The CoinsNearMe directory lists 14 coin shops and dealers in San Diego, California, each with a verified address and Google reviews or a website. The top-rated, Crown Gold Exchange, has a perfect 5.0 across 401 Google reviews. Of the 14, 7 trade gold and silver bullion, 4 offer appraisals and 1 takes PCGS or NGC grading submissions.
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This guide ranks the best-rated of them by Google review score, with a review floor so a shop with three perfect reviews can't outrank one with three hundred. For every shop in the city, with hours, phone numbers and services, see the San Diego coin shop directory.
Best-rated coin shops in San Diego
Ranked by Google rating, then number of reviews. Ratings come from Google Maps; open any shop for current hours.
1. Crown Gold Exchange
A flawless 5.0 from 401 Google reviewers. This dealer on Mission Gorge Road buys and sells coins. Hours, phone and directions »
2. Precious Metals Refinery
A perfect 5.0 across 133 Google reviews. The store on Camino Del Rio North buys and sells coins, trades gold and silver bullion and offers appraisals. Hours, phone and directions »
3. Gold Refinery of San Diego
A 4.8-star rating from 280 Google reviews. This dealer on Mission Gorge Road buys and sells coins. Hours, phone and directions »
4. Treasure Trove
A 4.6-star rating from 51 Google reviews. The store on University Avenue buys and sells coins and carries U.S. coins. Hours, phone and directions »
5. San Diego Coin & Bullion
A 4.5-star rating from 190 Google reviews. The shop on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard buys and sells coins, trades gold and silver bullion, offers appraisals and stocks world and ancient coins. Hours, phone and directions »
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More coin shops in San Diego
Also in the San Diego directory, by number of Google reviews:
- BlueVault San Diego
- First National Bullion
- San Diego Coin Buyers
- Centenario Jewelry and Coin Shop
- John Franklin Coins
- Jewelry Coins N More
- Oldtown Coins, Antiques & Collectibles
- Gold Trust Coins & Bullion
- Oceanside Gold Buyer
How to choose a coin shop in San Diego
Match the shop to the job. Buying bullion: compare the premium over spot on the same coin or bar at two or three shops; it varies more than people expect. 7 of the San Diego shops list bullion. Collecting U.S. or world coins: look for a dealer whose case matches what you collect, and ask whether they can find coins for you.
Selling: get an appraisal first, never clean a coin before showing it, and get more than one offer for anything valuable. 4 San Diego shops list appraisals. Grading: you don't need your own PCGS or NGC account; an authorized dealer can submit coins for you. 1 San Diego shop accepts submissions.
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See all 14 shops: the San Diego coin shop directory has every listing with addresses, hours and services.
Frequently asked questions
How many coin shops are in San Diego?
The CoinsNearMe directory lists 14 coin shops and dealers in San Diego with a verified address and Google reviews or a website. The full list is on the San Diego directory page.
What is the best-rated coin shop in San Diego?
Crown Gold Exchange is the top-rated coin shop in San Diego in this guide, with 5.0 stars across 401 Google reviews.
Where can I get coins appraised in San Diego?
4 coin shops in San Diego list appraisals in the directory. Call ahead to ask about fees and whether they appraise whole collections.
Do San Diego coin shops buy gold and silver?
Yes. 7 shops in San Diego list gold and silver bullion. Compare offers against the day's spot price, and ask what share of spot each shop pays.
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