Buying Gold and Silver in San Diego, California

San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the USA and is the second-largest city in California. San Diego is popularly known as the “Birthplace of California.” In 1850, California state was admitted to the Union, and the same year, San Diego was incorporated as a city. San Diego has extensive beaches and is known for its natural deep-water harbor and mild year-round climate. The city has a long association with the United States Navy and is recently leading in the healthcare and biotechnology fields. The other leading industries in San Diego are electronics, aerospace, oceanography, missiles, and agriculture.

San Diego also has very beautiful tourists spots to visit: the Balboa Park, Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, Old Town State Historic Park, Point Loma, and Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego Museum of Art, Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, Horton Plaza, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, Belmont Park, Mount Soledad, La Jolla Cove, Journey to Atlantis, Manta, and many more.

Do not forget to check out the many popular precious metal dealers in the area. There are many renowned precious metal stores here which have rare and modern US and foreign coins, ancient coins, bullion, other antiques, and collectibles. However, remember that there is a 7.25% sales tax that the State of California levies on sales of any bullion or coins that is lesser than $1500 in a single transaction. Along with this tax, there is an additional local sales tax that varies from city to city inside the state and can be as high as 9%. Being an out-of-state retailer, Bullion Exchanges does not charge sales taxes on any purchases made by California residents. However, it is always better to check with a tax professional before making any purchase, as we are no tax policy experts.

Wholesale Gold and Silver Dealers:

1. Cellar Coin & Jewelry, Inc. Address: 1029 Garnet, San Diego, CA 92109 Phone number 800-273-1913, 858-272-2311 Hours of Operation: Mon to Fri 10 am to 5 pm Services: Wholesale, Retail, Appraisals, and Buying and Estate Liquidation. Specialties: US Coins, Dollars, Gold Coins, 19th Century Silver Coins, Early Type, 20th Century Coins, Commemoratives, Modern Coins, Small Cents, Nickel Coinage, Early Copper, Patterns, Colonial Coins, Territorial Issues, Tokens/Medals, Mint Errors, Bullion Coins, Currency, and World Coins.

2. John Franklin, LLC Address: 7710 Balboa Avenue #111, San Diego, CA 92111 Phone number 858-278-6671 Hours of Operation: Mon to Fri 10 am to 4 pm, Sat Appointment only Services: Retail,  Buying and Estate Liquidation, and Wholesale. Specialties: US Coins, Dollars, and Gold Coins.

Local Storefront / Retail Gold and Silver Dealers:

Please find below a list of top coin and precious metals dealers in San Diego.

1. Mystic Coins & Precious Metals Address: 7263 Engineer Road, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92111 Phone number 858-492-9175 Hours of Operation: Mon to Sat 11:00 am to 6:30 pm Services: Retail, Auctions, Wholesale, Buying and Estate Liquidation, Appraisals, and Newsletter. Specialties: US Coins, Dollars, Gold Coins, 19th Century Silver Coins, Early Type, 20th Century Coins, Commemoratives, Modern Coins, Early Copper, Nickel Coinage, Small Cents, Colonial Coins, Territorial Issues, Patterns, Mint Errors,  Bullion Coins, Tokens/Medals, World Coins, Currency, and Ancient Coins.

2. The Old Coin Shop Address: 2425 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104-1184 Phone number 619-298-8211, 800-980-2274 Services: Wholesale, Retail, Auctions, Buying and Estate Liquidation, Appraisals, and Newsletter. Specialties: US Coins, Dollars, Gold Coins, 19th Century Silver Coins, Early Type, 20th Century Coins, Commemoratives, Modern Coins, Small Cents, Early Copper, Nickel Coinage, Patterns, Colonial Coins, Territorial Issues, Tokens/Medals, Mint Errors, Bullion Coins, Ancient Coins, World Coins, and Currency.

3. Ron Guth, CPA Address: 4640 Cass St., Suite 9119, San Diego, CA 92169-7006 Phone number 858-349-8270 Services: Retail and Wholesale. Specialties: US Coins, Colonial Coins, Gold Coins, and World Coins.

4. San Diego Coin & Bullion Address: 7420 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite 113, San Diego, CA 92111 Phone number 858-569-5222, 800-700-2646 Hours of Operation: Mon to Fri 9 am to 6 pm, Sat 10 am to 4 pm Services: Retail, Auctions, Wholesale, Buying and Estate Liquidation, Appraisals, and Newsletter. Specialties: US Coins, Dollars, Gold Coins, 19th Century Silver Coins, Early Type, 20th Century Coins, Commemoratives, Modern Coins, Early Copper, Nickel Coinage, Small Cents, Colonial Coins, Territorial Issues, Patterns, Mint Errors, Bullion Coins, Tokens/Medals, World Coins, Currency, and Ancient Coins.

5. Dave's Coins - DCW Collection Address: PO Box 500850, San Diego, CA 92150 Phone number 858-513-6551 Services: Retail. Specialties: Gold Coins and US Coins.

6. Mccain Numismatics Address: PO Box 191314, San Diego, CA 92159 Phone number 619-534-8648 Services: Retail. Specialties: Gold Coins and US Coins.

7. Gold Trust Store Address: 7337 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92111 Phone number 858-268-4653 Hours of Operation: Mon to Fri 10 am to 6 pm, Sat 10 am to 3 pm Services: Appraisals,  Collector Sales, Assists Collectors with Submissions, and Storefront.

8. Collectible Coin and Currency Address: 4364 Bonita Rd, #254, Bonita, CA 91902 Phone number 619-931-8389, 877-519-5705 Hours of Operation: Mon to Sat 9 am to 5 pm Services: Retail. Specialties: 19th Century Silver Coins,  Dollars, 20th Century Coins, Small Cents, Commemoratives, Nickel Coinage, Currency, and Bullion Coins.

9. TW Miles Address: P.O. Box 1735, Bonita, CA 91908 Phone number 619-421-6507 Services: Wholesale, Retail, Appraisals, Buying and Estate Liquidation, Auctions, and Newsletter. Specialties: US Coins, Dollars, Gold Coins, 19th Century Silver Coins, Early Type, 20th Century Coins, Commemoratives, Modern Coins, Small Cents, Early Copper, Nickel Coinage, Patterns, Colonial Coins, Territorial Issues, Tokens/Medals, Mint Errors, Bullion Coins, Ancient Coins, World Coins, and Currency.

10. Coin Mart Address: 396 E. Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Phone number 619-422-1123 Hours of Operation: Mon to Sat 10 am to 6 pm Services: Wholesale, Retail, Appraisals, Auctions, Buying and Estate Liquidation, and Newsletter. Specialties: US Coins, Dollars, Gold Coins, 19th Century Silver Coins, Early Type, 20th Century Coins, Commemoratives, Modern Coins, Small Cents, Early Copper, Nickel Coinage, Patterns, Colonial Coins, Territorial Issues, Tokens/Medals, Mint Errors, Bullion Coins, Ancient Coins, World Coins, and Currency.

11. Chula Vista Coins & Stamps Address: 397 Third Ave #D, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Phone number 619-427-9154 Hours of Operation: Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm, Sat 12 pm to 3 pm, Sun Appointment Only Services: Retail and Appraisals. Specialties: US Coins, Dollars, Gold Coins, 19th Century Silver Coins, Early Type, 20th Century Coins, Commemoratives, Modern Coins, Nickel Coinage, Small Cents, Colonial Coins, Tokens/Medals, Mint Errors, Bullion Coins, Ancient Coins, World Coins, and Currency.

12. Ted's Coins and Stamps Address: P.O. Box 1777, Chula Vista, CA 91912 Phone number 619-425-7200 Hours of Operation: Mon to Fri 8 am to 6 pm Services: Retail, Appraisals, Wholesale, and Buying and Estate Liquidation. Specialties: US Coins, Dollars, Gold Coins, 19th Century Silver Coins, Early Type, 20th Century Coins, Commemoratives, Modern Coins, Small Cents, Bullion Coins, Tokens/Medals, World Coins, and Currency.

13. Coin Shop Address: 7746 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037-4422 Phone number 858-459-2228, 858-459-2055 Hours of Operation: Tue to Fri 10 am to 5 pm, Sat 11 am to 3 pm Services: Retail,  Auctions, Wholesale, Appraisals, Newsletter, and Buying and Estate Liquidation. Specialties: US Coins, Dollars, Gold Coins, 19th Century Silver Coins, Early Type, 20th Century Coins, Commemoratives, Modern Coins, Early Copper, Nickel Coinage, Small Cents, Colonial Coins, Territorial Issues, Patterns, Mint Errors, Bullion Coins, Tokens/Medals, World Coins, Currency, and Ancient Coins.

14. H.S. Perlin Co., Inc. Address: 1110 Silverado Street, La Jolla, CA 92037-4524 Phone number 619-459-4409 Hours of Operation: Mon to Fri 10 am to 5 pm, Sat 10 am to 3 pm Services: Retail,  Auctions, Wholesale, Appraisals, Newsletter, and Buying and Estate Liquidation. Specialties: US Coins, Dollars, Gold Coins, 19th Century Silver Coins, Early Type, 20th Century Coins, Commemoratives, Modern Coins, Early Copper, Nickel Coinage, Small Cents, Colonial Coins, Territorial Issues, Patterns, Mint Errors, Bullion Coins, Tokens/Medals, World Coins, Currency, and Ancient Coins.

15. K. Nathan Gallery Address: 7723 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 Phone number 858-459-3490 Hours of Operation: Tue to Sat 11 am to 5 pm Services: Retail, Auctions, Appraisals, Buying and Estate Liquidation, and Newsletter. Specialties: Gold Coins and US Coins.

16. United Coin and Precious Metals, Inc. Address: 950 Silverado Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 Phone number 858-412-6462, 619-928-8820 Hours of Operation: Mon to Fri 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Sat 10 am to 2 pm Services: Appraisals, Retail, and Buying and Estate Liquidation. Specialties: US Coins, Dollars, Gold Coins, 19th Century Silver Coins,  Early Type, 20th Century Coins, and Bullion Coins.