Rare Coin & Bullion Buyers
Melt Value & Numismatic Value. Same-Day Payment
PMR purchases rare coins, bullion, junk silver, proof sets, currency collections, and more. Our buyers assess both melt value, which reflects the intrinsic metal content of a coin, and numismatic value, which represents the collector premium based on rarity, grade, and demand. You receive whichever is higher, not just the melt value.
Select PMR locations have dedicated numismatists on staff. At all locations, our buyers are trained to identify coins with numismatic potential and to assess collections accurately rather than offering a blanket melt price for everything you bring in.
One rule before you come in: never clean or polish your coins. Cleaning destroys the original surface of a coin and eliminates any numismatic premium it might carry. A cleaned coin that would have graded MS-65 becomes essentially worthless to collectors the moment it is polished. Bring your coins in exactly as they are.
Melt Value vs. Numismatic Value — What’s the Difference?
This is the most important concept for anyone selling coins, and it is where most sellers either leave money on the table or walk in with unrealistic expectations.
Melt value is the dollar value of the metal a coin contains. A pre-1965 U.S. dime contains 0.07234 troy ounces of silver. Multiply that by the current live silver spot price, and you have the melt value of that dime. It does not matter what year it was minted or what condition it is in — the melt value is determined entirely by metal content and spot price.
Numismatic value is the collector premium a coin carries above its melt value. It is determined by rarity, date and mint mark combination, grade, eye appeal, and current collector demand. A common date Morgan dollar in circulated condition might trade close to melt. The same coin in an early date, low-mintage variety graded MS-65 by NGC could be worth hundreds of times its melt value.
Most coins in most collections are worth melt or close to it. Some are worth significantly more. The job of our buyers is to identify which is which — so you receive the right offer for every coin in your collection, not a single melt price applied to everything.
What We Buy – Rare Coins & Bullion
U.S. Coins
Gold coins: Gold dollars, $2.50 gold (Quarter Eagles), $3 gold, $5 gold (Half Eagles), $10 gold (Eagles), $20 gold (Double Eagles), rare U.S. gold and territorial coins.
Silver coins: Pre-1965 90% silver coins (dimes, quarters, half dollars), 1965–1970 Kennedy half dollars (40% silver), half-dimes, Morgan dollars, Peace dollars, Trade dollars, commemoratives, proof and mint sets, colonials, territorials.
Base metal coins: Half-cents, large cents, two-cent and three-cent pieces, nickels, and other early U.S. coinage with potential numismatic value.
World and Foreign Coins
We purchase Canadian, Mexican, and other foreign coinage in silver, gold, and base metals. If you have a foreign collection or inherited coins you cannot identify, bring them in for evaluation.
Bullion Coins
Gold and silver American Eagles, Gold and Silver Buffalos, Gold and Silver Maple Leafs, Gold and Silver Philharmonics, Gold and Silver Pandas, Gold and Silver Krugerrands, Ducats, Pesos, Coronas, Rubles, Francs, Swiss bars and coins.
Bullion Bars
1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz, 100 oz, and kilo bars in gold and silver. All major mint brands purchased.
How We Assess Your Collection
When you bring in a coin collection, whether it is a single piece or a full estate lot, here is how the evaluation works.
Step 1: Walk in or Schedule an Appointment
Bring your coins to any PMR location. Rolls, albums, folders, boxes, or bags, whatever form your collection is in, bring it as is. Do not sort, clean, or reorganize anything before you come in. The original presentation can provide useful context.
Step 2: Evaluation by Trained Buyers
Our buyer goes through your collection systematically. Bullion and junk silver are weighed and valued at the current spot price. Coins with potential numismatic value are identified and assessed individually. NGC and PCGS graded coins are looked up using current market data. You are present throughout the evaluation and can ask questions at any point.
Step 3: Instant Offer
We present an offer that distinguishes between melt value coins and numismatically valuable pieces. You see how each component of your collection was assessed. There is no pressure to accept and no time limit on the offer during your visit.
Step 4: Same-day payment
If you accept, you are paid immediately by cash or check. A small collection typically takes 20 to 30 minutes. A large estate lot may take longer, and we are happy to schedule additional time in advance.
Why Sellers Choose PMR
Types of Coins Purchased by PMR:
- Copper, nickel, silver and gold coins
- Gold dollars
- $2.50 Gold
- $3 Gold
- $5 Gold
- $10 Gold
- $20 Gold
- Rare U.S. gold and territory coins
- 1964 90% silver coins
- 1964-1970 40% silver coins
- Half-cents and cents
- Two and three cents
- Nickels
- Half-dimes and dimes
- Quarters
- Half-dollars
- Morgan dollars, Peace dollars, and trade dollars
- Commemoratives
- Bullion Coins
- Proof and mint sets
- Colonials
- Territorials
Bullion Purchased by Precious Metals Refinery:
- Gold and silver American Eagles
- Gold and silver Buffaloes
- Gold and silver generic rounds
- Gold and silver Maple Leafs
- Gold and silver Philharmonics
- Gold and silver Pandas
- Gold and silver Krugerrands
- Gold and silver
- Ducats
- Gold and silver Pesos
- Gold and silver Coronas
- Gold and silver Rubles
- Gold and silver Francs
- Gold and silver Swiss bars and coins
- Gold and silver bars
- 1 ounce, 5 ounce, 10 ounce, and 100 ounce bars
- Kilo bars
Also Selling Gold, Platinum, or Watches?
PMR buys all precious metals. If you have gold, silver, or luxury watches, bring everything in a single visit. We evaluate and make offers on all of it. You do not need separate appointments for different items.
Frequently Asked Questions
The honest answer is that most coins in most collections are worth close to melt value. A small percentage carry meaningful numismatic premiums. The only way to know for certain is to have them evaluated by someone who knows what to look for. Our evaluation is free and there is no obligation to sell.
It depends on the coin. For common dates in lower grades, the cost of grading exceeds any premium it would add to the offer. For potentially high-grade examples of key dates, grading by NGC or PCGS can significantly increase value. Our buyers can give you an honest opinion on whether grading makes sense for specific coins in your collection.
Cleaning removes the original surface patina and leaves hairline scratches visible under magnification. A cleaned coin is automatically downgraded to “details” status by NGC and PCGS, which eliminates most or all of its numismatic premium. Never clean your coins before bringing them in.
Yes. Pre-1965 U.S. dimes, quarters, and half dollars, often called junk silver, are purchased in bulk at the current spot price of silver, regardless of numismatic value.
That is exactly the situation our evaluation is designed for. Bring everything in as-is. We will go through it systematically, identify what you have, and give you a clear picture of what each piece is worth before making any offer.
Most evaluations take 15–30 minutes. Larger estate lots or collections with potential numismatic pieces may take longer. If you have a significant quantity, you are welcome to call ahead so we can allocate the right amount of time.
You are never obligated to accept. If you decline, your items are returned to you immediately. There is no fee for the evaluation.
Yes. Our mail-in service allows you to ship silver securely for evaluation. Contact us for instructions and packaging guidelines before shipping anything.
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