Listing № 02635 · Birmingham, MI
John Frank Rare Coins
Coin shop in Birmingham, Michigan · Est. 1982 (44 years)
725 South Adams Road, Suite 135, Birmingham, MI 48009
Sells: Coins, Gold coins, Silver coins, Bullion. Inventory categories & services
Buys: Coins, Gold coins, Silver coins, Paper money. What they buy & services
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What John Frank Rare Coins buys and does
From John Frank Rare Coins's own website (4 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- Coins
- Gold coins
- Silver coins
- Paper money
Also sells: Coins, Gold coins, Silver coins, Bullion, Paper money.
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Trust record
Better Business Bureau
No BBB profile found for this business. That's common for small shops and isn't a red flag on its own.
Credentials & licenses
- No third-party numismatic credential found.
Who you'll deal with
- John L. Frank ·
- Bryan S. Frank ·
- ◆In 1982, he established JOHN FRANK RARE COINS in Birmingham, MI.
Source: John Frank Rare Coins's website, read Oct 2026.
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Before you sell here
- 1
Know your metal floor before you walk in.
Gold is — and silver — an ounce right now. Our offer checker compares an offer with metal value and dated examples of published buy prices.
- 2
Know Michigan's seller rules.
Michigan's Precious Metal and Gem Dealer Act excludes government- or private-mint coins, commemorative medals and tokens, plus bullion bars and discs of the type traded by banks and commodity exchanges. Shop identification policies may still apply.
Source: Michigan MCL 445.482 (2025 edition via Justia) · All Michigan rules
- 3
Call ahead for anything bigger than a few coins.
Ask whether the person who prices collections is in that day, and whether they pay by cash or check for larger amounts.
- 4
Get a second offer.
Offers on the same coins can differ a lot between shops. Read how to sell a coin collection first if this is your first time.
Questions to ask John Frank Rare Coins
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.)
- Is an appraisal free, or free only if I sell to you? Do you put it in writing?
- How do you pay for larger amounts — cash, check or wire — and is there a cash limit?
- Do I need an appointment to sell a whole collection?
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Compare coin buyers near Birmingham
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Frank Rare Coins (this shop) | Coin shop | — | — | — | – / – |
| Abbott's CorporationBirmingham | Coin shop | — | — | — | Sat / – |
| Birmingham Coin & JewelryBirmingham | Coin shop | — | — | — | – / – |