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Do you offer International Shipping outside of USA?

No, our precious metals insurance only covers United States (Excluding Alaska & Hawaii).

We are unable to accept coins from clients outside the lower 48 states of America due to our precious metals insurance carrier.

What is your Sell To Us Order Minimum Dollar Amount?

$5000 (USD)

What mints can I sell to you?

We have 200+ coin images located in the “I Know What Coins I Have” section from the four mints: US MINT, ROYAL CANADIAN MINT, BRITISH ROYAL MINT & SUISSE PAMP. There are more popular private and government-issued bullion coins and bars, rounds & ingots.

How do you determine the sell to us amount for gold, silver, platinum & palladium coins, and bullion?

Some bullion coins carry a premium over their “melt value” or “spot buy”. Because the market price of gold and silver fluctuates daily, the value for common gold and silver coins will be based on current market value. The most important factor is condition and rarity.

Why choose Cash For Any Coins to sell your precious metals?

Three words – simple, safe and speedy!

We have designed a completely automated process for you to sell your precious metals. You can see exactly what your coins are worth by using our real time Coins and Bullion Search Page.

The internet is full of scam. The precious metals industry is no exception. You’ll see that Cash For Any Coins has worked hard for our reputation, and your trust!

Where are my precious metals going to be shipped to be verified/authenticated?

Delaware Depository located in Wilmington, Delaware
https://www.delawaredepository.com/about-us/our-services/journey-to-safekeeping/

How do I know my precious metals are safe while in transit?

We fully insure your precious metals with Lloyds Of London by its worth including weight & type (spot price) not its face value.

How does shipping work?

We email you a fed ex label to print out. You pack the coins as we instruct you with some requirements. Take box(es) to FedEx or to schedule a pickup from your home call (888) 421-1745. Your coins get shipped via FedEx overnight to our depository in the state of Delaware. You can track your package while in transit on the FedEx website with your tracking number.

Do you charge a fee for shipping my coins?

No, we pay for FedEx fees to securely ship your coins or bullion and cover the value (spot price) of your precious metals while in transit to our depository for authentication.

How do I liquidate my Precious Metals IRA account with my custodian?

First step, provide Precious Metals Dealer your coin details (weight, metal, type of coin & quantity) or Account Holders last statement from your IRA custodian with coins details. Then we can offer you a fair market value quote for your coins.

Second step, Account Holder to approve the (quote) amount offered by your Precious Metals Dealer to sell your coins from your IRA.

Third step, both parties sign the client authorization form(s) required to be completed by IRA Custodian. This will allow your Precious Metals Dealer to speak to your custodian directly regarding the status of transaction.

Do you charge a commission or any additional fees on any part of the process?

No, we pay out 100% of the agreed price to your authorized custodian – No commission, surcharge, or fee of any kind.

Can my custodian facilitate third-party sales of my precious metals IRA holdings?

No, your custodian cannot buy, sell, or exchange precious metals. You will need to work with a precious metals broker such as us.

How quickly will I receive my money?

Once you accept our offer and authorize your custodian to transfer your precious metals to us, we wire transfer the funds or we overnight a check to your IRA custodian.

I’m the surviving spouse, can you help me with my inherited IRA?

The heartbreak of losing a spouse is heavier than a mountain. No one cares about money and paperwork in that moment. Life is bigger than that.

We’re here to help. As a surviving spouse, you are legally and morally entitled to those resources. We make the process as easy as possible. We’ll make a fair market value offer. If you accept it, we’ll handle most of the details so you can focus on what really matters.

What is a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)?

A required minimum distribution (RMD) is the minimum amount that the IRS requires you to withdraw from your IRA each year, usually after you turn 72 (or 70½ if you turned 70½ on or before December 31, 2019). The exact amount will vary from year to year based on certain factors.

Because RMD requirements can vary, speak to your financial advisor before deciding how much to sell, or use this RMD calculator to determine your minimum based on age.

Use our free RMD CALCULATOR (click here) to determine how much money you need to take out of your IRA.

Learn more about RMD here:

https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/retirement-plans-faqs-regarding-required-minimum-distributions

How do I take a required minimum distribution (RMD)?

First step is to determine the required amount you would like to withdraw. Second step approve the amount offered from your precious metals dealer to sell them your coins. Third, both parties sign the client authorization form. This will allow your precious metals dealer to speak to your custodian directly to expedite the transaction.

Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) amount the same for everyone?

Not everyone’s retirement plan looks the same and not everyone has invested the same amount during their working years. Because of this, the amount individuals need to withdraw yearly will vary and depend on a variety of factors.

What happens if I don’t withdrawal annually my Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)?

If you don’t withdraw your required minimum amount from your IRA, you’ll be fined. The penalty is a 50% tax on the amount of money that was not withdrawn in time.

What if I just have 1 coin to be valued?

$5000 Sell To Us Order Minimum

Example: If it’s one Gold Coin.

one: 1 oz and one: 1/2 oz in weight Gold coin to meet the minimum.

Example: If it’s a Silver Half Dollar Coin

500 Silver Half Dollar Coins to meet the minimum.

What’s the smallest silver coin I can sell?

Silver Walking Liberty, Kennedy, or Franklin Silver Half Dollar.

Example: If it’s a Silver Half Dollar Coin

500 Silver Half Dollar Coins to meet the minimum.

Can I sell you my wheat pennies?

We don’t buy copper. We buy gold, silver, platinum & palladium coins & bullion.

Can I sell you my pennies, nickels, dimes, or quarters?

We don’t not buy these coins due to the low metal content.

Do you buy modern coins?

Eisenhower, Susan B. Anthony, Sacagawea are always popular, and many people collect them, but at this time we are not buying them.

Can I sell you my commemorative coins?

These can be tricky, but the short answer is no. Commemorative coins are manufactured & sold to cater to coin collectors who enjoy a certain athlete or time in history. The fair market value we offer is based off the weight and metal content of the coin. Some people may want to keep the inherited collection for sentimental reasons.

Do you buy coins form foreign countries?

It depends. Here is photo samples of coins we have gotten submission on we could not make an offer due to not meeting the $1000 minimum sell to us amount:

Here are photo samples of gold foreign coins we were able to buy because the value was over $1000 for the set:

I am unsure what type of coins I have?

You can upload a photo of the front and back of coins or the list of coins in our “Need Help With A Coin” section. Lay Maximum of 6 coins on a neutral surface (not white) front side up, take photo and flip coins to back side, take another photo. EXAMPLE:

Cash for Any Coins are experts in the Precious Metals market and have been helping businesses and individuals sell coins, bars and bullion in their possession simply and securely for many years.
We also specialize in IRA Liquidation, RMD, Beneficiary & Inheritance or Spousal Rollover for clients who have Precious Metals within an IRA.