Listing № 89129 · Lancaster, PA
Security Rare Coins
Coin shop in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1513 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Sells: Paper money. Inventory categories & services
Buys: Estates & inherited coins, Gold jewelry & scrap. What they buy & services
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Good for: First-time sellers
§ 01
What Security Rare Coins buys and does
From Security Rare Coins's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- Estates & inherited coins
- Gold jewelry & scrap
Pricing & payment
- In their words
- “we can, and do, pay up to 40% more”
- Pays sellers by
- cash
- Payment timing
- Same day
Specialties: Scrap gold · Silver and other metals · Rare coins and currency · Estate and jewelry buying · Antiques. Also sells: Paper money.
§ 02
What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Jun 2025 – Sep 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
- 51
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 100%
- 3 of 3 one- or two-star
- Fair-offer mentions
- 96%
- 27 fair vs 1 lowball
Praised for
- Friendly, welcoming25 of 50
- Fair offers / fair prices25 of 50
- Knowledgeable14 of 50
- Honest, trustworthy13 of 50
- Good selection11 of 50
- Explained the process9 of 50
Complaints
- Rude or dismissive3 of 50
- Lowball offers1 of 50
What people brought in
- Gold jewelry & scrap ×3
- Sterling silverware ×3
Sold coins or metal (15) · Bought coins or bullion (13) · Got an appraisal (3)
3 reviewers were first-time sellers or inheritors. 2 say they compared offers and got the best one here.
§ 03
Trust record
- ◆Says it has been the place to buy or sell gold and rare coins in Lancaster for over 35 years.
- ◆Describes itself as scrap gold’s last stop before the refinery, claiming payouts up to 40% more.
Source: Security Rare Coins's website, read Oct 2026.
§ 04
Before you sell here
- 1
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 Pennsylvania's seller rules.
Pennsylvania's Precious Metal Sale Regulation Law excludes coins, ingots and bullion. ID and record requirements under that law apply to covered gold, silver and platinum items, such as jewelry and silverware; municipal requirements and shop policies may differ.
Covered items must remain unaltered for five full working days after the purchase report is filed.
Source: Precious Metal Sale Regulation Law, Act 17 of 1984, sections 1-5 and 8, 37 Pa. Code Chapter 501, Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals · All Pennsylvania 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 for larger amounts.
- 4
Get a second offer.
There are 5 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 Security 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?
- Do I need an appointment to sell a whole collection?
- If a coin is worth grading, can you submit it to PCGS or NGC for me?
§ 05
Compare coin buyers near Lancaster
How it compares in Lancaster
- Google reviews2nd of 5 · 143
- Reviews in the past year2nd of 4 · 51
- Owner replies to reviews1st of 4 · 100%
- Hours open per week4th of 5 · 33 h
Among 5 coin buyers we list in Lancaster. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: Au We Buy And Sell Gold Too~1.7 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: MCCOMSEY'S COINS~6.2 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: West Reading Precious Metals~27 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Fair-offer mentions | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Rare Coins (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.5★ (143) | 96% | Sat / – |
| Steinmetz Coins & CurrencyLancaster | Coin shop | 4.9 mi | 4.1★ (77) | — | – / – |
| Dave's Gold, Antiques, LoanLancaster | Pawn shop | 1.2 mi | 4.9★ (743) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Au We Buy And Sell Gold TooLancaster | Gold & silver buyer | 1.7 mi | 4.9★ (73) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Cash for GoldLancaster | Gold & silver buyer | 4.5 mi | 4.9★ (58) | — | Sat / – |
| MCCOMSEY'S COINSWillow Street | Coin shop | 6.2 mi | 4.7★ (43) | — | Sat / – |
| New Holland Coins and VintageNew Holland | Coin shop | 13 mi | 4.6★ (73) | — | Sat / – |
| E-town Coins LLC.Elizabethtown | Gold & silver buyer | 17 mi | 4.6★ (10) | — | Sat / – |
| Augusta Jewelers and CoinsYork | Coin shop | 21 mi | 5.0★ (335) | 97% | Sat / – |