Listing № 97395 · Oakton, VA
Fairfax Coin and Bullion Exchange
Coin shop in Oakton, Virginia
2970 Palmer St, Oakton, VA 22124
Buys: U.S. coins, Gold coins, Silver coins, Bullion bars & rounds. What they buy & services
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What Fairfax Coin and Bullion Exchange buys and does
From Fairfax Coin and Bullion Exchange's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Gold coins
- Silver coins
- Bullion bars & rounds
Services
- Written appraisals
- Insurance & estate appraisals
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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.
- ◆The dealer asks customers not to clean coins because cleaning reduces numismatic value.
Source: Fairfax Coin and Bullion Exchange'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 compares an offer with metal value and dated examples of published buy prices.
- 2
Know Virginia's seller rules.
Coin purchases and sales are exempt from Virginia's precious-metals dealer chapter and local ordinances on that subject. Covered non-coin purchases require government-issued photo identification and purchase records.
Source: Virginia Code 54.1-4109, coin exemption, Virginia Code 54.1-4101, purchase records · All Virginia rules
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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.
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Get a second offer.
There are 6 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 Fairfax Coin and Bullion Exchange
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.)
- How do you pay for larger amounts — cash, check or wire — and is there a cash limit?
- Do you buy whole collections, including the common coins, or only some pieces?
- If a coin is worth grading, can you submit it to PCGS or NGC for me?
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Compare coin buyers near Oakton
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: The Bullion Bank~2.3 mi
- Nearest open Saturday: Penny Pincher Coins~2.3 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Velvet Jewelry~11 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Coin and Bullion Exchange (this shop) | Coin shop | — | — | — | – / – |
| Penny Pincher CoinsFairfax | Coin shop | 2.3 mi | — | — | Sat / – |
| The Bullion BankVienna | Coin shop | 2.3 mi | — | — | Sat / Sun |
| Cameo Coins & CollectiblesVienna | Coin shop | 3.1 mi | — | — | Sat / – |
| U.S. Penny & Coin Service CorpFalls Church | Coin shop | 6.3 mi | — | — | Sat / – |
| Chantilly Gold & SilverChantilly | Coin shop | 7.7 mi | — | — | Sat / – |
| The Bullion BankChantilly | Coin shop | 8.4 mi | — | — | Sat / – |
| Velvet JewelrySterling | Jeweler | 11 mi | — | — | Sat / Sun |
| Alexandria Gold & SilverAlexandria | Coin shop | 14 mi | — | — | Sat / – |