Collect in Store at Four Bay Area Locations
Buyers looking to purchase silver coins online may find their collection in Sausalito, Palo Alto, Fremont, or Walnut Creek. Pacific Precious Metals serves buyers throughout California, and its four stores cover Marin, Santa Clara, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties.
- Sausalito (Marin County): 302 Caledonia St #3, Sausalito, CA 94965, (415) 383-7411
- Palo Alto (Santa Clara County): 2778 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, (408) 337-0332
- Fremont (Alameda County): 39111 Paseo Padre Pkwy #111, Fremont, CA 94538, (510) 270-4330
- Walnut Creek (Contra Costa County): 1330 N Broadway Ste E, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, (925) 532-1964
Staff at each store authenticate coins in person with XRF assaying and answer questions before a purchase.
How Silver Coins Are Priced
Silver coin pricing follows one formula: spot price times silver content, plus a premium. The live silver spot price moves through the day, so the same coin costs different amounts at different times.
The premium covers minting, distribution, and dealer costs, and it runs higher per ounce on smaller coins because those costs are spread across less silver.
How much is a silver coin worth? A coin's worth at any moment is its silver content at the current spot price. A 1 oz coin holds one troy ounce of silver, and a 10 oz coin holds ten times that.
SILVER COINS FAQ
How much is a silver coin worth?
A silver coin's value is the value of the silver in it at the current spot price, plus the premium. A 1 oz coin holds one troy ounce, so its value follows the spot price of one ounce. A 10 oz coin follows ten times that.
What is the premium on silver coins?
The premium is the amount charged above the spot price of silver to cover minting, distribution, and dealer costs. It varies by coin and size and runs lower per ounce on larger coins than on 1/4 oz and 1/2 oz coins.
What sizes do silver coins come in?
Silver coins come in 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz, 2 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz and 1 kg. The American Silver Eagle comes in the 1 oz size.
Which silver coin is best to buy?
The best silver coin to buy depends mainly on the goal. The American Silver Eagle is the best-known U.S. coin. The Canadian Silver Maple Leaf offers .9999 purity, and the Silver Krugerrand is recognized worldwide.
Are silver coins pure silver?
Most sovereign silver coins are .999 fine silver, which means 99.9% silver. The American Silver Eagle is .999 fine and holds one full troy ounce of pure silver. The Canadian Silver Maple Leaf is .9999 fine.
Are silver coins better than silver bars?
Neither is better for every buyer. Coins offer mint recognition, designs, and easy resale in small amounts. Silver bars usually carry a lower premium per ounce and come in larger weights.
Can I sell silver coins back to you?
Yes, Pacific Precious Metals buys silver coins at all four stores. Bring the coin and any original packaging, and staff will test it with XRF before making an offer. Details are on the page to sell your silver coins.
Browse the silver coins for sale above, reserve online, or call to arrange pickup in Sausalito, Palo Alto, Fremont, or Walnut Creek.
