Trusted Coin Dealer in Western North Carolina
Coin Buyer in Hickory, NC
If you own gold coins, silver coins, or an inherited collection gathering dust, you don't need to drive to Charlotte to find a fair, knowledgeable coin dealer. Gold King is a family-owned coin and precious metals dealer with over 35 years of experience, located right here in Hickory at 1750 Startown Road. We buy, sell, and evaluate gold coins, silver coins, rare coins, bullion, valuable foreign currency, and estate collectibles — all with walk-in convenience and immediate payment in cash.
We are not a pawn shop. We are numismatic and precious metal buying specialists.
What Coins & Currency We Buy
Gold Coins & Bullion
- American Gold Eagles and one-ounce bullion
- Pre-1933 U.S. coins (Liberty Head, Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles)
- British Sovereigns and world gold coins
Silver Coins & Bullion
- Morgan and Peace silver dollars
- Pre-1965 U.S. 90% silver dimes, quarters, and halves
- American Silver Eagles, silver rounds, and bars
Rare & Collectible
- Key-date Lincoln cents (1909-S VDB), early U.S. type coins
- Better-date Morgan dollars
- Certified coins graded by PCGS and NGC
- Valuable foreign currencies and older U.S. paper money
How Coin Appraisals Work at Gold King
Many customers inherit coin collections without knowing what they have. Here's what happens when you walk in: your coins are separated by type (gold, silver, rare, foreign, paper currency), then tested and authenticated in front of you using professional tools.
We examine condition, date, mint mark, rarity, and certification. Offers are based on current precious metals spot prices, collector demand, and the coin's grade and rarity. Accept the offer and receive immediate payment in cash.
- Metal content — gold and silver melt value
- Rarity and key dates — numismatic premiums
- Condition and grade — PCGS/NGC certification
- Current collector demand — market conditions
How Selling Works
Bring In Your Items
No appointment necessary
Professional Evaluation
Tested and evaluated in front of you
Get Your Offer
Competitive cash offer within minutes
Get Paid Today
Walk out with cash in hand
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Cleaning coins (never clean collectible coins — it destroys value)
- Not grouping similar coins together before visiting
- Not bringing grading certificates or documentation
- Selling to buyers who only pay melt value on rare coins
"Inherited my grandfather's coin collection. Gold King identified several key-date coins worth far more than their silver content. Very knowledgeable."
Coin CollectionFrequently Asked Questions
Gold King at 1750 Startown Rd in Hickory buys gold coins, silver coins, rare coins, bullion, and paper currency.
Yes. Rare, key-date, and graded coins (PCGS, NGC) often carry numismatic value well beyond their precious metal content.
No. Never clean collectible coins. Cleaning can destroy numismatic value and significantly lower your offer.
Yes. We purchase 90% U.S. silver coins, bulk bags, and junk silver collections at fair market rates.
No appointment is needed for most coin transactions. For large collections, calling ahead is recommended.
Yes. We evaluate older U.S. paper money, large-size notes, star notes, and valuable foreign currencies.
No. Gold King is a specialized coin and precious metals buyer — not a pawn shop.