Sell Gold & Silver Coins

Selling Gold and Silver Coins

Coins sit in their own corner of the precious-metals world. Unlike a broken chain or a scrap ring, a coin can be worth far more than the gold or silver it contains — or it can be worth exactly its metal and not a penny more. The difference comes down to whether collectors want it, and telling the two apart is where an experienced eye matters. We value every coin on both bases — its bullion content and its numismatic premium — and pay you on whichever is higher.

That means you are never short-changed on a common coin sold as scrap, and never caught out selling a scarce one for melt value. Whether you have a single inherited sovereign, a jar of old silver, or a carefully built collection in albums, we assess each piece properly and explain how we reached the figure.

Gold Coins: Sovereigns, Krugerrands, and Bullion

British gold sovereigns are the most common coin we are asked to value, and for good reason — generations bought them as a simple store of gold. A standard sovereign contains just under a quarter-ounce of fine gold, so its base value tracks the live spot price closely, while certain reigns, dates, and mint marks carry a collector's premium on top. We also buy half-sovereigns, gold Britannias, and international bullion coins such as Krugerrands, Canadian Maple Leafs, and American Eagles, all priced against the live market. Our guides on how we calculate a gold cash offer and the best time to sell gold explain how the spot price feeds into what you are paid.

Silver Coins: Pre-1947, Crowns, and Sets

British silver coinage is a quiet source of value that many people overlook. Coins dated 1920–1946 are 50% silver, and those from 1919 and earlier are sterling silver — so even a tin of worn half-crowns, florins, and shillings adds up by weight. Crowns, commemorative issues, and Royal Mint proof and presentation sets can carry collectable value beyond their silver content, particularly in original condition with their packaging. We sort, weigh, and assess each group separately so nothing is undervalued.

Gold and Silver Bullion Bars

Alongside coins, we buy investment bullion bars in both gold and silver — from small one- and ten-gram gold bars up to one-ounce, 100-gram, and full kilo bars. Cast and minted bars from recognised refiners such as Metalor, PAMP Suisse, Umicore, and The Royal Mint are valued on their stated fineness and weight against the live spot price, with any assay certificate or sealed blister packaging taken into account. A sealed, certificated bar in its original assay card is one of the simplest of all precious-metal items to value: the weight and purity are guaranteed, so the figure follows the market directly. We weigh every bar on certified scales, confirm its hallmark and serial number, and pay the same day if you choose to sell. Unsure whether a bar is solid gold or plated? Our valuer tests it on the spot, so you know exactly what you have.

Graded, Slabbed, and Antique Coins

Some coins are worth far more than their metal, and we make a point of recognising it. Graded and slabbed coins — pieces professionally certified and sealed by services such as PCGS or NGC — carry an independently verified grade, and we honour both the grade and the premium it commands rather than treating them as loose bullion. We also buy antique and historic currency: hammered and early milled coins, pre-decimal and foreign coinage, and old banknotes, each identified and valued on age, rarity, and collector demand as well as metal content. If you are unsure whether a coin is a common type or a genuine rarity, that is exactly what the valuation is for.

Honest Identification, No Guesswork

The risk with selling coins is being paid melt value for something a collector would pay a premium for. We guard against that by identifying each coin properly — date, mint, variety, and condition — and being open about which coins are genuinely scarce and which are common. Where a coin is worth more to a collector than as metal, we tell you, and price it accordingly. You receive a clear, itemised breakdown, and there is never any pressure to sell.

Free Home Visits Across the South Coast

Rather than carrying a collection into town or trusting coins to the post, you have an expert come to you. Our enhanced DBS-checked, fully insured valuer visits your home anywhere across Dorset, Hampshire, and the wider South Coast, works through your coins in front of you, and pays the same day by bank transfer if you choose to sell. To arrange a free, no-obligation valuation, get in touch and tell us roughly what you have.