Collect in Store at Four Bay Area Locations
Buyers reserve gold coins online and collect them in Sausalito, Palo Alto, Fremont, or Walnut Creek. Pacific Precious Metals serves buyers across California, and the 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 Gold Coins Are Priced
Gold coin pricing follows one formula: spot price times gold content, plus a premium. The live gold 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 fractional coins because those costs are spread across less gold.
How much is a gold coin worth? A coin's worth at any moment is its gold content at the current spot price. A 1 oz coin holds one troy ounce of gold, and a 1/10 oz coin holds one-tenth of that.
GOLD COINS FAQ
How much is a gold coin worth?
A gold coin's value consists of the value of the gold on it at the current spot price, including the premium. A 1 oz coin possesses one troy ounce. Therefore, its value is dependent on the spot price of one ounce, whereas a 1/10 oz one depends on one-tenth of it.
What is the premium on gold coins?
The premium is the amount charged above the spot price of gold to cover minting, distribution, and dealer costs. It varies by coin and size and runs lower per ounce on 1 oz coins than on fractional coins.
What sizes do gold coins come in?
Gold coins come in 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz, and some mints also strike 1/20 oz. American Gold Eagles come in the first four sizes.
Which gold coin is best to buy?
The best gold coin to buy depends mainly on the goal. The American Gold Eagle is the best-known U.S. coin, and its 22-karat alloy resists wear. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf offers .9999 purity, and the Krugerrand is recognized worldwide.
Are gold coins pure gold?
Sovereign gold coins range from 22-karat to 24-karat. The American Gold Eagle is 91.67% gold and still contains one full troy ounce of pure gold in the 1 oz size. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf and the American Gold Buffalo are 99.99% gold.
Are gold coins better than gold bars?
Neither is better for every buyer. Coins offer mint recognition, smaller sizes, and easy resale in small amounts. Gold bars usually carry a lower premium per ounce and come in larger weights.
Can I sell gold coins back to you?
Yes, Pacific Precious Metals buys gold 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 gold coins.
Browse the gold coins for sale above, reserve online, or call to arrange pickup in Sausalito, Palo Alto, Fremont, or Walnut Creek.
