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Buy Gold and Silver in Salinas, California

Salinas is a suburban city that is only eight miles away from the Pacific Ocean. World-famous vineyards are located here, and almost on third of the entire world's lettuce crop is produced here. Salinas is famous for being where the writer John Steinbeck was born, and is the setting for one of his most famous novels, Of Mice and Men. There are several highly respected precious metal and coin dealers in Salinas.

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Salinas Coin Exchange

Salinas Coin Exchange is the only shop a collector would want to visit regularly. Their impressive collection includes but isn't limited to rare coins from U.S. and many other countries from all over the world, gold and silver bullion, and various related supplies. They have special coins for all collectors and all pocket sizes.

(831) 443-0600
13 Navajo Dr
Salinas, CA 93906


Salinas Pawn

Salinas Pawn trades and pawns various rare coins, both from the US and from abroad, as well as gold and silver bullion. They accept silver rounds and gold bars in any mint or condition. Salinas Pawn also buys and sells jewelry, home appliances, musical instruments, and a wide range of other goods, and their supplies refresh daily so that you can find something new every day. They offer layaway plans and also run shops in Seaside and Watsonville, California.

(831) 770-0524
431 East Market St.
Salinas, CA 93905


Carmel Stamp and Coin Shop

Carmel is a local mom and pop store that deals in rare coins. This supplier has an extensive offering, including U.S. and world coins and stamps, tokens and medals, precious metal coins, paper bills, jewelry, and collectible items. Their extensive selection of gold and silver coins includes some rare pre-1933 U.S. pieces. They also provide appraisals and grading submission services. Established in 1942, this is one of the oldest coin shops in this area.

(831) 624-3951
Mission St. Near 8th Ave
PO Box 3366
Carmel, CA 93923


A Niche in Tyme

Located on Monterey Peninsula, A Niche in Tyme is a collectible shop that offers rare coins, gold and silver among other things. They focus on aesthetically appealing coins, their stock including more than 10,000 different items at any given time. Since they purchase stuff from individual collectors on an ongoing basis, their stock changes daily. They also accept all forms of precious metals, including jewelry, coins, and even scrap. Established in 1984, A Niche in Tyme originates from Virginia but has moved to the Salinas area in 2006.

(831) 643-9931
588 Lighthouse Ave
Pacific Grove, CA 93950