Chicago is home to numerous longstanding coin dealers, offering everything from historic U.S. coinage to the newest gold and silver bullion coins. Since reputation is so important in this industry, it is crucial to find a coin dealer who you can trust, whether you are buying or selling. Fortunately, Chicago has many highly regarded coin and precious metal dealers.
A-1 Jewelry & Coin
(773) 868-0300
1827 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60613
Established in 1984, A-1 Jewelry & Coin is a family-run coin shop specializing in currency, rare coins, and bullion. This shop also offers appraisals. A-1 Jewelry & Coin also deals in jewelry, diamonds, flatware, and other collectibles and precious metal items. They are known for competitive prices and a large, ever-changing selection. In addition to their Chicago storefront, A-1 also sells through eBay.
Niles Coin Shop
(847) 967-5575
7635 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Niles, IL 60714
Located a short drive north of the city, Niles Coin Shop is set up to offer something for everyone, from families to new collectors to experienced buyers. Their selection includes high-grade rare coins, silver bullion, and much more. An authorized PCGS and NGC dealer, Niles is known for knowledgeable staff ready to help you make sound buying decisions. In addition to the coins available for purchase in their shop, Niles Coin Shop also runs twice-monthly auctions of numismatic collectibles.
Archie's Coins and Collectibles
(773) 774-1433
5516 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
Established in 1955, Archie's is one of Chicago's oldest coin shops. This family-operated shop serves as both a hobby shop and gold buyer. The owner and employees have more than 135 combined years of numismatic experience, and are happy to share this expertise with new and experienced collectors alike. Archie's is known for offering an especially wide selection of U.S. coins, and also buys and sells bullion, jewelry, and precious metal scrap. Archie's Coins is an NGC and PCGS authorized dealer.
Morton Grove Coins & Collectibles
(847) 967-9200
9241 Waukegan Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Morton Grove Coins was founded in 2008, and is a family owned business catering to coin collectors, as well as precious metal buyers. Morton Grove Coins is known for carrying the latest U.S. mint releases, and also stocks a wide selection of historic and modern U.S. coins and currency. MGCC buys and sells gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Their selection includes ancient coins, coin collecting supplies, silver bars, sterling jewelry, and more. An NGC and PCGS authorized dealer, MGCC is also a member of the America Numismatics Association and the Illinois Numismatics Association, and regularly attends area coin shows.
New Era Jewelry & Coin
(773) 772-9100
4359 W Diversey Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
New Era Jewelry & Coin buys, sells, and appraises gold, silver, and platinum bullion, collectible U.S. coins and paper money, and jewelry. They also deal in diamonds, watches, foreign coins, and sterling silver flatware. While they specialize in coins bought and sold for their precious metal value, they also deal in historic and rare coins, catering to buyers and collectors. New Era also sells on eBay and offers written appraisals by appointment.
Glenview Coin & Collectibles Inc.
(847) 724-1075
1713 Glenview Rd
Glenview, IL 60025
Founded in 1984, this family-operated coin shop is located in historic downtown Glenview. They are known for having a constantly-changing inventory of valuable coins and unique collectibles, making this shop fun to browse. Glenview Coin & Collectibles deals with new and experienced collectors alike and carries a wide array of U.S. and foreign coins and paper money, with a focus on rare and historic coins rather than precious metal bullion. Their collectible inventory includes sports cards, jewelry, collecting supplies, and political memorabilia. Glenview Coin offers PCGS, NGC, and ANACS coin certification, and also sells on eBay.
Stamp King
(773) 775-2100
7139 W Higgins Avenue
Chicago, IL 60656
Chicago's Stamp King is an old-fashioned stamp and coin dealer with little internet presence. Focusing on collectible coins and stamps, this shop is known for an expansive and unique inventory of historic and rare coins, including U.S. and foreign coins.