What Determines the Value of Your Gold Coins
Not all gold coins are valued the same way. Here's how to tell the difference between bullion and collectible coins, and what that means for your offer.
What is a bullion coin?
Bullion coins — like American Gold Eagles or Canadian Gold Maple Leafs — are valued primarily by their precious metal content: weight multiplied by purity, priced against the live spot price. Their value tracks the metals market closely, with only a modest premium over melt value.
What is a collectible (numismatic) coin?
Collectible coins can carry additional value beyond their metal content based on rarity, mint year, condition and demand among collectors. Older or limited-mintage coins sometimes sell for well above their bullion value — this is why every coin is evaluated individually rather than by weight alone.
How can I tell which type I have?
You often can't tell without expertise, and that's fine — bring your coins in as-is. We check each coin for both its metal content and any numismatic value, so you're never leaving a collectible premium on the table by assuming it's just bullion.
Does the condition of a coin matter?
For bullion coins, condition has little effect on value since they're priced by metal content. For collectible coins, condition (referred to as "grade") can significantly affect value — a well-preserved coin can be worth meaningfully more than a worn example of the same year and type.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you buy foreign gold coins?
Yes, coins from many countries are evaluated for metal content and collectible value.
Should I clean my coins before bringing them in?
No — cleaning can actually reduce a collectible coin's value. Bring them as-is.
Do you buy full collections?
Yes, from a single coin to a complete collection.
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