Who buys old coins near me, and who pays attention to what?
Five kinds of buyers take old coins, and each one looks at a different part of the coin. Knowing which is which is how you avoid selling a scarce date as pocket change or a silver dollar as scrap.
| Buyer | What they look at | What to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Coin shops and coin dealers | Date, mint mark, condition and metal | The best fit for a mixed jar or an inherited collection, as long as they sort before they weigh |
| Gold and silver buyers | Metal content and weight | Fine for bullion and worn silver; a buyer who only weighs will miss collector premiums |
| Pawn shops | Mostly metal, and many lend rather than buy | A loan is not a sale; ask whether you are being offered cash for the coins outright |
| Auction houses | Rare and high-grade pieces | Worth it for a true rarity; slow, with fees, and most pocket-change coins are not accepted |
| Online marketplaces | Whatever a stranger will pay | You photograph, ship, insure and wait, and the risk of a return or a dispute is yours |
We work as the first kind: a walk-in coin buyer that checks every coin for collector value before it ever goes on the scale, and buys outright. We do not lend.
Old coins we buy and what decides each one
| Old coins | Metal | What the offer turns on |
|---|---|---|
| Silver dollars (Morgan and Peace) | 90% silver | Date and mint mark first; common dates in worn condition sell near their silver |
| Pre-1965 dimes, quarters and half dollars | 90% silver | Usually silver content; key dates like a 1916-D dime are pulled out and priced alone |
| 1965 to 1970 Kennedy half dollars | 40% silver | Silver content, plus condition on uncirculated pieces |
| Buffalo nickels, Indian Head and wheat pennies | Base metal | Collector value only: date, mint mark and how much detail is left |
| Old US and foreign gold coins | Varies by coin | Collector check first, then XRF purity reading and weight |
| Proof sets, mint sets and certified coins | As issued | The set or the grade on the holder; keep them exactly as they came |
No list covers everything in a coin jar. Bring the old coins as they are, including the ones you think are worthless, and we sort them with you.
How selling old coins works at our counters
Bring the coins and a valid photo ID, which New Jersey requires for any precious-metal sale. We go through the coins for date, mint mark and condition and pull out anything with collector interest. Silver and gold coins are read with an XRF analyzer and weighed on a state-certified scale while you watch, and you see the reading, the weight and the live metal price the offer is built from.
Accept and you are paid in cash the same visit. Decline and the coins go home with you at no charge. For a large collection or an estate, a call ahead to (732) 483-4145 helps us have the right buyer at the counter when you arrive.
Should I clean old coins before I sell them?
No. Cleaning or polishing can permanently cut an old coin's collector value and never adds to its metal. Leave dirt and toning alone, keep coins in their albums, rolls or holders, and bring them as they are.
Old coin buyers near you: all 8 Cash 4 Gold Trading Post stores
Every store buys old coins the same way. All 8 are open Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM; Saturday hours vary by store, Brick and New Brunswick are closed Saturday, and every store is closed Sunday. Each store has its own coin page with the address and directions.
Have a jar of old coins, a few silver dollars or a collection you inherited? The look is free and you decide after you see the numbers.
Find your nearest of our 8 storesWho buys old coins near me: FAQs
Who buys old coins near me for cash?
Cash 4 Gold Trading Post buys old coins for cash at 8 Central New Jersey stores: Aberdeen, Brick, East Brunswick, Farmingdale, Manalapan, Middlesex, Millstone and New Brunswick. Walk in with no appointment, and you are paid the same day if you accept the offer.
Do you buy old coins that are not silver or gold?
Yes, when they have collector value. Buffalo nickels, Indian Head pennies, wheat pennies and other base-metal coins are judged on date, mint mark and condition. Common modern coins with no collector interest are worth face value, and we will tell you so.
How do I know if my old coins are worth more than face value?
Silver coins from before 1965 are worth at least their silver, and some dates and mint marks are worth more to collectors. Bring them in and we check each coin for collector value first, then read the metal, and show you both.
Is it better to sell old coins to a coin buyer or online?
Online you can reach more buyers, but you photograph, ship, insure and carry the risk of a return. A walk-in coin buyer looks at the coins in front of you and pays the same visit. For a scarce, high-grade coin, ask whether it should be graded first.
Do I need an appointment to sell old coins?
No. Walk in during store hours at any of our 8 stores. For a large collection or an estate, a call ahead helps us have the right buyer at the counter.