The CoinsNearMe directory lists 8 coin shops and dealers in San Francisco, California, each with a verified address and Google reviews or a website. The top-rated, Witter Coin, holds 4.9 stars across 1,272 Google reviews. Of the 8, 2 trade gold and silver bullion and 2 offer appraisals.
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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 Francisco coin shop directory.
Best-rated coin shops in San Francisco
Ranked by Google rating, then number of reviews. Ratings come from Google Maps; open any shop for current hours.
1. Witter Coin
More than 1,272 Google reviews at 4.9 stars. This dealer on Lombard Street buys and sells coins, offers appraisals and carries U.S. coins. Hours, phone and directions »
2. Coin & Gold Buyer SF
More than 560 Google reviews at 4.9 stars. The shop on 12th Avenue buys and sells coins and carries U.S. coins. Hours, phone and directions »
3. Polyak Precious Metals
181 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars. The store on Polk Street buys and sells coins, trades gold and silver bullion, offers appraisals and carries U.S. coins. Hours, phone and directions »
4. Bay Area Gold and Silver Buyers
A 4.9-star rating from 131 Google reviews. This dealer on Sutter Street buys and sells coins, trades gold and silver bullion and carries U.S. coins. Hours, phone and directions »
5. Robert R. Johnson Coin and Stamp Company
33 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars. The store on 3rd Street buys and sells coins. Hours, phone and directions »
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More coin shops in San Francisco
Also in the San Francisco directory, by number of Google reviews:
- Stevens MFG Gold & Diamond Buyers
- Hopes' Antiques, Asian Coins, & Stationery
- Stack's Bowers Galleries San Francisco
How to choose a coin shop in San Francisco
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. 2 of the San Francisco 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. 2 San Francisco shops list appraisals. Grading: you don't need your own PCGS or NGC account; an authorized dealer can submit coins for you.
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See all 8 shops: the San Francisco coin shop directory has every listing with addresses, hours and services.
Frequently asked questions
How many coin shops are in San Francisco?
The CoinsNearMe directory lists 8 coin shops and dealers in San Francisco with a verified address and Google reviews or a website. The full list is on the San Francisco directory page.
What is the best-rated coin shop in San Francisco?
Witter Coin is the top-rated coin shop in San Francisco in this guide, with 4.9 stars across 1,272 Google reviews.
Where can I get coins appraised in San Francisco?
2 coin shops in San Francisco list appraisals in the directory. Call ahead to ask about fees and whether they appraise whole collections.
Do San Francisco coin shops buy gold and silver?
Yes. 2 shops in San Francisco 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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