Coin Buyer South Florida: Gold, Silver, Bullion & Collectibles
Looking for a coin buyer South Florida collectors actually trust? Advantage Pawn & Loan has been buying gold and silver coins, bullion bars, and collectible currency for 30 years across Miami-Dade and Broward. Whether you have a single American Gold Eagle, a roll of Morgan silver dollars, an estate collection in a shoebox, or a hundred-ounce silver bar in a safe, walk into either of our two stores for a free, no-obligation appraisal. We pay competitive spot-plus prices on bullion, premium prices on key dates and high-grade collectibles, and we beat any written offer.
Three generations of pawnbrokers. Family-owned. Hablamos espanol. No appointment needed — walk in anytime.
Visit either location for the same pricing: our Miami Gardens pawn shop (coins, bullion, and jewelry under one roof) or our West Park pawn and gun store. Need cash but want your coins back? See pawn loans on gold and bullion. Sorting an estate with diamonds or scrap gold too? Pair your appointment with sell diamonds Miami — we handle both in one stop.
What We Buy
Our buyers handle everything from common-date silver to rare numismatic showpieces. If you’re not sure what you have, that’s fine — bring it in and we’ll tell you. The appraisal costs you nothing.
Gold Coins
- American Gold Eagle (1/10, 1/4, 1/2, 1 oz)
- American Gold Buffalo (1 oz, .9999 fine)
- Canadian Maple Leaf (1 oz, .9999 fine)
- South African Krugerrand (1 oz)
- Austrian Philharmonic (1 oz)
- British Gold Sovereign and Britannia
- Mexican 50 Pesos and Centenario
- Pre-1933 US Gold — Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles, Indian Head Eagles, Liberty Head and Indian Head quarter eagles and half eagles
- Chinese Gold Panda
Silver Coins
- Morgan Silver Dollars (1878-1921) — common dates and key dates including 1893-S, 1889-CC, 1895
- Peace Silver Dollars (1921-1935) — including the elusive 1928 and 1934-S
- Walking Liberty Half Dollars (1916-1947)
- Mercury Dimes and Roosevelt 90% silver dimes
- Standing Liberty and Washington 90% silver quarters
- Franklin Half Dollars and Kennedy 90% (1964) and 40% (1965-1970) Halves
- American Silver Eagles (1 oz, .999 fine)
- Canadian Silver Maples, Mexican Libertads, Austrian Philharmonics
- Junk silver — pre-1965 90% silver US coinage by the bag, roll, or piece
Bullion Bars
- Gold bars — PAMP Suisse, Credit Suisse, Valcambi, Perth Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Engelhard, Johnson Matthey (1 gram up to 1 kilo)
- Silver bars — 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz, 100 oz from major refiners
- Platinum and palladium bars
Collectible & Currency
- Pre-1929 large-size US currency (silver certificates, gold certificates, national bank notes)
- Star notes, low serial numbers, and fancy serials
- Confederate and obsolete bank notes
- Foreign coins of significant numismatic or melt value
- Estate collections — entire albums, type sets, Whitman folders, Dansco albums
“My father collected silver dollars his whole life. When he passed, my brother and I had no idea what to do with three boxes of coins. Advantage spent over an hour going through every coin, separated the common from the key dates, and explained the difference. They paid us fairly on the bullion-grade pieces and pointed us toward a numismatic specialist for two rare Morgans. That kind of honesty is rare.” — Patricia L., Plantation
How We Price Coins
Coin pricing is a blend of two values: melt value (the metal content at current spot prices) and numismatic value (the collector premium for rarity, condition, and demand). Most coins are valued primarily on one or the other.
Bullion-Grade Coins
Modern bullion like American Gold Eagles, Silver Eagles, Krugerrands, and Maple Leafs trade based on the spot price of gold or silver plus a small premium. We pay close to spot — often within 1-3% on common bullion — because volume keeps our margins competitive. For live spot pricing context, you can check Kitco before you walk in.
Numismatic-Grade Coins
Older coins, key dates, and high-grade pieces carry premiums far above melt. A common-date 1921 Morgan in circulated grade might be worth $25-$30 in melt silver. The same Morgan dated 1893-S in even mid-grade can be worth $4,000+. Condition matters enormously — coins graded MS-65 or higher by PCGS or NGC can be worth multiples of raw equivalents. We grade in-house and explain every coin.
Key Dates We Look For
- 1893-S, 1889-CC, 1895, 1879-CC Morgan dollars
- 1916-D Mercury dime
- 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent
- 1932-D and 1932-S Washington quarters
- 1916 Standing Liberty quarter
- 1921 Walking Liberty half (Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco)
- Early date Liberty Head Double Eagles
- Carson City (CC) mintmark gold and silver
If you suspect you have any of these, definitely bring them in for a careful look.
Estate Collections & Inherited Coins
A huge portion of our coin business comes from estate sales — heirs who inherit a relative’s collection and need help understanding what’s valuable. We approach these patiently and respectfully. Often the heir has no idea whether they’re holding $200 or $20,000 in coins. Our job is to tell them honestly and pay them fairly.
Bring the entire collection. Even items you think are worthless — wheat pennies, foreign coins, war nickels, paper money — may have value individually or as bulk. We’ll sort it in front of you and explain category by category.
If a collection contains gold jewelry as well, see our cash for gold page for our jewelry-buying process — we handle both in the same visit.
Sell, Pawn, or Trade — Three Options
Sell Outright
Maximum cash today. Best for estate liquidations and bullion you no longer want.
Pawn Loan
Need short-term cash but want the coins back? We accept gold coins and bullion as collateral on pawn loans from $5 to $50,000. No credit check, no credit-report impact.
Trade
Want to consolidate from junk silver into Gold Eagles? Or trade an estate collection toward jewelry? We’ll do an in-store trade, often at a better effective rate than cash.
“I had a tube of American Silver Eagles I bought ten years ago and a half-ounce of gold I’d forgotten about. Walked into the Miami Gardens store on a Saturday, no appointment, and within 15 minutes had a fair offer that beat the local coin shop by almost 4%. Cash in hand, professional, no nonsense. I’ll be back.” — Reuben H., North Miami Beach
Why Choose Advantage Pawn & Loan as Your Coin Buyer?
- 30 years buying coins in South Florida. Three generations of family-owned trust.
- Free, no-obligation appraisal. Walk out without selling and the appraisal is yours to keep.
- We beat any written offer. Bring competing quotes — we’ll top them.
- Same-day cash. No wire transfer waits, no escrow, no shipping.
- In-house grading expertise. Loupes, scales, electronic testers, and decades of hands-on experience.
- Two convenient locations. Miami Gardens and West Park.
- Hablamos espanol. Bilingual staff at both stores.
Visit Our Two South Florida Stores
Miami Gardens (Flagship for Coins, Bullion & Jewelry)
Address: 19948 NW 2nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33169
Phone: (305) 651-4653
More info on our Miami Gardens pawn shop page.
West Park (Pawn + FFL Gun Store)
Address: 2031 S State Rd 7, Suite A&B, West Park, FL 33023
Phone: (954) 981-0551
More on firearms inventory and transfers: West Park gun shop.
Both stores buy coins. Walk in anytime — free, no-obligation appraisal.
Frequently Asked Questions for South Florida Coin Sellers
How do I know what my coins are worth before I come in?
For modern bullion, multiply the weight by current spot prices at Kitco — that’s your floor. For older or key-date coins, condition is everything and the only way to know is to have them examined. Our appraisal is free, so the easiest answer is: bring them in.
Do you buy entire estate collections?
Yes. We routinely buy collections of all sizes — from a single Whitman folder to safe-deposit boxes full of coins. We’ll sort, grade, and price every piece in front of you.
What’s the difference between numismatic and bullion value?
Bullion value is what the coin is worth as raw metal. Numismatic value is the collector premium for rarity, mintmark, condition, and historical significance. A 1921 Morgan dollar is mostly bullion. An 1893-S Morgan is mostly numismatic.
Should I clean my coins before bringing them in?
Absolutely not. Cleaning a coin can destroy its numismatic value — sometimes cutting it by 50-90%. Even tarnished or toned coins are often worth more uncleaned. Bring them as-is.
Do you buy slabbed (graded) coins from PCGS or NGC?
Yes. Slabbed coins are easier to price because the grade is independently certified. We pay strong prices on PCGS and NGC slabs, especially in MS-65 and higher.
Can I get a pawn loan against my gold coins?
Yes. Gold coins make excellent collateral. Loans from $5 to $50,000, no credit check, your coins are stored securely in our vault, and you redeem them by paying back the loan. See the loan process on our blog and store pages.
Do you buy paper currency too?
Yes. Pre-1929 large-size notes, silver certificates, gold certificates, star notes, low serial numbers, fancy serials, and obsolete bank notes are all in our wheelhouse.
Ready to Get a Free Coin Appraisal?
Bring your coins, bullion, or paper money to either store. Bring everything — even items you think are worthless. The appraisal is always free, always honest, and always no-obligation.
Miami Gardens: 19948 NW 2nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33169 — call (305) 651-4653
West Park: 2031 S State Rd 7, Suite A&B, West Park, FL 33023 — call (954) 981-0551
Free, no-obligation appraisal. We beat any written offer. Three generations of family-owned trust, right here in South Florida.