Buying Coins & Paper Money
U.S. and world coins and paper money, from a few items to full collections.
| Open for business seven days a week. No appointment needed. 4547 Oakton, Skokie, Illinois Phone or text (224) 563-5684  |
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| Sunday | 12:00PM — 5:00PM |
| Monday | 10:00AM — 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00AM — 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00AM — 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 10:00AM — 5:00PM |
| Friday | 10:00AM — 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 12:00PM — 5:00PM |
A safer, simpler alternative to downtown.
Many of our customers choose us because they prefer an easier way to handle coins, gold, and silver. With free parking, a straightforward walk-in process, and a calm, controlled setting, you can take care of everything in one place—without dealing with traffic, crowded areas, or the complications of mailing valuables or selling online.
Oakton Coins & Collectibles is a different kind of coin shop — it’s a trusted destination where collectors, investors, and families can confidently sell coins, gold, silver, jewelry, and collectibles, or explore select investment-grade bullion and rare coins for sale. Whether you’re going through a life transition, downsizing, decluttering, or investing in precious metals, we’re here to help.
As experienced numismatic professionals and longtime coin collectors, we specialize in evaluating U.S. coins, collections, bullion, and precious metals. We buy gold, silver, coins, and jewelry of all kinds — even broken or outdated pieces. Our staff provides free verbal appraisals with clear, straightforward information and no pressure to sell. That transparency is part of what keeps customers coming back.
At Oakton Coins & Collectibles, we offer fair, competitive pricing when buying and selling coins and bullion. Our experience allows us to properly evaluate both collectible value and metal value, so customers understand exactly what they have.
We buy directly from the public and sell select bullion and numismatic coins to investors and collectors who value a straightforward, professional approach.
We also buy militaria, historical artifacts, and other high-value collectibles. If you have something unusual or valuable, feel free to bring it in — we’re always happy to take a look and explain its value.
Oakton Coins & Collectibles is conveniently located near I-94 (Kennedy) in Skokie — just minutes from Chicago — and less than two blocks from the Oakton stop on the CTA Yellow Line (Skokie Swift). We regularly work with customers from Skokie, Evanston, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, and nearby Chicago neighborhoods including Rogers Park, Edgewater, Uptown, and Albany Park, as well as surrounding suburbs throughout the northern Chicago area.
Our shop is safe, secure, and welcoming. We’ve created a comfortable environment with a buzzer-entry system and a private consultation room for confidential evaluations. With free parking in front of and behind the shop, visits are simple, convenient, and stress-free.
