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 Whether it’s an old piece of jewelry, outdated gold coins, or even broken trinkets, your unused gold may be hiding a hidden treasure.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 […]
Oakton Coins and Collectibles is a completely secure coin shop close to Evanston. Not a sketchy Pawn Shop. When you’re getting ready to sell your bullion and numismatic holdings, it is very important to consider the security of the coin dealer’s physical location. Oakton Coins and Collectibles is on the border of Evanston, in the […]
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 […]
Oakton Coins and Collectibles is a fast and safe way to sell your Tiffany jewelry. Sell Tiffany engagement rings and all other kinds of jewelry. We pay highly competitive prices with Evanston jewelry stores. We buy a wide variety of items including rings, watches, Tiffany necklaces, brooches, and Tiffany earrings. Our simple and fast service enables […]
Located right between Evanston and Skokie. We buy and sell coins, paper money, estate jewelry, platinum, stamps, militaria, all forms of gold / silver, and more. CONTACT US NOW Items We Commonly Purchase Gold and silver coinsAll forms of gold and silverCollectible U.S. and world currencyEngagement rings in all shapes and sizesSilver flatware, trays, and […]