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Buying Gold and Silver in San Francisco, California
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San Francisco was founded by Spaniards on June 29, 1776. The California Gold Rush that started in 1848 led to a rapid development of San Francisco. It was incorporated as a city in 1850. The city was almost destroyed in the 1906 earthquake which was followed by the fire. However, San Francisco has been rebuilt and soon became a leading transportation, industrial, and cultural hub. San Francisco is home to a diverse ethnic population and culture. The city enjoys moist mild winters and dry summers. The weather of San Francisco is dependent on the cool currents of the Pacific Ocean on the west and the waters of San Francisco Bay on the north and east, which results in a lovely mild year-round climate with minor temperature variations depending on the season.
Since the beginning of the 1990s, the economy of San Francisco has developed from being dependent on finance and tourism diversifying itself into technology, biotechnology, and medical research. San Francisco soon became a center for internet start-up companies. The government is also one of the top employers in the city. However, tourism still remains one of the major contributors to the city’s economy. The must-see places in San Francisco are the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Union Square, Chinatown, Pier 39, San Francisco Cable Car System, Golden Gate Park, California Academy of Sciences, Exploratorium, Lombard Street, Japanese Tea Garden, De Young, Muir Woods National Monument, Legion of Honor, The Walt Disney Family Museum, Painted Ladies, Ocean Beach, Fort Point, Baker Beach, and many more.
Many precious metal bullion dealers have set up their shops in San Francisco, and many tourists buy rare coins, ancient coins, US coins and bullion, jewelry, antiques and other numismatic items at these shops. 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. Witter Coins Address: 2299 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123 Phone number 415-781-5690 Hours of Operation: Mon to Fri 11 am to 4 pm Services: Buying and Estate Liquidation, and Appraisals. Specialties: US Coins, Dollars, Gold Coins, 19th Century Silver Coins, Early Type, 20th Century Coins, Commemoratives, Modern Coins, Small Cents, Early Copper, Colonial Coins, Nickel Coinage, Patterns, Mint Errors, Territorial Issues, Bullion Coins, Tokens/Medals, World Coins, Currency, and Ancient Coins.
Local Storefront / Retail Gold and Silver Dealers:
Please find below a list of top coin and precious metals dealers in San Francisco.
1. Don's Village Coins Address: 2536 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132 Phone number 415-584-2515, 650-584-2515 Hours of Operation: Mon to Fri 10 am to 5 pm, Sat 10 am to 3 pm Services: Gold, Silver & Platinum Buyers & Dealers, Coin Dealers & Supplies, Watches, Jewelers, and Stamp Dealers. Specialties: US Coins, Silver Bars, World Gold Coins, Rare US Coins, and Coin Jewelry. 
