Iowa, the Hawkeye State, is a Midwestern state between the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, an area sometimes known as the “American Heartland” or the Corn Belt. Though best known for corn fields, in fact Iowa has a diverse agricultural and manufacturing-based economy.

The state has many hobbyist gold prospectors; small deposits of both gold and silver can be found here. Iowa is also home to several well-regarded coin dealers,  most are located in the capital and largest city, Des Moines.

Local Gold and Silver Dealers in IA

If you are looking for coin shops in specific cities located in the state of Iowa be sure to check out our other local directory pages:

• Local coin shops in Des Moines, IA
• Local coin shops in Cedar Rapids, IA
• Local coin shops in Davenport, IA

Below is a list of local precious metals dealers in Iowa, including directions to each local shop.

Chester’s Coins & Gifts

Chester’s Coins is a local Iowa coin dealer founded by Scott Nichols, a former president of the Iowa Numismatic Association. An authorized NGC and PCGS dealer, this is a full-service coin shop that buys, sells, trades, and appraises all forms of coins and bullion, including rare and ancient coins, paper currency, gold, and silver.

Chester’s strives to offer a wide range of coins at every price point from $1 to $5000. They do have minimum purchase requirements for certain gold and silver bullion coins (such as 20 coins, 500 silver ounces, or $1000 face value for 34%, 40%, and 90% silver), though they can often source single coins at a slightly higher premium.

221 Main Street
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-9222

Ron’s Coins

Ron’s Coins, a Cedar Rapids coin dealer, is known for confidentiality and integrity. Their services are available by appointment only; the shop does not publicize walk-in hours. Ron’s Coins buys and sells rare and historical coins, along with jewelry, coins and bullion made of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.

Ron’s is a PCGS and NGC authorized dealer and a US Mint authorized dealer that strives to offer one-on-one service for every customer. Their most popular products include American Eagle bullion coins, Engelhard silver bullion, and US Mint proof sets. Their appraisal fee is $35 per hour unless they purchase your collection.

620 Center Point Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 365-6108

Capital City Coins & Bullion

Capital City Coins offers competitive rates and promises to match or beat the prices offered by other local coin dealers. They buy, sell, trade, and appraise jewelry, coins, bullion, and precious metal scrap. Appraisals are free, and Capital City Coins offers after hours appointments any day of the week. Their products include gold and silver bullion bars, raw and slabbed coins, and paper currency.

7576 Hickman Rd
Des Moines, IA 50324
(515) 276-9352

Quad City Coin & Antique Company

Quad City Coin is a small Iowa coin dealer specializing in US and foreign coinage. They regularly search the 7-state area around Iowa to purchase coins and collectibles from individual investors and other dealers.

In recognition of their location in a small Midwest town, Quad City Coin offers an expansive selection online. Quad City is a member of the American Numismatic Association and the Iowa Numismatic Association.

2395 Tech Dr #10
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-9189

Christopher’s Fine Jewelry & Rare Coins

Christopher’s Fine Jewelry & Rare Coins specializes in precious metal jewelry and coins. Their coin selection includes US and foreign coins and currency, proof and mint sets, and precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium).

Christopher’s buys gold and silver bullion, scrap, and jewelry, and also offer appraisals for a fee of $35 per hour, which is waived if the shop purchases the collection. Their precious metal offerings include the most popular forms of gold and silver bullion, in a wide variety of sizes to suit any investor’s budget.

3427 Merle Hay Rd.
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 251-4031 

Thank you for reading our guide to gold and silver buying in Iowa. If you know of any other coin or bullion shops in IA, please contact us so we can update our directory.