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10 Best Coin Shops in Melbourne
This Melbourne comparison covers coin dealers, bullion buyers and specialist shops for collecting, selling, trading or valuing coins and precious metals. Use the shortlist to match your purpose with the stock, explanations and assessment process described for each business.
Our method for this guide
This selection of coin shops in Melbourne weighs each business's reputation, which anyone can check online, against how much of its work is devoted to this service. Those that do exactly this, and have done it well for years, come first.
Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.
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Compare 10 Coin Dealers in Melbourne
Melbourne Gold Company
Melbourne Gold Company buys gold, silver and platinum items in any condition, including jewellery, coins and bullion, and offers in-store cash payments or fast bank transfer. It publishes live market rates and says purity and weight tests are calculated in front of customers, with no hidden fees, commissions or other charges. The CBD office does not require appointments.
Notable strengths: Live market rates displayed online
People selling gold, silver or platinum itemsCustomers seeking bullion or transparent in-store testingSte 701 level 7/227 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaGold Buyer Sharma Bullion
Gold Buyer Sharma Bullion buys and sells gold, silver and jewellery in Melbourne. It suits people selling unused jewellery or comparing bullion prices before visiting. Website-listed prices can be calculated online and are described as updating every five minutes, while in-store service includes XRF testing and staff who explain the process. The business also handles gold melting in its workshop.
Notable strengths: Online prices can be used to calculate value before visiting
People selling gold or unused jewelleryCustomers comparing bullion prices before travelling to the storeVisitors seeking an explained testing and valuation processCentury Building, Level 9 905/125 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaThompsons Coins
Thompsons Coins is a Boronia coin dealer serving buyers, sellers and collectors. It offers coins, silver numismatic pieces, coin capsules and decimal-currency sets, with customer accounts describing a well-stocked shop containing rare and hard-to-find items. Matt and Alyssa are noted for welcoming, knowledgeable assistance, including straightforward advice for people starting a collection.
Notable strengths: A range described as including rare and hard-to-find coins
Collectors buying coins and accessoriesPeople selling or trading numismatic coinsNew collectors seeking approachable adviceBoronia Mall, shop 8/50 Dorset Square, Boronia VIC 3155, AustraliaAinslie Bullion Melbourne
Ainslie Bullion Melbourne is a gold dealer helping customers purchase bullion and precious metals. It suits first-time buyers and experienced collectors alike, with staff described as explaining products, mints, liquidity options and the purchasing process in accessible language. The Melbourne office is also described as secure and close to public transport, with service tailored to the customer’s questions and budget.
Notable strengths: Staff explain products and purchasing considerations in accessible terms
First-time bullion buyers seeking guidance through the processCollectors and investors comparing precious-metal productsLevel 14/357 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaCash For Old Gold
Cash For Old Gold is a Blackburn gold dealer that assesses and buys old gold jewellery. It suits people wanting an on-site, straightforward valuation process, with testing described as taking place in the shop rather than requiring pieces to be sent away for weeks. Transactions can be completed by cash or transfer on the day, and explanations are presented as clear and transparent.
Notable strengths: Gold and jewellery can be tested on site instead of being sent away for assessment
People looking to value or sell unwanted gold jewellerySellers wanting on-site testing and a same-day payment choiceLevel 1/2-4 Whitehorse Rd, Blackburn VIC 3130, AustraliaMelbourne Coin Shop
Melbourne Coin Shop is a Bentleigh coin store offering coin sales, guidance and assistance with inherited or collected coins. Paul provides explanations of the evaluation process, recommendations and pricing, while the shop also supports research into coin history and Australian coin values. Purchases can be securely packaged for delivery.
Notable strengths: Patient explanations suited to younger collectors and beginners
Collectors buying coins or researching Australian coin valuesPeople seeking an evaluation of inherited or pre-decimal coins266 Centre Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204, AustraliaSouthern Cross Coins
Southern Cross Coins is a Nunawading coin shop and dealer with a broad range of Australian and international coins and banknotes. It suits new collectors seeking informative guidance as well as experienced buyers looking to browse varied stock. Knowledgeable, friendly staff and reasonable pricing are recurring practical features of the shop’s offering.
Notable strengths: Carries both foreign and Australian coins alongside banknotes
New collectors wanting approachable informationCollectors seeking Australian, international or banknote stock4 Station St, Nunawading VIC 3131, AustraliaGold Buyers Group Melbourne
Gold Buyers Group Melbourne is a Melbourne gold dealer buying unwanted jewellery. It suits people seeking a straightforward CBD sale with a professional facility and rates that are stated to update frequently and match the business website. The service is described as courteous and focused on a simple transaction rather than extended comparison shopping.
Notable strengths: Website rates are described as updating every five minutes
People looking to sell unwanted jewellery in Melbourne’s CBDSellers seeking a simple, in-person gold-buying processSte 1103 Level 11/227 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaCash for Gold Australia Pty Ltd
Cash for Gold Australia Pty Ltd is a Richmond gold dealer for people selling gold and other items. The business is associated with friendly, polite service, transparent dealings, prompt responses and immediate payment in one reported transaction. Its practical appeal is a straightforward selling process supported by explanations and fair-price expectations.
Notable strengths: Immediate deposit was provided in one selling experience
Selling gold or other valuables in RichmondSellers who value a direct and transparent process266 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121, AustraliaTWM Gold Buyers Melbourne
TWM Gold Buyers buys gold, silver, platinum and other valuable metals, including unwanted and scrap items, with testing and valuation services. Its Melbourne operation presents purity and weight tests in front of customers and offers instant cash or bank transfer. Mail-in selling is also available across Australia, with a form, identification copy and posted item required.
Notable strengths: XRF machines are used to assess gold
People selling unwanted or scrap precious metalsCustomers seeking visible purity and weight testingCentury Building, Ste 104 , Level 1/125 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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What Melbourne coin shops can help you do
- Coin collecting and accessoriesThompsons Coins offers coins, silver numismatic pieces, capsules and decimal-currency sets, with help for beginners and collectors seeking rare or hard-to-find items.
- Australian, international coins and banknotesSouthern Cross Coins combines Australian and international coins with banknotes and informative guidance for new and experienced collectors.
- Gold, silver and platinum sellingMelbourne Gold Company, TWM Gold Buyers and other listed dealers buy precious metals, jewellery, coins or bullion, with different payment and assessment approaches.
- Bullion purchasingAinslie Bullion Melbourne helps first-time and experienced buyers understand bullion products, mints, liquidity options and the purchasing process.
- Testing and valuationSeveral dealers describe visible purity and weight checks, XRF testing or in-store assessment; Melbourne Coin Shop also explains coin evaluation and history.
How to choose a coin shop for your next visit
- Start with the itemSeparate collectible coins and banknotes from ordinary jewellery, scrap metal or bullion before choosing a specialist.
- Decide whether you are buying or sellingSome businesses focus on collecting and trading, while others are structured around buying precious metals from sellers.
- Ask how value is assessedFor precious metals, check how purity, weight and current rates are handled; for coins, ask about condition, rarity and explanation of the evaluation.
- Look for beginner guidanceNew collectors may prefer a shop that describes patient, knowledgeable help and starter recommendations.
- Check the practical conditionsConfirm current rates, appointment expectations and any mail-in requirements before making the trip.
Frequent questions
Which listed business suits a new coin collector?
Thompsons Coins, Southern Cross Coins and Melbourne Coin Shop each describe approachable guidance for beginners or people learning about their coins.
Where can I sell gold or jewellery?
Melbourne Gold Company, Gold Buyers Group Melbourne, TWM Gold Buyers, Cash For Old Gold and other listed gold dealers describe buying gold or jewellery.
Are these all traditional coin shops?
No. The shortlist includes coin dealers, general coin stores, bullion specialists and gold buyers, so the right choice depends on whether you are collecting, buying bullion or selling metal.
Can I compare prices before visiting?
Some businesses publish rates or online price information, but rates can change. Confirm the current figure and the basis of the assessment directly before travelling.