Listing № 49813 · Austin, TX
Austin Rare Coins & Bullion
Bullion dealer in Austin, Texas · Est. 1989 (37 years)
13809 Research Blvd, Ste 405, Austin, TX 78750
Sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Ancient coins, Bullion. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Gold coins, Silver coins, Bullion bars & rounds. What they buy & services
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Good for: Inherited collections
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What Austin Rare Coins & Bullion buys and does
From Austin Rare Coins & Bullion's own website (7 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Gold coins
- Silver coins
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Whole collections
- Estates & inherited coins
- World coins
- Ancient coins
- Platinum
Services
- Paid appraisals (Charged by the hour for inventory and document production; half the fee is credited back if you sell the items through them)
- Written appraisals
- Insurance & estate appraisals
- House calls
- Consignment
- Precious-metals IRA
- Ships orders
Pricing & payment
- In their words
- “Prices will be locked in and honored on the day of the sale.”
- Pays sellers by
- check, wire
- Minimums
- No minimum for online orders; in-office visits for Austin clients are for orders of $5,000 or more; non-clients selling must have collections over $5,000
Specialties: Certified rare coins · Ancient coins · Shipwreck coins · Spanish colonial gold escudos · Platinum and palladium bullion · Precious metals IRA. Also sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Ancient coins, Bullion, Paper money.
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What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Jul 2025 – Oct 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 4.8★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 58
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 95%
- 2 of 2 one- or two-star
- Fair-offer mentions
- 86%
- 6 fair vs 1 lowball
Praised for
- Friendly, welcoming20 of 51
- Knowledgeable17 of 51
- Quick, efficient11 of 51
- Honest, trustworthy11 of 51
- Explained the process8 of 51
- Reasonable premiums when buying7 of 51
Complaints
- Closed during posted hours1 of 51
- Slow to respond1 of 51
- Rude or dismissive1 of 51
- Lowball offers1 of 51
What people brought in
- Ancient coins ×4
- Whole collections ×3
Bought coins or bullion (26) · Got an appraisal (7) · Sold coins or metal (6)
2 say they compared offers and got the best one here.
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Trust record
Credentials & licenses
- ICTA / NCBA Member (National Coin & Bullion Association) verify ↗
- Texas Crafted Precious Metal Dealer registration (OCCC) #230439 · Active registry ↗
- ◆Non-clients selling coins must have collections valued over $5,000; handles pre-1965 silver only in bulk
- ◆Does not handle pennies, nickels, or dimes, quarters, halves or dollars dated after 1965
- ◆On large buybacks, pays the first $10,000 by company check on the spot; balance in 10-14 days
- ◆Rare and ancient coins sold online carry a 14-day money-back guarantee; bullion sales are final
- ◆Credits half of the estate appraisal fee back if you sell the items through them
Source: Austin Rare Coins & Bullion's website, read Oct 2026.
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Before you sell here
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Know your metal floor before you walk in.
Gold is — and silver — an ounce right now. Our offer checker shows what your coins are worth in metal and whether an offer is fair.
- 2
Know Texas's seller rules.
No Texas state law sets ID, hold-period, or payment rules for an ordinary coin shop buying your coins or bullion bars: the state crafted-precious-metal law expressly excludes coins, bars and commemorative medallions. State rules do apply if you sell jewelry, silverware or other crafted precious metal to a registered dealer (you file a list describing the items with your certification that it is true, the dealer records your driver's license or Texas ID number and reports to police within 48 hours) or sell anything, coins included, to a licensed pawnshop (photo ID, a purchase record, and usually a 20-day hold).
Coins and bars at an ordinary coin dealer: no state hold period, because the state crafted-precious-metal definition excludes coins, bars and commemorative medallions (Occ.
Source: Texas Occupations Code Ch. 1956 (official statute site, HTML) - Subchapter B: Sale of Crafted Precious Metal to Dealers (Secs. 1956.051, 1956.062-1956.066); Secs. 1956.0381-1956.0382 (metal recycling entities), Texas Finance Code Ch. 371 - Pawnshops (official statute site, HTML): Secs. 371.152, 371.174, 371.176, 371.177, 371.182 · All Texas rules
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Call ahead — they work by appointment.
Ask whether the person who prices collections is in that day, and whether they pay by check or wire for larger amounts.
- 4
Get a second offer.
There are 18 other coin buyers within 10 miles — compare them below. Read how to sell a coin collection first if this is your first time.
Questions to ask Austin Rare Coins & Bullion
We couldn't confirm these from public sources, so ask before you go:
- What would you pay today for a 1 oz American Silver Eagle, and for $1 face value of pre-1965 silver? (Ask two shops the same question to compare.)
- If a coin is worth grading, can you submit it to PCGS or NGC for me?
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Compare coin buyers near Austin
How it compares in Austin
- Google reviews5th of 14 · 101
- Reviews in the past year3rd of 15 · 58
- Owner replies to reviews5th of 15 · 95%
- Hours open per week4th of 14 · 40 h
Among 15 coin buyers we list in Austin. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open Saturday: The Village Coin Shop~2.6 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Capstone Acquisitions, LP~0.0 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: DJP Jewelers & Luxury Buyers~1.1 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Fair-offer mentions | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rare Coins & Bullion (this shop) | Bullion dealer | — | 4.7★ (101) | 86% | – / – |
| Capital Coin & BullionAustin | Coin shop | 8.7 mi | 4.6★ (256) | — | Sat / – |
| The Village Coin ShopAustin | Coin shop | 2.6 mi | 4.6★ (140) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Kris's CoinsAustin | Coin shop | 20 mi | 4.7★ (77) | — | – / – |
| American Gold Exchange, inc.Austin | Bullion dealer | 6.8 mi | 4.8★ (66) | — | – / – |
| 360 Coin Group LLCAustin | Coin shop | 13 mi | 4.5★ (42) | — | – / – |
| Pine Box CoinsAustin | Coin shop | 8.0 mi | 5.0★ (42) | — | Sat / – |
| Mad CoinsCedar Park | Coin shop | 3.7 mi | 5.0★ | — | – / – |
| Whitestone Fine JewelryCedar Park | Jeweler | 4.5 mi | 4.9★ (2669) | — | Sat / – |