WISCONSIN
RULES OF GOLD
Are Gold and Silver Recognized as Legal Tender? - No.
Sales Tax Laws on Gold and Silver - According to Tax Statute 11.78, silver and gold bullion fall under the category of "tangible property" and other umbrella categories that make them subject to sales taxation.
Is Capital Gains Tax Levied on Gold and Silver? - Yes.
Do the State's Laws Allow for a State Bullion Depository? - No.
Does the State Hold Gold and Silver Reserves? - No.
Does the State Hold Physical Gold and/or Silver in Government Pension Funds? - No.
If you are looking for gold and silver dealer or coin shops in specific cities located in state of Wisconsin be sure to check out our other local coin shop pages:
Greater Milwaukee Coin
4040 N. Calhoun Rd.
Brookfield, WI 53005
Greater Milwaukee Coin buys and sells both rare coins and precious metals. Their specialties include buffalo nickels, Washington quarters, Morgan silver dollars, and gold and silver coins. With several storefronts throughout the greater Milwaukee area, Greater Milwaukee Coin is an NGC and PCGS authorized dealer noted for their particularly wide selection of graded U.S. coins.
Shorewood Coin Shop
4409 North Oakland Avenue
Shorewood, WI 53211
(414) 961-0999
Shorewood Coin Shop carries coins, paper currency, and coin collecting supplies. Their inventory includes U.S., foreign, ancient, and rare coins, as well as gold and silver jewelry. They serve individual coin collectors and also offer wholesale pricing. Because they actively buy from individuals, the inventory is continually changing. Founded in 1979, Shorewood Coin Shop also offers appraisals.
Kaminski Coin Company
1411 Michigan Ave.
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(877) 254-7908
Kaminski Coin Co., a PCGS and NGC authorized dealer, buys and sells U.S. rare coins, as well as gold and silver bullion. They offer recommendations, appraisals, and grading submission services from PCGS, NGC, and CAC. Most of their rare coins are graded.
All of Kaminski's raw coins are guaranteed to certify to at least the grade advertised. Some of the best rare coins in their inventory can be viewed online. Founded in 1978, the owners have access to a national network of coin dealers to help collectors track down elusive coins.
Civitas Galleries
6800 University Ave
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 836-1777
Civitas Galleries specializes in ancient, medieval, and shipwreck coins. They also carry U.S. and foreign coins. A PCGS and NGC authorized dealer, Civitas Galleries buys gold, silver, coins, paper currency, tokens and medals, and bullion. Many of the items in their coin inventory can be viewed and purchased online.
Derzon Coins
2069 South 108th Street
West Allis, WI 53227
(414) 543-8833
Derzon Coins buys and sells gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins, along with U.S. coins and currency. Their inventory ranges from rare graded U.S. gold coins to silver American Eagle bullion coins. They also deal in jewelry, flatware, and other precious metal items. Founded in the 1950s, Derzon Coins is among Wisconsin’s oldest coin dealers.
Mark Ferguson Rare Coins
PO Box 177
Oshkosh, WI 54903
(920) 233-6777
Mark Ferguson Rare Coins buys and sells PCGS, NGC, and CAC certified coins. They specialize in high-end U.S. rarities. A professional coin dealer since 1969, Mark Ferguson offers grading submission, consulting, and appraisal services, as well as a want list service. Mark Ferguson Rare Coins also buys and sells gold and silver bullion, including coins, bars, and rounds.
Medalcraft
2660 W. Mason Street
Green Bay, WI 54303
(800) 558-6348
Medalcraft Mint produces die-struck coins and medallions in both base and precious metals. This private mint, founded in Green Bay in 1948, has in-house design and minting capabilities. They specialize in custom-minted metal products.