Durham’s Trusted Coin & Bullion Dealer
Trusted Buyers of Gold, Coins & Jewellery
Durham's specialist precious metals buyers
Free valuations, instant offers and same-day payment
XRF-Tested, Accurate Valuations
Same-Day Payment
Durham Store or Post-In Service
Live £ Pricing
Gold Sovereign
£735
Gold Britannia
£3,124/ozt
Silver Britannia
£48.71/ozt
9ct Gold
£35.69/g
Live Pricing
£3,289/ozt
+2.08%
£48.76/ozt
+1.67%
£1,305/ozt
+1.16%
GBP. Source: metals.dev.
We specialise in
Gold, Coins, Jewellery & More
From a single sovereign to a lifetime collection, our experts give you an honest, market-leading price - every time.
Gold
We buy and value gold of every form, from jewellery to bullion to rolled gold, at fair, transparent prices.
Coins
From rare finds to full collections, we offer expert valuation and buying for coins of all eras.
Jewellery
Whether inherited, unworn, or simply unwanted, we give your jewellery the value it deserves.
simple & transparent
How our buying process works
Estimate
Use our online calculator or contact us by phone, email or visit our Durham store. We’ll guide you on the best options for your valuables.
Valuation
Our experts assess your items using the latest XRF technology to accurately test all of your precious metals.
Offer
As soon as we have assessed your items we make a fair offer - free, with no obligation to sell.
Payment
Accept our offer and we pay same day by bank transfer. All we need is some ID (passport or driving licence).
more than coins
Other things we love to buy
As lifelong collectors ourselves, our specialists buy a wide range of fine and unusual items - often worth more than you’d expect.
Luxury Swiss Watches
Rolex, Omega, Patek & more
Vintage Cartier
Watches, Jewellery & more
War & Campaign Medals
WWI, WWII & Gallantry
Silver Cutlery & Flatware
Silvers & Candlesticks
Pocket Watches
Gold & Silver Cased
Diamonds & Gemstones
Loose stones appraised
Natural & Cultured Pearls
Necklaces, earrings & pins
Maundy Money
The Monarch’s Purse
Ancient Coins
Whole collections valued
Bank Notes
Rare & world notes
Beatles Memorabilia
Autographs & rarities
Luxury Pens
Montblanc, Conway Stewart
Disney Dollars
Rare Collectables
American Guitars
And Amplifiers
Top Hats
Vintage Silk
Vintage Goyard
Parisian Leather
Louis Vuitton
Vintage Trunks & Luggage
Toy Soldiers
Vintage Britains Ltd
Miners Lamps
Worldwide Collectable
Gold
Coins, Jewellery & More
Coins
Gold, Silver & Change
Jewellery
Real & Costume
Got something unusual? Ask us for a free valuation - If it has value, chances are we will buy it.
Experts you can trust, in the heart of historic Durham.
Durham Coins began with a deep love of British history and numismatics. Today we're proud to be the region's specialist buyer of coins, bullion and fine collectables — based at The Prince Bishops, a short walk from the site of the historic Durham Mint.
The regions best price guaranteed
We pay much higher prices than our competitors - and will beat any like-for-like quote presented to us.
Genuine Specialists
From hammered coins to vintage Cartier, our dedicated experts know exactly what your items are worth.
Probate & Collections
We sensitively catalogue and value entire estates and collections, guiding you through every step.
Precious Metals Calculator
Pop in the weight and carat of your gold, silver or platinum and get an instant indicative price paced on the live spot rate - before you even leave the house.
Can’t make it to Durham? Post it in.
You can send your items in via post if you aren’t local to us. We’ll guide you through safe postage and recommended tracked postal services, value your items on arrival and pay you the day we receive them.
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Free, no-Obligation
Find out what your items are worth.
Tell us a little bit about what you would like to sell and our specialists will be in touch with an honest, market-leading valuation. No pressure, no obligation - just expert advice.
We will beat any like-for-like quote
Same day payment via bank transfer
Visit in store or use our post-in service