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Testimonials

Grandfather’s Coin Collection

American Rare Coin was recommended to me as a reputable business for me to sell my Grandfather’s coin collection. I’m not a coin collector but believe I received an honest appraisal and market value for the coins sold. What really impressed me was when a week later they called me up and told me they […]
Helpful and Courteous Staff

This is a wonderful place they has a cross section of things for anyone! The staff is helpful and courteous as well! You can spend hours in there treasure hunting and you will find something for sure! Gene K. San Francisco, CA
Professionalism and Service

Their professionalism and service was remarkable. This was the first time I was selling an item so I didn’t really have much knowledge about the process and was a little hesitant doing a transaction like this. They took the time to speak to me over the phone and he assured me everything was going to […]
Hands down best!

These guys are the hands down best! Fair and so respectful. Best place to buy or sell coins / bullion! Melissa L.
The Best Experience.

I have used American Rare Coin for a number of years now and have nothing but the best experience. I have found them very trustworthy, provide very fair pricing, great overall service and try to educate at the same time. I highly recommend them without any reservation. Leo S.
Gold bracelets

We brought in two gold bracelets. We had a great experience. They were patient, informative and took time to seek the value of the jewelry we had brought in. We were very happy with the professionalism and friendliness of our visit! We will be back. Thank you. Sharon M. Bloomington MN
Visited American Rare Coin Twice in the Last Year

I’ve gone to American Rare Coins 2ce in the last year. The first time with my 15 questions and recently to sell some coins. I had not done anything like this for years and so many things had changed. Kathryn graciously understood both times and guided me through the process. She expertly answered all my […]
Thank you

Greetings, I was on my way yesterday to your location when I found” Road Closed” near the Airport,,,,, panic was in full force with no direction for detour. So, with my new iphone i called your office, I was directed safely through the jungle of traffic on 62 to your doorway, Simply cannot thank you […]
They helped me and treated me with kindness and respect

This is the second time I have been to American Rare Coin and Collectables. Once again they helped me and treated me with kindness and respect. I had inherited what I thought was just costume jewelry but they found it to contain valuable gold content. This comes with a very high recommendation and my thanks. […]
Best Place to Sell your Coins

i drove from eau claire,wisc. to bloomington to sell my coins, best place to sell your coins, great staff, very satisfied. ronald k Eau Claire, WI
This place is the real deal.

This place is the real deal. I called in for some advice on what ended up being a not-so-rare gold coin, and even though I’m sure it was only worth a small fraction of most of the coins these guys deal with, Mark took the time on the phone to give me plenty of info. […]
Thorough and honest

I could not have had a better experience here. Had an appointment with Daniel to appraise my mother’s jewelry and some coins. He was so accomplished and capable. I could tell he really appreciated the value and beauty of a good piece. He studied each one as we talked about them, and he examined the […]
Very Good Service!

Got your order today. Very good service! Thank you. Keith Keith Bracelin St Francis KS
Wow. Thank you.

Wow. Thank you. When I am ready to sell my inherited coin collection, I will be working with American Rare Coin and Collectibles. I tried to “google” coin info. alone online and quickly became confused and frustrated. But after just a few minutes on the phone with American Rare Coin, they walked me through ARCC’s […]
Executor of estate

I was executor of my mom’s estate and needed to take care of her coin collection. She worked in a bank and her collection was primarily collecting for silver value although she did have some collectible coins. We live near Rochester, MN so I checked a dealer there. I got a quote on silver value […]
I had an excellent experience

I had an excellent experience today, January, 29, 2020. Daniel was outstanding. Informative, honest, straightforward and worked diligently to assure I received a fair price for my coins. His attention to detail was evident the entire time. I will request Daniel on any future transactions. Siri S. River Falls WI
I inherited a large amount of coins

I inherited a large amount of coins from a relative and had no idea what to do with them. I brought them in to American Rare Coin in Bloomington and they made the entire process to determine value a fun and educational experience. They really know coins. Vincent S Hopkins MN
THANKS YOU ALL so much for you guidance

We (siblings and myself) stopped in to have dads coins assessed and this team was extremely helpful and wonderful. Their knowledge helped us determine what we options we have going forward… THANKS YOU ALL so much for you guidance. Michael K Galloway Ohio
I highly recommend American Rare Coin & Collectibles

I came in on December 12th, 2019 with a wide variety and a lot of coins. These coins were collected for over 85 years by my father. I worked with Daniel and not only did he give me great customer service, I received an education as he more than willing to answer my questions. I […]
Explained everything

Mark was very helpful and explain everything when I sold old silver coins. I recommend this business. JORGE L. WOODBURY MN
They really do care about you and your holdings.

After collecting coins of all types for over 50 years it was time to divest. I had the opportunity to work with Tony at American Rare Coin on two separate appointments to get through all the coins. Tony is most knowledgeable across many fronts including all type coins as well as the Indians, Lincolns, Liberty […]
Valuable coin collection

My husband and I had a fairly valuable coin collection that I had inherited from my grandfather. After doing research and talking to people in the field, we ended up selling the coins through American Rare Coin & Collectibles in Bloomington. We were very satisfied with the service they provided and felt they were honest […]
Positive from start to finish

The experience at American Rare Coin was positive from start to finish. Rick was professional and experienced. He made his way through a large collection of assorted coins in a very efficient manner and was detail oriented in documentation. Best of all, he was a great storyteller and it made the process of sorting through […]
Knowledgeable, friendly and treated fairly.

I stopped in recently to have some odd coins appraised. The Buyer was knowledgeable and friendly. I felt informed and treated fairly.
Outstanding experience

My experience with American Coin was outstanding. I was having several different sets of coins of my father’s that had been given to me. Their website was very valuable in determining if there was any numismatic value, and unfortunately there wasn’t much beyond the silver value. Mark walked through the process showing me every step. […]
Very Professional. We will go back again in a heartbeat!

Frankly very professional! We had just a handful of coins, nothing too significant, and very little jewelry of much value. They took their time with us and treated us as if we were their best customers ever! We will go back again in a heartbeat! Thank you so much! Sandra Sandra T. Bloomington Minnesota
Totally satisfying experience. Very fair payment.

We recently decided to sell a coin collection which consisted of pennies going back to before 1856 and a lot of silver coins including silver dollars. Before bringing our coins to American Rare Coin and Collectibles, we visited two other dealers, one more upscale, the other not. Both were willing to pay us for the […]
Coin Collection Appraisal

I had a collection of coins and a few bills to be appraised. Old and new, some silver, some foreign, and none of it well preserved. I didn’t have high hopes, but the gentleman to whom I worked with went through everything and gave it all a good look-see. In the end, the collection was […]
Friendly atmosphere, lots of trust, I’m impressed.

American Rare Coin was recommended to me by my financial advisors who are in Texas…they did due diligence on companies here in Minnesota, and recommended American Rare Coin (ARCC). That recommendation was unexpectedly confirmed by a friend who had also worked with ARCC. I worked with a very kind and knowledgeable man, Rick, who took […]
The staff is knowledgeable of the industry and fair

The staff is knowledgeable of the industry and fair. I recommend this shop if you’re looking to buy or sell fine metals. J.Ryan
I could not have been more pleased.

This place was referred to me by my jeweler. I could not of been more pleased. Friendly and expert folks work here with extremely fair purchase prices. They are a top notch buyer and seller of coins, silver, gold, and sports paraphernalia. strongly recommend. David B Eden Prairie
Good reviews steered me to this shop and I was not disappointed

The good reviews steered me to this shop and I was not disappointed. I had some coins I wanted assessed to determine whether they were a) real gold and b) worth anything as coins. I met with Tom and found him to be very helpful. He was able to quickly let me know the gold […]
Our experience was extremely positive.

I can’t say enough about our recent meetings at American Rare Coin. It took us years to get to the point where we were ready to sell. As many of you know, there are lots of unethical buyers of coins on the marketplace and fly by night operations. We wanted to go to a place […]
Knowledgeable and honest group of people

I have been purchasing and trading with American Rare Coin and Collectibles for many years and have never met a more knowledgeable nor honest group of people. I have purchased everything from ancient coins to silver bullion to fossils from them and have been happy with each and every purchase. I have even had them […]
A delightful experience selling our coins

We had a delightful experience selling some old coins that had been in our house the last 20 years. The office is comfortable and the professionals who assisted us went out of their way to value our items. My husband and I highly recommend American Rare Coin and Collectibles. K Hopkins St Paul MN
Very friendly and efficient team in a safe and accessible building

I looked around to find an honest, helpful, and very knowledgeable company to work with when trying to determine the value of an antique coin set in a piece of jewelry that was no longer of use. I met with Daniel who was wonderful to work with, taught me much about the coin, helped to […]
GREAT PLACE

Just back from selling 90% silver coins, another delightful time with everyone that works there, SO friendly and VERY fair in the price I received for my coins, heading back after another trip to WARMER climate! GREAT PLACE 👍👍💰💰 Gary Dzwonkowski Minneapolis Minnesota
I have been to American Rare Coin and Collectibles twice and I will go again!

I have been to American Rare Coin and Collectibles twice and I will go again! Their staff and business practices are knowledgeable, professional and ethical. Daniel’s thoroughness, care and honesty in assisting me were the epitome of customer service. No need to shop around, you can depend on American Rare Coin and Collectibles to always […]
New to Coin Collecting

My son is newly interested in coin collecting and we fell upon this store by chance after a Google search Daniel helped greatly to inspire us and motivate us in the hobby we are very loyal in our customer patronage and will definitely be back due to the great value of product and excellent service […]
Everything went smoothly

Today, I was in American Rare Coin to sell some gold. Old jewelry my wife did not use anymore. With no appointment, they took me right away. These people are very knowledgeable about gold. They shared their knowledge with me, in a way I could understand. Everything went smoothly. I feel very satisfied with the […]
Repeat Customer

This was my second visit and I always feel I am treated well, get a fair price and appreciate the professionalism of the staff. I would not go anywhere else to sell silver, gold or coins. Faye S Minneapolis Minnesota
I’ll Only Be Working With You…

It was great working with you, it was a welcome experience, you people go right to the point not like other people you ask them a question and they give you a 1000 answers but not the one you ask, From now on I’ll be working only with you, Thank you. Andres Ayala Levittown NY
Fair and Ethical

I brought a small coin collection in with desire to sell. The staff was extremely professional, explaining their buy pricing as they carefully went through my collection, coin by coin. They were fair and ethical; I sold my collection. Kelly P Minnesota
Professional Service and Support

Thank you to Tony! For incredibly professional service and support as we worked through a few difficult decisions on selling coins. Grayce Belvedere-Young Edina mn
Great Company!

Brought in 100 ( 10 bars) ozs of silver to sell, a ten minute visit turned into about 45 mins,problem with trying to see if silver was good! But everyone was SO nice to talk to and everything work out fine in the end! Will be returning with all my remaining items to sell GREAT […]
Yet again, another very smooth and professional transaction.

Dear Staff: Yet again, another very smooth and professional transaction. The item I bought was well-priced, well-packed and very quickly delivered. Thanks Very Much, Sincerely, Dennis Hill Boulder CO
Always friendly, honest up front and most of all Professional

I recommend this business A+++++++ Always friendly, honest up front and most of all Professional. I hope to continue my business with them for life. Rusty Arntson Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
A reputable location to purchase gold and silver bullion.

I was looking for a reputable location to purchase gold and silver bullion. I visited American Rare Coin last week just to inquire about their business and the buy/sell process. I couldn’t have been happier with the attention they provided me, even though they knew I wasn’t buying or selling at that time. They took […]
Coin and Currency Appraisals

Coin and Currency Appraisals. My wife and I came to American Rare Coin and Collectibles with a collection my father had prior to his death. I couldn’t be more pleased with the service we received. Rick went through all of the collection, even though there was no order to where coins were placed in the […]
Jeweler Reference

This place was referred to me by my jeweler. I could not of been more pleased. Friendly and expert folks work here with extremely fair purchase prices. They are a top notch buyer and seller of coins, silver, gold, and sports paraphernalia. strongly recommend. David B. Eden Prairie, MN
If I had to recommend a place to sell to…

very pleased with my visit, fair honest, professional. felt little bad eating that sandwich in front of them in the morning from the cafe. the lady that works there was very nice can’t remember her name sorry, And the gentleman that was helping me was very thorough he really knows his coins, making sure if […]
Definitely will return here if I need to sell/ buy, or even get advice

We were in a few weeks ago to sell my father in laws coin collection that was left to us. I must say, it was quite busy but we were greeted by such a delightful woman. I am sorry I didn’t get her name, but she had the most fun glasses! She was so knowledgeable […]
Helpful and understanding…

Ok, I was a bit nervous about checking this place out. I had some bracelets from an ex to get rid of. He had assured me they were real gold. The woman in the front of the shop was so kind and helpful! She explained the process, offered to get me some water, and then […]
Greeted and welcomed immediately by the office manager

I stopped into American Rare Coin a couple of weeks ago and even though it was quite busy, I was greeted and welcomed immediately by the office manager (if she isn’t the office manager, she should be!) . . . I wish I could remember her name! Everyone was so professional and made me feel […]
A very good experience.

I had a very good experience when I brought my Coins there, I spent almost 2 hrs there as three of them went through everything I had. They were very thorough and very professional, made me feel very relaxed and at home there. I would recommend them completely for anything that you may need to […]
We highly recommend American Rare Coin

My husband and I want to say that we highly recommend American Rare Coin and Collectibles. The staff was very knowledgeable and very fair pricing. We had two printer paper boxes full of collectible coins we brought in. I can’t say enough good things about how they explained what coins had more value and why […]
Pleasantly surprised by the service.

I had an old collection of coins that were not anything super special. They were just 40% silver sets. I was expecting that anywhere I went people would be less than willing to work with me since I did not have anything exciting nor truly valuable. However I was surprised here. I was shown all […]
At the Top of Their Game

At the Top of Their Game The folks at American Rare Coin handled the purchase of my coin collection in a timely manner. Their knowledge of the business impressed me. I was satisfied with their honesty in relation to the both the dollar value for the items they secured and the value of coins they […]
Absolutely 5 Stars!

My wife and I have been in many times for questions and to sell gold and silver. Never have we had a bad experience. They are Friendly, Honest and Knowledgeable. Will not go anywhere else in the Twin Cities. We are now starting to buy precious metals for retirement and every question is answered. Absolutely […]
A Wonderful Experience!

American Rare Coin was a wonderful experience for me! The staff (I worked with Rick) were extremely friendly, patient, knowledgeable and fun to work worth. I feel they were honest and very helpful and open in “teaching’ me the entire process of selling gold. I have never felt more comfortable and confident in the sale […]
Great Service!

Great service and experience at ARC&C! J. Boyer Saint Paul MN
Highly Recommend American Rare Coin

A few years ago we had some silver coins to sell. We went to a different establishment. They really did not say much to us. They did not go through the coins. They weighed them and told us how much they would give us. That was it. What a change at American Rare Coin! When […]
Honest and Knowledgeable

Honest and knowledgeable. I am so happy that I brought my things to sell to American Rare Coin. These people are honest, knowledgeable and comfortable to be around. I got a fair price, good information and some entertainment too. When I need this kind of service again, I will definitely come here and not any […]
Extremely Professional

Extremely Professional. We had a fantastic experience at American Rare Coin and Collectibles, LLC. They were extremely professional from start to finish. They kindly sent a person out to help carry the product from our car into the store, they patiently explained the selling procedures and value of the items we brought in, and they […]
I will always recommend this place.

I went in to sell my little collection of coins passed down to me. Kathryn and Mark were phenomenal. Extremely polite and friendly. I will always recommend this place. J. Raymond Bloomington Minnesota
Couldn’t Be Happier With The Service

Spent part of this afternoon with Tony going through some coins from my Uncle’s estate. Couldn’t be happier with the service and experience he provided. I would recommend everyone on Matt’s team for a fair and honest discussion regarding coins and collectables. Thank you! James P. minneapolis, mn
I Knew I Made The Right Choice

I Knew I Made The Right Choice. From the moment I called American Rare Coin & spoke w/ Matt, I knew I had made the right choice. He answered all my questions re: the collection of coins I had, how long an appt. might take, what does an appraisal cost, etc. I made an appt. […]
Precious Metals and Coins Mail In Option

Precious Metals and Coins Mail In Option. I have sold items through the mail to ARCC three times. It was a very smooth transaction each time. These guys have excellent communication. They are very thorough and orderly. And they do what they say they will do. Total pros. Moral human beings. And very fast to […]
Amazing customer service

Amazing customer service. I went in to sell a bunch of coins from my husbands estate and some jewelry. I worked with Daniel and he took the time to explain how coins are valued. He was meticulous, through, and very kind. I felt like I was dealt with honest and fairly. I was very happy […]
An Exceptional Experience!

I brought my 19 year old daughter to American Coin to get information on a shoe box full of coins that she received from her grandfather. This was our first visit to a coin dealer and it was an exceptional experience. We worked with Daniel who was very personable, knowledgeable, thorough, and funny. He took […]
Very Professional and Happy with our Service

I had a very good experience dealing with Mark at American Rare Coin. He was very professional and we were very happy with the service and what we got for our coins. Bruce G
I had a very good experience.

I had a very good experience dealing with the guys at American Rare Coin. I am confident I got a fair price for my coins. I’d do business with them again. tom b brooklyn park MN
Coin Value Estimations

I came in to get an estimate of the coins left to the family in my mother’s estate. I was greeted warmly at the door, and was helped immediately. I worked with a gentleman who very efficiently and professionally sorted through several hundred coins and gave me an estimated worth for each coin. I could […]
Highly recommend.

Sold a very old, rare gold coin here. Shopped it around to a few other smaller shops and American Rare Coin paid the most by a small margin. Friendly staff, my only negative thing to say is that they don’t have convenient hours, they’re open when most people are working, and getting into the shop […]
This is the place to sell coins and bullion.

This is the place to sell coins and bullion. Especially on a good price upswing. They update buy price on their website daily. Fast service and very knowledgeable. Obviously you won’t get the same price as selling privately. But they offer sellers zero hassle or risk. Plus you’re immediately paid in a check, that you […]
Received incredibly good advice and very helpful!

Had a pretty sizable collection that really and was beginning to get into the hobby and now I am a active collector have become a member with NGC frequent auctions and shows and I was given incredibly good advice from a gentlemen that helped me by the way he knew more about coins than anyone […]
It was a pleasure working with American Rare Coin!

It was a pleasure working with American Rare Coin! They showed great patience and knowledge as they carefully went through my large box of coins. Miscellaneous inherited coins and collections had piled up for decades. Now that I’ve sold them, I have more space and more cash. Thank you! Mark G. Roseville MN
Overall awesome experience.

Overall awesome experience. We took my dad’s coin collection in and we’re stunned by the value of some of the coins. The collection was so large and heavy I really dreaded this. But one of the employees stopped and helped us get it loaded and unloaded again.
The right choice is American Rare Coin.

I showed up at American Rare Coin at noon on a Wednesday without an appointment and was helped immediately. I had a wide range of things to sell and I was treated with great courtesy. The people I worked with went out of their way to find ways to increase the amount they could give […]
These guys are the best and most honest shop by far.

These guys are the best and most honest shop by far. You can completely trust them to take care of you whether you are buying or selling. I’m really glad I changed shops and started going here a couple years back after trying them out. Tony T., Minneapolis
Happy with the results of our transaction.

I would highly recommend American Rare Coin and Collectibles. I had several coins from my husband’s estate that I wished to sell. They were very professional and honest. I was very happy with the results of our transaction. A week later I received a call that a mistake had been made and that I was […]
American Rare Coin Recommendation

I recently worked with Tony and the sale of an old coin. He is very knowledgeable, professional and went the extra mile to insure that I received the best value for the coin. I would recommend American Rare Coin to anyone that has coins to sell or purchase. Mel J
Professional coin staff

I went in today to sell some pre-1964 U.S coins. American Rare Coin was a very pleasant, and enjoyable, experience. Very timely, courteous and professional staff. I even got a peek at a Mickey Mantle baseball card! Fun place to see….. D. Smith Northfield, Minnesota
A real pleasure doing business with this company.

We came in with a lot of variety of coins and Tom took the time to patiently go thru them and gave us a nice surprise at the end of the visit with its worth. While we were there a relatively long time everyone in the office was very pleasant – it was a real […]
Grouped coins by value vs. competitors offering a flat price!

Daniel and Tony were very efficient in putting a value on my coins that I brought in on a late Saturday morning. Daniel took his time in sorting out the coins and placed them in groups according to value as opposed to their competitors who just bunched them together and offer a flat price. Because […]
Impressed by service and knowledge.

I was very impressed by the service and knowledge of one of your numismatists, who ably assisted me in evaluating coins inherited from my family. He was knowledgable, and explained his evaluation process, as well as the history behind the coins American Coin would purchase. I would recommend American Rare Coin for purchase and sale […]
These guys are great and are very busy with their business.

Hey Everyone, I’m from Minneapolis, but moved to the Bay Area only to recently return. I inherited a large collection of coins from my Father, mind you this collection is one I had a very important hand in building. I didn’t know anyone around here that dealt coins, so I stopped into this office. These […]
I have been a customer since May 2007 and completely trust your company.

I met with Tom and had mostly Canadian coins. He spent time grading and sorting as usual. One coin stood out and he did extra checking and there was gold in the coin. I have been a customer since May 2007 and completely trust your company. James B., Minneapolis, MN
Great service

Great service. These guys are pros. Great service. Honest guys that will do right by you. Pablo H., Minneapolis, MN
Sell Bullion

They helped me sell bullion medallions and coins my mother has amassed over the years. They were fair, and courteous. Explained the details of the transaction. I felt treated very fairly, and received more than I was expecting. B K Edgar Minneapolis Minnesota
Earned our trust

Thanks are deserved to Mark who took the time (without an appointment) to explain and then discuss our options as we approached American Rare Coin with the disposal of some coins we wanted to sell. We felt comfortable in dealing with a coin company who went the ‘extra mile” in earning our trust, while at […]
This where I would recommend everyone to go…

Just with one call the guy was so patient and so polite ….. This is where I would recommend everyone to go… Unlike the rudeness a coin dealer here in Wichita Falls…. Thank you. Angela Amaya Wichita Falls Texas
They made a process we dreaded easy

We went in with our Dad’s boxes of coins and no idea what was there. Within two hours they helped us sort through the whole mess, pick out those items with special value, bought them from us at a fair price, and sent us off to the bank to cash in the remaining coins at […]
Honest and trustworthy appraisal

I was very pleased with the professional and fair experience at American Rare Coin. I was impressed by the honest and trustworthy appraisal and information. I left happy with the outcome, and gained some valuable knowledge. I would definitely recommend American Rare Coin as solidly trustworthy. Kent Lundholm Edina Mn.
Helped with my precious metals investment portfolio.

I just wanted to say thanks to Mike for all of his help in setting up my purchase of some precious metals for my investment portfolio. I found him to be very professional and treated this newbie as if I was an experienced investor. And I really appreciated that! He seemed always available when I […]
I would highly recommend American Rare Coin

Thanks to the professionalism of American Rare Coins I was able to receive a fair value for all of the coins I accumulated over my collecting career. It’s a good feeling when you deal with someone who you can really trust. I would highly recommend American Rare Coin when it comes time to sell your […]
A strong recommendation for anyone selling coins, bullion, or collectibles.

We were extremely expressed by the care and professionalism of all of the people we worked with at American Rare Coin. We worked with both Mark and Daniel, both of whom have decades of experience in the business and were very knowledgeable and helpful. We are downsizing, and original went to sell a collection of […]
Explained everything, very fair pricing and very knowledgeable.

I was looking to get rid of a coin collection. There are many places near me but American Rare Coin and Collectibles was the only one on the Better Business Bureau website. I made an appointment and they were GREAT!!! They explained everything to me and were very fair with pricing and very knowledgeable, I […]
Upon reevaluation, another check!

After completing a transaction selling some coins, imagine my pleasant surprise to discover a message on my home answering machine that, after I left, one of the coins was discovered upon reevaluation, to be worth more than our agreed upon price that I had been paid and that a check for the generous amount of […]
Honest, Fair and Forthcoming…

I have been doing business with American Rare Coin since 1998 when a friend introduced me to them over a lunch break. I have found American Rare Coin to be honest, fair and forthcoming in all my dealings with them. I have not had such good interactions with other precious metals dealers. If you are […]