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Buying Gold and Silver in Columbia, South Carolina

 

Columbia is the largest city and the capital of South Carolina. Its name originates from the name Christopher Columbus and was a poetic term used for the United States. The city was to be named as Washington but the suggested name Columbia won by a vote of 11–7 in the State Senate. Columbia was incorporated as a city in 1850. Textile manufacturing was the main business in Columbia which had several mills, but today the town has a diversified economy including government, healthcare, and information technology majorly contributing to the economy.

There are many attractions in Columbia that see a lot of tourists around the year. There are many theaters, museums, and galleries here. There are many parks that offer a great opportunity for baseball, tennis, and softball games. One can also enjoy several outdoor activities like hiking, canoeing, kayaking, boating, fishing, etc. 

There are many precious metal dealers in this area who deal with a variety of coins, bullion, paper currency, and other numismatic items. Currently, in South Carolina, there is a sales tax exemption on gold, silver, and platinum bullion, and US and foreign legal tenders. This means that most of the numismatic items and collectibles bought in South Carolina are free of tax. Being an out-of-state retailer, Bullion Exchanges does not charge sales taxes on any purchases made by South Carolina 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. Palmetto Galleries, Inc. Address: 5220 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29204-2921 Phone number 803-786-6105, 803-786-6217 Hours of Operation: Mon to Sat 9:30 am to 5:30 pm 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, Early Copper, Nickel Coinage, Small Cents, Patterns, Colonial Coins, Territorial Issues, Tokens/Medals, Mint Errors, World Coins, Bullion Coins, Ancient Coins, and Currency.
Authorized Dealer: PCGS

Local Storefront / Retail Gold and Silver Dealers:

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

1. PQ Dollars Address: 4079-H Augusta Highway, STE H, Gilbert, SC 29054 Phone number 803-892-4307, 803-920-4125 Hours of Operation: Tue to Sat 10 am to 5 pm Services: Retail, Appraisals, Auctions, Assists Collectors with Submissions, Collector Sales, Auctions, Helps Build NGC Registry Sets, and Storefront. Specialties: Dollars, Bullion Coins, Early Type, Morgan and Peace Dollars,  Early US Type, and US Coins.
Authorized Dealer: PCGS PNG NGC PMG CAC
2. L & L Gold and Sterling Address: 3407 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204 Phone number 803-782-7118 Services: Coin Dealers & Supplies, Gold, Silver & Platinum Buyers & Dealers, Silverware, and Collectibles.
3. Capital Gold and Silver Address: 8502 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223 Phone number 803-865-9846 Hours of Operation: Tue to Fri 9 am to 5 pm, Sat 10 am to 2 pm Services: Collectibles, Gold, Silver & Platinum Buyers & Dealers, and Coin Dealers & Supplies.
4. St Andrews Silver Center Address: St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210 Phone number (803) 798-4416 Hours of Operation: Mon to Fri 10 am to 5 pm, Sat 10 am to 2 pm Services: Stamp Dealers, Gold, Silver & Platinum Buyers & Dealers, Coin Dealers & Supplies, Jewelers, Gift Shops, Hobby & Model Shops, Watches, and Antiques.
5. Carolina Gold & Silver Address: 4708 Forest Dr Ste 2, Columbia, SC 29206 Phone number 803-736-0540, 803-736-0415 Hours of Operation: Mon to Sat 10 am to 6 pm Services: Coin Dealers & Supplies.