How We Test Gold at Oakton Coins When you bring gold jewelry, coins, or bullion to Oakton Coins & Collectibles, we make the process clear, transparent, and accurate. Our team uses multiple methods to confirm authenticity and purity before making you an offer. X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) We use a state-of-the-art XRF analyzer that scans the […]
When you’re responsible for settling an estate, one of the toughest jobs can be figuring out what to do with coins, gold, silver, jewelry, and other collectibles. At Oakton Coins & Collectibles, we specialize in helping executors, trustees, and attorneys handle these items with respect, accuracy, and efficiency. How We Help Estate Executors Professional AppraisalsWe […]
The list presented serves as a comprehensive glossary of coin collecting and numismatic terminology, offering clear definitions and explanations for a wide array of terms used by both amateur and professional collectors. From grading abbreviations such as MS (Mint State) and PF (Proof), to descriptions of coin features like reeded edges, cartwheel luster, or cameo […]
If you’re looking for a certified coin dealer you can trust, look no further than Oakton Coins. Based in the Chicago area and serving the entire Midwest, Oakton Coins is a fully accredited and highly respected dealer in coins, currency, bullion, and collectibles. Whether you’re buying, selling, or seeking an appraisal, our experienced team […]
Buying and selling all collectible coins / paper money (U.S. and world), all forms of gold & silver, bullion, estate jewelry, stamps, diamonds, and more. We are determined to make your experience with us as easy and efficient as possible. We have a certified silver assay x-ray tester that tests the metal’s exact purity down […]
Buying and selling all collectible coins / paper money (U.S. and world), all forms of gold & silver, bullion, estate jewelry, stamps, diamonds, and more. We are determined to make your experience with us as easy and efficient as possible. We have a certified gold assay x-ray tester that tests the metal’s exact purity down […]
We Buy All Forms of Silver Silver can exist in many forms, and we buy it all. We are one of the Chicago area’s foremost silver dealers. We Buy and Sell Silver Bullion Silver bullion is officially recognized as being at least 90% to 99.9% pure and is usually in the form of coins, bars, […]
We Buy All Forms of Gold Gold can exist in many forms, and we buy it all. We are one of the Chicago area’s foremost gold dealers. Buying and Selling Gold Bullion Gold bullion is officially recognized as being at least 90% to 99.9% pure and is usually in the form of coins, bars, or […]
We Buy and Sell Coins & Paper Money We specialize in helping people divide, sort, and sell inherited collections. We’re always buying and selling coins, coin collections, paper money, all forms of gold, and all forms of silver. We buy high or low-grade U.S. or foreign coins and paper money. We also offer free verbal […]
Sell Your Coin Collection in Highland Park | Oakton Coins & Collectibles If you live in Highland Park, Illinois, and have a coin collection you’re thinking of selling, you’ve come to the right place. Oakton Coins & Collectibles in Skokie is one of the highest-rated coin shops near Highland Park, trusted for our professionalism, expertise, […]
Sell Your Coin Collection in Northbrook | Oakton Coins & Collectibles If you live in Northbrook, Illinois, and are thinking about selling a coin collection, Oakton Coins & Collectibles is your trusted destination. Conveniently located nearby in Skokie, we are one of the highest-rated coin shops in the Chicagoland area. With decades of combined experience, […]
Selling on eBay may be a good fit for you if you are the right type of seller. If you have the time and patience, can deal with potential losses, and are somewhat computer literate, perhaps you could give eBay a try. It would also help if the items you want to sell don’t have […]
Generally, the current price (spot price) for gold is based on one futures contract for gold. That futures contract theoretically controls 100 troy ounces, or one brick of gold (1,000 oz for silver). Gold or silver futures are standardized, exchange-traded contracts in which the contract buyer agrees to accept delivery of a specific quantity of […]
Oakton Coins & Collectibles is a completely secure coin shop near the North Side of Chicago. 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 & Collectibles is on the border of Chicago, in the very safe […]
Oakton Coins & Collectibles is centrally located in between downtown Evanston & downtown Skokie, very close to the north side of Chicago. We are walking distance from the CTA yellow line Skokie Swift Oakton stop and the 97 CTA bus. We offer plenty of free parking in front and more in back. Phone number – […]
It is VERY unlikely that you found a real 1943 copper penny. From wish.com for 1$…….. All coin dealers get calls about the 1943 copper penny. Lots of fakes are still in circulation and in collections. Once a year or so, a radio station gets people excited about finding this penny. The internet promises […]
Yes we buy used, old, or new dental gold. Dental patients often don’t know what to do with their old gold dental crowns. They are embarrassed to ask and don’t know who to trust. We can help you. Don’t worry about separating the crown from the tooth. Oakton Coins & Collectibles will do the dirty work and […]
Understanding Gold Purity: 9K, 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, 24K, etc. The stamp on this piece of gold could indicate its intended use and how many, if any, other metals were added to it. Many of us at one point or another will sell gold we bought from a department store or jewelry store. If you’ve […]
