Sell Gold, Silver & Rare Coins in Indianapolis & Avon
Central Indiana’s Trusted Coin, Bullion & Currency Dealer
Honest Appraisals, Top Market Payouts, and transparent, no-haggle cash offer
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Whether you're looking to complete a lifetime collection, liquidate an inherited estate, or turn silver & golf bullion into immediate funds, Hoosier Coin and Currency is your partner in Central Indiana. We believe numismatics should be approachable, transparent, and pressure-free. Stop by our secure shop just a few minutes west of Indianapolis today for an honest, upfront verbal evaluation while you watch.
Location: 192 North Avon Ave., STE #340, Avon, IN 46123
A Better Way to Buy, Sell, and Value Coins in Central Indiana
Navigating the coin market shouldn’t feel intimidating or secretive. At Hoosier Coin and Currency, our door is always open to curious beginners, multi-generation family collectors, and executors tasked with sorting out inherited estates.
Unlike transient hotel buyers or pawn shops that only pay scrap metal melt values, Tommy and Mikey evaluate your items for their true numismatic and collector premium. We sit down with you, examine your coins right in front of you, and explain exactly what factors determine their market grade, mintage rarity, and value.
Hoosier Coin & Currency is a BBB-Accredited rare coin, bullion, and precious metals dealership in Avon, serving Indianapolis and Central Indiana. Because we buy and sell in high volume, we pay top cash prices for collections while offering bullion to investors at some of the lowest premiums in the state.
What We Buy & Sell (In-Person, Zero Mail-In Risk)
Coin, Bullion, and Currency Services
We maintain an active, constantly refreshed inventory of certified coins and historic notes, and we always have liquid capital ready to purchase collections of any size.
1. U.S. Rare Coins & Historic Issues
We are active buyers and sellers of all vintage United States coinage:
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- Classic Silver Dollars: High-grade Morgan Silver Dollars (1878–1921), Peace Dollars (1921–1935), and GSA Carson City Hoard coins.
- 90% "Junk" Silver: Pre-1965 Washington quarters (1964 and earlier dates), Roosevelt and Mercury dimes, Walking Liberty, Franklin, and 1964 Kennedy half-dollars.
- Pre-1933 U.S. Gold: Classic $2.50, $5, $10, and $20 Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles.
- Key Date & Semi-Key Coins: Flying Eagle and Indian Head cents, Lincoln Wheat cents (1909-S VDB, 1914-D, 1931-S), Buffalo Nickels, and early copper large cents.
- Type Coins: Barber coinage, Seated Liberty, Bust Half Dollars, and 20th-century proof sets.
2. Paper Money & Obsolete Banknotes
One of Central Indiana’s dealers specializing in historic currency:
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- Large Size Currency ("Horse Blankets"): Educational Series, 1899 Black Eagles, and Chief notes.
- Silver & Gold Certificates: Red seal notes, blue seal silver certificates, and green seal, yellow seal gold certificates.
- National Bank Notes: Notes issued by historic banks across Indianapolis, Marion County, and small towns throughout Indiana.
- High-Denomination Federal Reserve Notes: $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 bills.
- Error Notes & Fractional Currency: Inverted backs, missing seals, miscut errors, and Civil War postal currency.
3. Gold, Silver, & Platinum Bullion
Looking to hedge against inflation or take profits on precious metals? We carry low-premium bullion for private investors:
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- Government Mint Coins: American Gold & Silver Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, South African Krugerrands, Austrian Philharmonics, and British Britannias.
- Silver Bars & Rounds: 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz, and 100 oz silver bars from trusted refiners (Engelhard, Johnson Matthey, Sunshine Mint, Scottsdale).
- Gold Fractional Bars: 1-gram to 1-kilo bullion ingots.
4. Gold Jewelry, Estate Pieces & Sterling Silver
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- Gold & Platinum Jewelry: 10k, 14k, 18k, and 22k rings, necklaces, bracelets, vintage estate jewelry, broken chains, and dental gold.
- Sterling Silverware & Hollowware: Marked .925 sterling silver flatware sets, tea sets, platters, and scrap silver.
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5. Complete Estate Collections & Flat-Rate Written Appraisals
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- Inherited a collection in jars, folders, or safe-deposit boxes? Bring the entire accumulation to us—we’ll sort the common pocket change from the hidden gems while you watch.
- Need a formal written appraisal? Verbal evaluations when selling to us are 100% free. For estate settlements or insurance policies, we charge a transparent, flat hourly rate—never a percentage conflict-of-interest fee.5. Complete Estate Collections & Flat-Rate Written Appraisals.
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A Golden Rule for Sellers: Never Clean Your Coins!
We often meet customers who spent their weekend scrubbing vintage coins with soap, baking soda, or silver polish to make them look shiny. Cleaning damages the delicate surface luster, causes microscopic hairlines, and can reduce a coin's collector value by up to 90%. Always bring your coins in their natural, original state tarnish, dirt, and all.
How Selling to Hoosier Coin Works
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- Step In & Say Hello: Stop by our secure Indianapolis showroom. Walk-ins are always welcome, though you can schedule an appointment for larger estates.
- Watch the Evaluation: We examine your items right on the counter with professional scales, Sigma Metalytics testers, XRF testers, and magnified loupes. We'll show you why certain dates, mint marks, and conditions command higher premiums.
- No-Pressure Cash or Check Offer: If you decide to sell, we make a clear, competitive cash or company check offer on the spot. If you prefer to keep your heirlooms, you leave with our compliments and a clearer picture of your collection's worth.
How do you determine what my coins are worth?
Valuation is based on three fundamental factors:
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- Rarity & Mint Mark: How many were minted, how many survived, and where it was struck (e.g., Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, or Carson City, West Point, Etc.
- Condition (Grade): The degree of wear on high points, luster, and strike quality.
- Precious Metal Melt Value: For common circulated junk silver and modern bullion, prices track real-time spot prices for gold, silver, and platinum.
Questions We Are Asked Daily:
Do I Have To Make an Appointment?
No, you do not technically have to make an appointment. Making an appointment will give you priority. It is best to call us at 317-268-6159 to make an appointment and to confirm we are in for the day. Generally we are open Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm.
Do you charge me to look at my stuff?
No, we do not charge to look at your collection if you are wanting to sell to us.
Do You Just Buy or do you sell as well?
Yes, we are a coin, bullion, and gold and silver dealer. We are always actively buying and selling Coins, Currency, Foreign and Domestic, Bullion of all precious metals, Scrap silver, Scrap Gold, Scrap
Do you make house calls?
It is generally best for you to bring your collection to us during our business hours Monday - Friday. In certain circumstances we can schedule a purchase at your estate. We do bill for our travel time and duration at your property.
Are all old dollar coins made of real silver?
Morgan (1878–1921) and Peace Dollars (1921–1935) contain 90% pure silver.
Eisenhower Dollars dated 1971 through 1978 found in regular pocket change are copper-nickel clad and generally worth face value, with the exception of specific collectible 40% silver bicentennial and uncirculated proof issues.
Susan B. Anthony, no silver and like the "Ike Dollars they are copper-nickel Clad, and are also generally worth face value.
Are the Sacagawea and Presidental Dollar coins made of real Gold?
There is No Gold in the Presidential and Sacagawea dollars.They are pure copper core clad in a manganese brass alloy (88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, and 2% nickel), containing no actual gold. We do not generally buy these coins.
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Hoosier Coin and Currency
192 North Avon Ave. Avon, Indiana 46123
Hours of Opperation :
Monday: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am -5pm
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: Closed For Time With Family
Sunday: Closed For Time With Family