Before the United States established its own official currency, the early American colonies operated with a mix of barter and foreign coinage. Everyday items like tobacco, grain, animal pelts, and musket balls served as practical substitutes for money in trade. As international commerce grew, coins from England, France, and Spain began circulating throughout the colonies, […]
Understanding Bullion Purchases in Skokie Bullion in Skokie represents bulk precious metals valued by weight and comes in various forms like bars, coins, or rounds. Bullion coins in Skokie hold value solely from their metal content and are available in diverse sizes. Popular classics like the Krugerrand or American Eagle are found in Skokie, with […]
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 […]
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 Whether it’s an old piece of jewelry, outdated gold coins, or even broken trinkets, your unused gold may be hiding a hidden treasure.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 […]