What We Purchase
We pride ourselves on offering fair and competitive prices for various collectibles, including coins, paper money, jewelry, and precious metals. Whether you’re selling a single item or an entire collection, our experienced team provides transparent appraisals based on rarity, condition, and current market value. From antique coins to modern bullion and gold or silver jewelry—even broken or outdated pieces—we’re here to ensure you get the best value in a smooth, trustworthy selling process.
What do we commonly purchase?
A Quick Guide to Help You Know Before You Bring It In
Are you thinking about selling your coins, currency, or precious metals? Not everything jingling in your junk drawer is an item Pinehurst Coins will purchase. Use this guide to help determine whether it merits reaching out or bringing your items in for evaluation.
Items Worth Reaching Out About
These items often have collectible, historical, or intrinsic value.
Precious Metal Bullion
- Gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bars and rounds
- Gold, silver, platinum, or palladium coins such as American Gold Eagles, Silver Maple Leafs, Krugerrand’s, etc.
Key-Date or Rare Coins
- Coins with low mintages or special historical significance, like a 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent, 1916-D Mercury Dime, or 1893-S Morgan Dollar
- U.S. or foreign gold coins
Pre-1965 U.S. Silver Coins
- Dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollars dated 1964 or earlier
- 90% silver content adds intrinsic value
Jewelry
- Gold and silver jewelry including items that are broken (we buy for metal weight and purity)
Sterling Silver Pieces
- Silverware, Tea service, candlesticks, etc(we buy for metal weight and purity)
Uncirculated or Proof Sets
- Especially United States sets in the original government packaging
- Mint sets and proof sets with collectible or silver coins
Collectible Paper Currency
- Pre-1935 U.S. notes (especially large-size or unusual denominations)
- Select foreign currency with historical or metal content
Items We Typically Do Not Purchase
While every coin has a story, some just don’t carry collectible or resale value.
Modern Change
- Most pennies and nickels after 1959, Quarters after 1965, Half-dollars after 1970
- State Quarters and America the Beautiful series in circulation
Foreign Coins Without Silver or Gold Content
- Most post-WWII foreign coins are not valuable for resale
TV & Internet “Novelty” Coins
- Gold-plated, colorized, or “commemorative” coins sold online or through infomercials
Modern U.S. Paper Money
- Notes printed after the 1950s with standard serial numbers
Gold & Silver Plated Jewelry
- Basemetal jewelry that has been covered with a thin layer of gold or silver
Silver Plated Pieces
- Basemetal silverware, Tea service, and candlesticks that have been covered with a thin layer of silver
Not Sure? Just Ask!
We understand it’s not always easy to tell what’s valuable. If you’re unsure, please email clear photos of your items to [email protected]. We’re happy to guide you before you make the trip, especially for collections, heirlooms, or unusual finds.
1) To make an appointment or inquire about selling to us, please send an email to [email protected].
We highly recommend you call to schedule an appointment at our retail location. While we will take walk-ins at our earliest availability, please note that walk-in availability is not guaranteed.
Pinehurst Coins
5 Trotter Hills Circle
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Bring all numismatic material for a free appraisal. We will gladly take the time to explain what you have, what it is worth and what we will pay for your items.
2) Visit our Coin Purchasing Site: (Current US Mint Releases only)
Visit Pinehurst Coins Purchasing. Where you can see all the current US Mint release coins that we are purchasing. Here, you will be able to create a purchase order for the coins you are selling to us.
Jewelry
Scrap Gold & Silver
Paper Money & Bills
