Gold
Sell Gold Coins and Bullion in San Diego
We buy gold coins and bullion at 907 6th Ave in downtown San Diego: American Eagles, Krugerrands, Maple Leafs, Sovereigns, Pandas, and bars from one gram upward. Everything is tested and weighed in front of you and priced against that day’s spot, and we check for collector premium before anything is valued as metal.
What we look at
For coins, weight is not the whole answer. Most modern bullion coins trade close to their metal content, but a date, a mintmark or a grade can put a coin well above melt, and once it has been sold as scrap that difference is gone for good. So we look before we weigh. If a coin is worth more than its gold, we will tell you, even when that makes it harder for us to buy.
- Date and mintmark, before anything is valued as metal
- Whether a piece is bullion, numismatic, or a jeweler’s copy
- Assay card and serial for bars, which speed everything up
- Cleaning or polishing, which reduces a collectible coin’s value rather than improving it
- Weight to the tenth of a gram on a certified scale, in front of you
How we check coins and bars
Our Niton XL2 XRF analyzer helps assess metal composition without a scratch test. For compatible coins and bars, our Sigma PMV Pro adds an electrical-resistivity check alongside weight, dimensions and visual examination. We explain what the findings mean and how they inform your offer. The right combination of checks depends on the item.
What we buy
- American Gold Eagle
- 22K, one ounce and fractional. The most commonly traded US bullion coin.
- American Buffalo
- 24K, .9999 fine. Both the one-ounce Buffalo and one-ounce Gold Eagle contain one troy ounce of fine gold; premiums vary with the coin and market.
- Krugerrand
- 22K South African, one ounce and fractional. Very widely held.
- Canadian Maple Leaf
- .9999 fine. Soft and easily marked, so condition shows.
- British Sovereign and Britannia
- Sovereigns are small and often inherited in quantity.
- Bars and rounds
- PAMP, Credit Suisse, Perth Mint and generic. Assay cards help.
- Pre-1933 US gold
- Double Eagles, Eagles and Half Eagles, where grade can matter a great deal.
and many others
Your item not listed? Don’t worry. We work with far more than we can put on a page. If you are not sure whether we buy what you have, ask us: it takes a minute and the answer is free.
Questions people ask first
Do you pay more than melt for collectible coins?
When the coin justifies it, yes. Pre-1933 US gold, key dates and graded coins can carry a premium well above their metal, and we check before pricing anything as scrap. If your coin is worth more to a collector than to us as metal, we would rather say so than buy it cheaply.
Should I clean my coins before bringing them in?
No, and this is the most costly mistake people make. Cleaning a collectible coin can remove a large part of its value permanently. Bring it exactly as it is, tarnish included.
Do you buy generic bars without an assay card?
Yes. A card and serial make it faster, but an unmarked or poured bar is simply tested first, because purity cannot be assumed from an unofficial stamp.
Is there a minimum quantity?
No. One sovereign in a drawer is worth bringing in, and so is a box of them. There is no minimum on an appraisal and none on a collateral loan either.
Should I remove a coin from its graded holder?
Leave it in its holder for initial review, and keep any assay cards or paperwork with the relevant piece. You do not need to open or clean it before bringing it in. We explain whether further inspection is needed.
Can one test prove everything about a gold bar?
No. XRF assesses the area tested, and a suitable Sigma reading is considered with weight, dimensions, markings and physical examination. A test reading, assay card or photograph alone is not a complete authentication or a final offer.
Also selling gold jewelry, silver or platinum? We weigh those the same way. Prefer to keep it? Explore a gold collateral loan and review the current loan process and terms.
Free appraisal
Bring it in and we will weigh it.
Weekday walk-ins welcome at 907 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101. Saturdays are by appointment only. The owner can sometimes open the store for you, so call ahead and ask.
Reviews
Honest. Genuine. Professional. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, I was very impressed with Kevin’s candor and Janelle’s kindness. There are no pressure tactics, the items are of top-tier quality, and the service is exceptional. I recommend this business to anyone looking for luxury/ designer items and for jewelry buyers/ seller.
View Google profile ↗Such a welcoming environment. Knowledgeable, professional and friendly staff and service . I will continue to use and recommend San Diego Jewelry Buyers for all jewelry needs. You should too! You won’t be disappointed.
View Google profile ↗I had a wonderful experience, Kevin seemed very upfront and knowledgeable about what I was inquiring. The store was easy to access downtown and they even had parking spots for free for customers, which was great and convenient. The store itself was nice looking and professional. The experience itself was no pressure and no hassle. I have no complaints. I would recommend anybody that needed to sell jewelry or gold that they were trying to offload To check them out. Five stars would use again!
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- Since
- 2006 · 20 years
- Rating
- A+ BBB Accredited
- Appraisal
- Free, verbal, in person
- Service
- One-on-one with our specialists