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Silver Ag $66.40 -$0.16
Platinum Pt $1,804.60 $4.31
Palladium Pd $1,363.50 -$5.91
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Complimentary Rare Coin First Look

Think You May Have a Rare or Unusual Coin?

Send Gulfcoast Coin & Jewelry a few clear photographs before making the trip. Our numismatic staff can take a first look and help determine whether your coin may warrant further evaluation in person.

This service is designed for people who believe they may have a rare coin, unusual variety, mint error or coin they are having difficulty identifying.

Submit Your Coin
Before You Submit

Is This Service Right for Your Coin?

Our goal is to save you a trip when we can while giving potentially interesting coins the attention they deserve.

Good Reasons to Submit

  • You believe you may have a rare coin
  • You think your coin may have a mint error
  • You found an unusual date or mint mark
  • You cannot identify the coin
  • You inherited an older coin and do not know what it is
  • You believe you may have an unusual variety
  • You have an older U.S. or world coin that may be collectible
  • You have a certified coin and want to know whether Gulfcoast may be interested

Usually Not Necessary to Submit

  • Standard 1 oz. gold bullion coins
  • Standard silver bullion rounds or bars
  • Common modern circulating coins
  • Coins you simply want a current bullion price for
  • Large quantities of ordinary coins submitted one at a time
  • Repeated submissions of substantially similar common coins
Complimentary Service

Rare Coin First Look Rules

Please read these guidelines before submitting your coin. They help our staff keep this service useful and available to the public.

1

This Is a First Look — Not a Formal Appraisal

Our staff will review the photographs and information you provide. We may give you general information, a preliminary opinion, a ballpark value when appropriate, or recommend that you bring the coin in for further evaluation.

2

Not Every Submission Will Receive a Dollar Value

Some coins can be identified from photographs without requiring a specific price estimate. In other cases, an accurate opinion may require us to examine the coin in person.

3

Photographs Have Limitations

Photographs may not allow us to reliably determine authenticity, exact grade, condition, variety, mint error, alteration, cleaning, damage or other characteristics that can materially affect a coin's value.

4

Please Submit Clear Photographs

Include clear, well-lit photographs of both the front and back of the coin. If you believe there is an error or unusual feature, include a close-up of that area when possible.

5

Please Allow Up to 10 Business Days

We will try to respond as soon as possible. Response times depend on submission volume and staff availability, so please be patient while our numismatic staff reviews your coin.

6

A First Look Is Not an Offer to Purchase

Any information or ballpark value provided through this service does not constitute an offer or guarantee that Gulfcoast Coin & Jewelry will purchase the coin.

7

Final Purchase Offers Require In-Person Examination

If Gulfcoast is interested in purchasing your coin, any final purchase offer will be determined after the item has been physically examined and will be based on the market and other relevant factors at that time.

8

Please Keep the Service Reasonable

This is a free and friendly service for collectors and members of the public. Gulfcoast reserves the right to limit or decline excessive, repetitive, commercial, inappropriate or abusive submissions.

Have Regular Gold or Silver Bullion?

You do not need to use this form for ordinary bullion products. If you have standard gold or silver bullion that you would like to buy or sell, please contact one of our locations directly for current market pricing.

What Happens Next?

Three Simple Steps

Step One

Send Us Your Coin

Complete the form below and provide clear photographs and as much information about the coin as you reasonably can.

Step Two

Our Staff Takes a Look

A member of Gulfcoast's numismatic staff will review the information and photographs submitted.

Step Three

We'll Point You in the Right Direction

Depending on the coin, we may provide information, a ballpark opinion when appropriate, or recommend bringing it into Gulfcoast for further examination.

Submit Your Coin

What Is My Coin Worth?

Complete the form below to request a complimentary Rare Coin First Look from Gulfcoast Coin & Jewelry.

By submitting this form, you understand that information provided from photographs is preliminary and does not constitute an appraisal, authentication, grading determination or offer to purchase.

Prefer to Visit Gulfcoast?

You're always welcome to visit one of our Southwest Florida locations. For ordinary bullion pricing or other time-sensitive market questions, please call the store directly rather than using this form.

Fort Myers: (239) 939-5636 Bonita Springs: (239) 333-2646
All Internet and Website Prices are indicators ONLY. Must be confirmed by phone or in person. Price Subject to change quickly and without notice.