Website: https://coinpurse.com/
Coin Purse is a rare coin, currency, gold, and silver dealer located in the Green Hills area of Nashville, Tennessee. The business describes itself as “Nashville’s oldest and largest coin dealer, coin appraiser and gold / silver source,” and states it has served “Nashville’s coin collecting community since 1968.” The store buys and sells rare coins, currency, gold and silver bullion, and other precious metals, and presents itself as “one of the nation’s largest coin stores.”
Services
According to the site, Coin Purse buys and sells across two main categories.
Gold & Silver
- Gold bullion (bars, rounds, and other bullion products)
- Silver bullion (bars, coins, and rounds)
- Platinum and palladium bullion
- Gold coins, including American Gold Eagles, Krugerrands, and other world gold coins
- Gold jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, and rings
- Scrap gold, dental gold, and broken gold items
- Silver coins, including rare and collectible pieces
- Silver jewelry
Rare Coins & Currency
- Rare coins, ancient coins, and commemorative coins
- U.S. coins and U.S. rare coins
- World coins and foreign coins
- Historical U.S. currency
- World currency, Confederate currency, Colonial and Revolutionary War currency, and obsolete currency
The store also provides professional coin appraisal services (for insurance, selling, or valuation purposes) and gold and silver appraisals, and states that it works with banks, attorneys, trust companies, and various state and federal government agencies in assessing coin collections and their value. An eBay shop is available for online purchases.
The store states it handles transactions “from $10 to $10 million” and notes that, under Tennessee law, there is “NO SALES TAX on precious metals, coins and currency.” The site advises that customers with coins to sell should “call for an appointment,” while “if you are interested in purchasing, no appointment is necessary.”
About
Coin Purse describes itself as an independently owned store and “a trusted name in the Nashville numismatic community since 1968,” with over 50 years of service. The site states its team comprises “seasoned numismatists with decades of experience” and emphasizes transparent and competitive pricing, accurate appraisals, and personalized customer service. The business highlights its long-standing reputation for “honesty, integrity, and exceptional customer service.”
Location & Contact
- Address: Village Green Center, 4117 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215 (Green Hills)
- Phone: (615) 269-6700
- Email: [email protected]
Store hours:
- Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM
Additional Information
The site’s FAQ section offers guidance for collectors. It explains that “a coin is valued according to its condition, rarity and consumer demand,” with consumer demand described as “the overriding factor,” and notes that “age is not a factor” in determining value. The FAQ advises against cleaning coins, stating that “most attempts at cleaning coins result in decreasing their value,” and encourages collectors to “collect what you like,” noting that “there are no rules to collecting.” The store states it is “always buying all U.S. and foreign coins and currency,” and references two reference books it sells to help collectors: “A Guide Book to U.S. Coins” (the “Red Book”) and the “Official A.N.A Grading Standards for U.S. Coins.”
Site navigation includes Home, Services, eBay Shop, Map, FAQs, Links, and Contact. The business maintains a presence on Reddit, Instagram (@coinpurse4117), Facebook, and Twitter/X (@CoinPurseTN). The store states that no transaction is too small or too large and that it works with both novice collectors and experienced investors.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (coinpurse.com).