Maryland's trusted authority
The plan you can walk into.
Currency is a claim. Money is a store of your labor. For more than 60 years, we have helped Marylanders understand the difference—and decide what comes next in person.
What survived is worth understanding.
Choose your starting point
Two reasons to open the door.
You do not need to arrive with the right vocabulary. You only need a question, a coin, or a collection you want to understand better.
For a new beginning
The First Ounce
Start where you are. Learn why paying yourself first, having a plan, and watching the gold-silver ratio can matter while you build a career and a family.
For an established collection
Pre-33 Review
Bring in what you already own. Get expert eyes, a professional estimate, and a clear next step for historically grounded gold.
The door is open
Good decisions start with a good conversation.
01
Bring what you have
A single coin, old jewelry, or a collection from an estate.
02
Ask what it means
Our knowledgeable staff explains the material, history, and options.
03
Leave with a plan
When appropriate, complete the transaction in one visit.
A local place to begin
The plan is simple: come in.
Gaithersburg is open for walk-ins with no appointment needed. Middletown Coin Exchange, just outside Frederick, is available by appointment. Wherever you begin, you can speak with people who know the difference between a question and a pitch.
See both locations