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 […]
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 […]
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 Whether it’s an old piece of jewelry, outdated gold coins, or even broken trinkets, your unused gold may be hiding a hidden treasure.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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Going through a person’s possessions after he or she passes away can be a brutal task. We help people in the Evanston – Skokie area liquidate estates. You’d be surprised how often someone who moved away from the Chicago area years ago gets pulled back to deal with selling massive amounts of stuff after someone […]
A gold certificate in general is a certificate of ownership that gold owners hold instead of storing the actual gold. It has both a historic meaning as a U.S. paper currency (1863–1933) and a current meaning as a way to invest in gold. Banks may issue gold certificates for gold that is allocated (non-fungible) or […]
Located two miles from downtown Evanston, 4547 Oakton. We buy large U.S. coin collections, U.S. rare gold, U.S. gold, U.S. currency Pre-1933 gold, and any type of coins. No collection is too large or too small. We also buy estate jewelry collection, gold & silver bullion, and fine watch collections. Walk-ins are always welcome. We […]
Located between downtown Evanston and downtown Skokie, Oakton Coins enjoys a central location that is also in close proximity to the north side of Chicago. For convenient access, we are within walking distance of the (Skokie Swift) Oakton stop, as well as the 97 CTA bus. Additionally, we offer ample free parking in both the […]
Oakton Coins buys all forms of silver Coins from Evanston. Situated conveniently between Evanston and Skokie, we specialize in the buying and selling of various items, including coins, paper money, estate jewelry, platinum, stamps, diamonds, and all forms of gold and silver. CONTACT US NOW When it comes to selling your silver coins, it’s always […]