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Colonial Coins Wanted – Turn History Into Value!
Before the establishment of official United States currency, the early American colonies conducted trade with a mix of bartering and foreign money. Common commodities such as tobacco, grain, animal skins and furs, and ammunition served as substitutes for currency in trade. As you can imagine, this was a difficult way to conduct business. As international […]
SELL GOLD NEAR ME – SKOKIE
The coin appraisal process at Oakton Coins & Collectibles is easy & secure. Oakton Coin Dealer appraisal services include coin collection appraisals, estate appraisals, and safe deposit box appraisals. Skokie’s Oakton Coins stands out as the premier choice for reliable and equitable coin evaluations. Our credentials encompass memberships with esteemed institutions such as the American […]
BUYING & SELLING GOLD / SILVER BULLION IN SKOKIE
Oakton Coins & Collectibles is a coin shop in Skokie that buys and sells bullion. Oakton Coins & Collectibles buys silver, gold, and platinum bullion. Oakton Coins will buy your bullion at a great price. It could be any type of bullion: coins or bars, US or foreign. Selling Bullion in Skokie. Security is one […]
DRAMATIC ERROR COINS CAN BE WORTH MONEY
In the world of numismatics, coins are more than just pieces of metal; they are windows into history and, sometimes, hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Among the various types of collectible coins, error coins have always held a special place. Error coins are fascinating not only because of the stories behind their creation but […]
UNLOCK THE HIDDEN VALUE: GIVE YOUR GOLD A SECOND LIFE BY SELLING IT FOR SCRAP
Gold has always held a special place in human history, cherished for its beauty, rarity, and inherent value. Whether it’s an old piece of jewelry, outdated gold coins, or even broken trinkets, your unused gold may be hiding a hidden treasure. Instead of letting it gather dust or occupying precious space in your jewelry box, […]
HOW TO FIND A REPUTABLE GOLD DEALER & SELL YOUR GOLD
Gold is a precious metal that has been treasured for thousands of years. It has been used as currency, jewelry, and a symbol of wealth and power. Today, gold remains a popular investment option, as well as a commodity that can be bought and sold for profit. If you are considering selling gold, there are […]
TIME TO REVISIT STAMPS THROUGH A FRESH LENS?
By Ron Polaniecki As a youth, I dreamed about filling up every one of the some 15,000 empty spaces in my vintage (1960) “New Ambassador Album for Postage Stamps of the World.” Ditto for my, who also is a collector. Then as the years went by, the impossibility of that task set in — along […]
SELL GOLD NEAR ME – PARK RIDGE
Oakton Coins & Collectibles is a favorite coin shop near Park Ridge. Selling your gold is simple because we accept it in all its forms. Yellow and white gold jewelry, estate items, and designer pieces are all welcome. Even if your jewelry is broken, damaged, or out of style, it still has value. We purchase […]
SELL GOLD NEAR ME – ROGERS PARK
Oakton Coins & Collectibles is a favorite coin shop near Rogers Park. We’re buyers of gold in any form and condition. This includes yellow gold, white gold, and even rose gold jewelry. Damaged or broken items, outdated pieces, estate collections, and designer jewelry are all accepted. Dental gold also holds value. We purchase every purity, […]