my coins before selling?
Please don't. Polishing and cleaning leave tiny scratches and change the surface, which can lower an older coin's value to collectors. Bring coins exactly as they are, in whatever holder, tube or box they came in.
Do you buy gold coins that aren't from the U.S.?
Yes. We buy gold coins from many countries, including South Africa, Canada, Mexico, Great Britain, Austria and China. Each one has a known gold content, which we confirm by testing and weighing in front of you.
What about coins in sealed PCGS or NGC slabs?
Leave them sealed. The grading holder confirms the coin's condition and authenticity, and breaking it open can lower what it's worth. Bring slabbed coins as they are and we'll talk through them with you.