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San Diego Coin Buyers — Sell Gold, Silver & Rare Coins

Trusted buyers of gold, silver, and rare coins in San Diego

Serving La Jolla, Coronado, Carlsbad, Escondido, and all of San Diego County.

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Serving the San Diego Area

US Gold and Coin has been buying gold, silver, and rare coins from San Diego sellers for years. Southern California has a deep numismatic tradition — from the San Francisco Mint coins that circulated throughout the West Coast to the generations of military families who collected coins while stationed at Naval Base San Diego, Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, and Naval Air Station North Island. Whether you are settling a family estate in La Jolla, downsizing a collection in Hillcrest, or converting bullion to cash from the Gaslamp Quarter, we make the process direct and efficient.

Our fully insured mail-in service is designed for San Diego sellers who want competitive, market-driven pricing without the hassle of visiting a local shop. We ship prepaid kits to any address in San Diego County, evaluate items within 24–48 hours of receipt, and issue same-day payment once you accept. When you sell to us, you are working with buyers who recognize the difference between a common-date Peace Dollar and a key-date Morgan worth thousands.

San Diego's numismatic community is one of the largest in California. The county is home to the San Diego Numismatic Society, regular coin shows at the Scottish Rite Center, and a network of collectors who have been active for decades. Whether you are a longtime member of the local coin community or you just discovered a collection in a family member's closet, we are equipped to handle your coins and precious metals. We serve every zip code in San Diego County, from the border communities near Imperial Beach and San Ysidro to the North County neighborhoods of Rancho Bernardo and Scripps Ranch.

San Diego Neighborhoods We Serve

La Jolla · Coronado · Gaslamp Quarter · Hillcrest · North Park · Pacific Beach · Mission Valley · Point Loma · Rancho Bernardo · Scripps Ranch · Del Mar · Downtown San Diego

Areas We Serve

San Diego
La Jolla
Coronado
Carlsbad
Encinitas
Escondido
Chula Vista
Oceanside
Poway
El Cajon
National City
Del Mar
What We Purchase

From Single Pieces to Entire Collections

Gold Coins & Bullion - San Diego coin buyers

Gold Coins & Bullion

We purchase all forms of gold from San Diego sellers. This includes American Gold Eagles in all sizes (1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz), Canadian Maple Leafs, South African Krugerrands, Austrian Philharmonics, Chinese Pandas, and Australian Kangaroos. We are active buyers of pre-1933 U.S. gold coins, including $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles (1907-1933), $10 Indian Head Eagles, $5 Liberty Half Eagles, and $2.50 Quarter Eagles. We also buy gold bars from PAMP Suisse, Credit Suisse, Valcambi, and the Perth Mint in sizes from 1 gram to 1 kilo. Every gold item is tested for purity and evaluated for both melt value and numismatic premium. If your gold coins are graded by PCGS or NGC, they may carry a collector premium above spot price, and we factor that into our offer.

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Silver Coins & Bars - San Diego coin buyers

Silver Coins & Bars

Silver is the most frequently sold precious metal from San Diego sellers. We buy Morgan Silver Dollars (1878-1921) including key dates like the 1893-S and 1889-CC, Peace Dollars (1921-1935), Walking Liberty Half Dollars, Franklin Halves, and pre-1965 Washington quarters and Roosevelt dimes, commonly called 90% junk silver. Modern bullion includes 1 oz American Silver Eagles, Canadian Silver Maple Leafs, and silver rounds from private mints at competitive rates tied to live spot. We also buy 10 oz and 100 oz silver bars from Engelhard, Johnson Matthey, Sunshine Minting, and other refiners. Sterling silver flatware sets (.925 purity), tea services, and hollowware are welcome. If you have a large lot of unsorted silver coins or bags of 90% silver, we will sort, count, and test everything for you at no charge.

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Rare & Numismatic Coins - San Diego coin buyers

Rare & Numismatic Coins

Rare coins require expert evaluation, and our team identifies key dates, mint errors, repunched mint marks, and die varieties that affect value. We regularly purchase Carson City (CC) Morgan dollars, early U.S. type coins including Draped Bust, Capped Bust, and Seated Liberty issues, and classic commemorative half dollars from the 1892-1954 series. San Francisco Mint coins, struck just 120 miles north of San Diego, are of particular interest to West Coast collectors. Coins graded by PCGS or NGC command higher prices, but we also evaluate raw coins. Send us photos of both sides and we will provide an initial assessment within 24 hours. We are particularly active buyers of coins in the $500 to $50,000 range, though we handle pieces at every price point.

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Estate Collections - San Diego coin buyers

Estate Collections

Settling an estate in San Diego often means dealing with coin collections, gold jewelry, and silver pieces accumulated over a lifetime. Many collections were brought to the area by military families stationed at Naval Base San Diego, Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, and Naval Air Station North Island. We work with families, estate attorneys, and executors throughout San Diego County to evaluate and purchase entire collections, from a cigar box of Indian Head pennies and Mercury dimes to organized albums of key-date Morgans and gold Double Eagles. Our insured mail-in service makes it simple regardless of where you are. We catalog each item, provide a written appraisal, and make a single offer for the lot. You are never pressured to sell.

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The Process

How It Works

01

Contact Us

Call us, submit photos through our online form, or request a free insured shipping kit. There is no cost and no obligation.

02

Expert Evaluation

Our numismatic team evaluates your items using current market prices, recent auction records, and professional grading standards.

03

Same-Day Payment

Accept our offer and get paid the same day. We issue payment by check or wire transfer with no delays, holds, or hidden fees.

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Why San Diego Trusts Us

15+

Years in Business

A+

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$100M+

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Testimonials

What San Diego Customers Say

"My father was a Navy captain stationed at Naval Base San Diego for 20 years and collected coins throughout his career. After he passed, I sent the collection to US Gold and Coin through their mail-in service. They identified several key-date Morgan Dollars and a group of pre-1933 gold pieces I didn't know were valuable. Fair prices across the board."

Robert M.La Jolla

"Sold a collection of American Gold Eagles along with several bags of pre-1965 silver quarters. They priced everything based on current market rates, not some lowball offer. The whole process from mailing to payment took less than a week. Highly recommend."

Patricia S.Coronado

"Had three generations worth of coins sitting in a safe — everything from Indian Head pennies to Walking Liberty half dollars and a few gold Double Eagles. They evaluated each piece individually, explained the grading on the phone, and made a single fair offer for the lot. Check arrived two days after I accepted."

James D.Carlsbad

"I inherited my uncle's silver collection — bags of pre-1965 quarters and dimes, plus about twenty 10 oz silver bars. Got quotes from two local shops first, then called US Gold and Coin. Their offer was noticeably higher on both the junk silver and the bars. Payment was fast and the whole experience was professional."

Linda W.Escondido

"Converted a small gold bullion portfolio — five 1 oz Canadian Maple Leafs and ten 1 oz Silver Eagles — to cash when gold hit new highs. They locked in the price during our call, sent the shipping kit the same day, and had a wire transfer in my account within 48 hours of receiving the package. Couldn't ask for more."

Thomas K.Encinitas

"Was nervous about mailing coins but their process was seamless — insured shipping both ways, a detailed appraisal call, and same-day payment. Sold a collection of Mercury dimes, Standing Liberty quarters, and a few Carson City Morgans. They knew exactly what each piece was worth."

Susan R.Chula Vista
Common Questions

San Diego Coin Buying FAQ

Where can I sell gold coins in San Diego?
US Gold and Coin buys gold coins from sellers across San Diego County, including La Jolla, Coronado, Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Escondido. You can call us, submit photos through our online form, or use our fully insured mail-in service. We purchase 1 oz American Gold Eagles, Krugerrands, pre-1933 Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens coins, and all other gold at competitive prices tied to live market rates. Every appraisal is free and there is no obligation to sell.
How do I sell inherited coins in San Diego?
Start by contacting us for a free appraisal. Many San Diego families come to us after inheriting coin collections passed down through generations — often including coins accumulated by military families stationed at Naval Base San Diego, Camp Pendleton, or Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. We evaluate each piece individually, checking dates, mint marks, condition, and rarity, then explain what you have in plain terms. Our team handles everything from a single inherited gold coin to collections with hundreds of pieces. There is never any pressure to accept our offer.
What gold coins are worth the most in San Diego?
Pre-1933 U.S. gold coins like the Saint-Gaudens $20 Double Eagle and Indian Head $10 Eagle often carry significant premiums above melt value, especially in grades above MS-63. Key dates such as the 1907 High Relief and 1911-D Indian Head command strong prices. San Francisco Mint coins (identified by the S mint mark) are especially popular with West Coast collectors. We evaluate every gold coin that San Diego sellers bring us for both metal content and collector demand.
Do you buy silver bars and rounds in San Diego?
Yes. We purchase silver bars, rounds, and bullion from San Diego sellers every week. Whether you have 10 oz Engelhard bars, 1 oz Silver Eagle coins, 90% junk silver bags of pre-1965 dimes and quarters, or 100 oz bars from Johnson Matthey, we offer prices tied directly to the current spot market. We also buy sterling silver flatware, tea services, and holloware. Many San Diego residents are surprised at how much their inherited sterling is worth by weight alone.
How does the mail-in process work from San Diego?
Our mail-in service is popular with San Diego sellers who want competitive offers without visiting a shop. Request a free shipping kit, pack your items securely, and send them via USPS Priority Mail with full insurance coverage. Once we receive your package, our team evaluates each piece within 24–48 hours. We call you to walk through the appraisal item by item, and if you accept the offer, payment is issued the same day by check or wire transfer. If you decline, we ship everything back at our expense.
What are the most valuable rare coins to sell in San Diego?
Key-date Morgan Dollars like the 1893-S and 1895 proof consistently bring strong prices. Carson City mint issues (identified by the CC mint mark), early U.S. type coins such as Draped Bust and Capped Bust halves, and high-grade commemoratives from the 1930s are all in high demand. San Francisco Mint issues are particularly sought after by West Coast collectors. Coins graded by PCGS or NGC typically sell for more than raw examples. Send us photos of both sides and we will provide an initial assessment within 24 hours.
Do you serve all of San Diego County?
Yes. We work with sellers throughout San Diego County — from Oceanside and Carlsbad in the north to Chula Vista and National City in the south, and inland communities like Escondido, Poway, and El Cajon. Our insured mail-in service makes it simple for sellers anywhere in the county to get a professional appraisal and competitive offer without leaving home. Many clients start with a phone call and complete the entire transaction by mail with same-day payment on approval.
How fast do I get paid when selling coins in San Diego?
Same day. Once you accept our offer, we issue payment immediately by check or wire transfer. There are no waiting periods, no holds, and no hidden fees. This applies whether you use our mail-in service or arrange an in-person meeting. Sellers from La Jolla to Chula Vista appreciate that we move quickly and respect their time once a deal is agreed upon.
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Serving all of San Diego County. Contact us to arrange an appraisal or request a free shipping kit.

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Sat: 10am–4pm PT

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