The state of California offers one of the highest concentrations of gold dealers anywhere in the country. In San Diego, especially, there are dozens of coin dealers. Given the state’s history of gold mining and the 1848 Gold Rush, it should comes as no surprise that gold investing is especially popular in San Diego. There are also many reputable dealers offering rare coins, paper currency, and silver bullion.

Bullion Sales Tax In San Diego, CA

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Local Gold and Silver Dealers in San Diego, CA

Below is a list of some of the most reputable San Diego coin sellers.

San Diego Coin and Bullion

Also known as The Coin Shop, San Diego Coin & Bullion strives to be San Diego’s coin collecting destination, with a complete array of collectible coins, precious metals, and collecting supplies. Their selection spans U.S., foreign, and ancient coins. They also carry a wide selection of bullion, including popular coins like the American Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf, Chinese Panda, Austrian Philharmonic, and Australian Kangaroo.

(858) 569-5222
7420 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite #113
San Diego, CA 92111

John Franklin Coins

John Franklin Coins specializes in rare and collectible U.S. Coins, especially Morgan silver dollars. Since 1968, this coin shop has bought and sold U.S. coins, gold, and silver. This PCGS authorized dealer is known for their high-grade rare U.S. coins, U.S. gold coins, and certified coins. John Franklin Coins carries popular bullion coins, including the American Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf, and South African Krugerrand. A selection of their coins can be purchased through their website.

(858) 278-6671
7710 Balboa Ave
Ste 111
San Diego, CA 92111

First National Bullion

First National Bullion views rare coins as an investment opportunity. Their selection of high-grade rare coins, as well as bullion in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, is carefully chosen with investors in mind. They carry the American Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf, Austrian Philharmonic, and other popular bullion coins, as well as bars in a variety of mints and sizes. Buy and sell prices are clearly listed on their website. First National can also assist with precious metal IRA investment. Note that they do have a minimum purchase requirement of $1,500 for all forms of physical bullion and coins.

(800) 866-0879
4885 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111

United Coin and Precious Metals

United Coin and Precious Metals views coin investment as a form of wealth protection. They carry gold, silver, and platinum bullion, as well as certified rare coins, and can assist with precious metal IRA investment. Their collectible coin inventory focuses on U.S. coins from 1792 to present. Bid and ask prices for many popular precious metal coins are listed on their website. Owner Peter Kevorkian, a lifelong coin collector, is committed to assisting collectors and investors alike who are interested in any form of physical precious metals, from coins to bars to scrap jewelry.

(858) 412-6462
950 Silverado St
La Jolla, CA 92037

Thanks for checking out our directory of Gold and Silver dealers in San Diego, CA. If you know of any other local coin and/or bullion shops in the San Diego area, please contact us so we can update our directory.