Ever since the 1848 Gold Rush, the state of California has been synonymous with gold. Today, California has one of the highest numbers of gold and silver coin dealers of any state in America.
Within the state, there are dozens of bullion dealers ranging from small to large. While gold is especially popular here given the state’s rich history of gold mining, there are also many dealers offering wide selections of silver bullion, rare coins, and paper currency.
If you are looking for coin shops in specific cities located in the state of California be sure to check out our other local directory pages:
Below is a list of local precious metals dealers in California, including directions to each local shop.
This nationally renowned coin dealer, serving California coin collectors for more than four decades, is one of the best-known coin shops in the country. They offer a balanced selection of rare coins and precious metal bullion, and they will also purchase coins and bullion from investors.
Alhambra can also assist you with appraisals, PCGS and NGC grading services, and setting up a precious metal IRA for retirement investment. In addition to selling to the public, Alhambra Coin Center is also a wholesaler, selling to other coin dealers across the country.
254 East Main Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 282-1151
(800) 932-2646
CNI is one of the largest bullion dealers in the country, enabling them to offer reasonable prices on a wide range of coins and bullion. Their buy and sell prices are published on their website, and many of their products can be purchased online.
Note that they do have a $2000 minimum order for online purchases. CNI does guarantee to purchase from customers for any item purchased through them. Their customers enjoy free grading and appraisals, along with a 24-hour quote-line and 7 day return policy. Their beautiful showroom offers a must-see collection of coins, whether you are new to numismatics or an experienced investor.
525 West Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90301
(800) 225-7531
Over nearly five decades, Liberty Coin has handled more than half a billion dollars worth of transactions. Known as the largest coin dealer in the region, they are one of the biggest coin shops in the country. All of the products they offer are available for purchase through their online storefront.
Their store categories include bullion, certified coins, US Mint and United States coins, world coins, rolls of coins, and paper currency. Current precious metal prices are posted on their site. They buy gold, silver, and platinum bullion and coins, rare coins and currency, US Mint products, and gold jewelry.
2201 E. Willow Street, Suite AA
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(800) 400-0824
For more than three decades, Fresno Coin Gallery has served as a Fresno institution. They are devoted to helping their local community and providing an opportunity for collectors and investors to learn more about numismatics.
In 2003, the shop expanded, allowing Fresno Coin Gallery to expand their offerings even further. They specialize in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion. Because they actively buy from individuals, the selection is always changing; their showroom offers US and foreign coins, proof and mint sets, silver dollars, and ancient coins.
4616 N. Blackstone Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-2646
Established in 1958, this is one of California’s oldest coin shops. For decades, San Jose Coin Shop has had a reputation for top-notch customer service and high quality coins.
This PCGS authorized dealer buys and sell US and foreign coins and currency, precious metal bullion, and scrap gold and silver. They can also help fulfill your coin want list.
1084 Meridian Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 266-2500
Baysavers, located in Fair Oaks, is here to meet all of your coin and bullion needs, and also offers a wide array of jewelry, stamps, collectibles, and coin collecting supplies. They even offer gold panning supplies, if you’d rather try your hand at panning for your own gold.
Their coin selection includes commemorative, proof, and mint sets along with silver and gold coins, rounds, bars, and scrap. Some of their products can be purchased through the website, while others — particularly precious metal bullion — cannot be purchased online; investors must call for pricing on these products.
8548 Madison Avenue
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 961-9130
Also browse the gold and silver mints local to California. Some of these mints offer retail products, while others are wholesale only.
This small private mint is headquartered in Los Angeles. They have very little online presence. Northstar mints silver bars in 10, 25, and 50 troy ounce sizes, as well as silver rounds carrying a classic liberty design. Their bars are fairly plain but well made; they can frequently be purchased through large silver dealers.
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A branch of the United States Mint, the San Francisco Mint opened in 1854 to mint coins from the newly mined gold of the California Gold Rush.
Over its history, the mint has been responsible for minting many U.S. coins intended for circulation. Today, the San Francisco Mint is responsible for minting proof coinage. Coins originating here bear a mintmark of ‘S’.
155 Hermann St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Golden State Mint is one of the country’s top private mints. Established in 1974, GSM has minted millions of silver, gold, and copper rounds and bars. They are particularly well-known for their one ounce and fractional silver rounds in Buffalo and Incuse Indian designs. Golden State Mint also mints custom designs. There is a 100 troy ounce minimum purchase when ordering directly from Golden State.
Great American Mint operates a cutting-edge precious metals refinery and bullion mint. They purchase gold and silver directly from dealers and individuals, then refine it and produce investment-grade bullion products.
Their Great American Mint rounds carry a classic eagle design, while the bars have a more nondescript appearance.
1020 North Armando Street
Anaheim, CA 92708
Crown Gold Exchange, founded in 2010, offers ten locations throughout the state of California. They buy and sell all forms of silver, gold, and platinum, such as jewelry, bullion, coins, silverware, and dental gold. They are known for their efficient, professional service and great prices.
(760) 346-1600
72333 CA-111
Suite C
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(949) 709-1457
30352 Esperanza
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(714) 650-9695
14032 Beach Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683
Thank you for reading our guide to gold and silver buying in California. If you know of any other coin or bullion shops in CA, please contact us so we can update our directory.