Sell Coins in Alberta — Free Estimate by Mail
SellMyCoins.ca is based in Ottawa and buys coins from sellers across Alberta — from Calgary and Edmonton to Red Deer, Lethbridge, Fort McMurray, and rural communities throughout the province. Upload photos first for a free written estimate. No coin shop visit required. No mailing upfront.
Written estimate within 24–48 hours · No obligation to sell · No mailing required upfront
Selling coins in Alberta without visiting a coin shop
Alberta has coin dealers in Calgary and Edmonton, but most of the province is not within easy reach of a specialist who buys Canadian coins at fair market value. Whether you are in Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie, Airdrie, St. Albert, or a smaller community in rural or northern Alberta, travelling to a coin shop is not always practical — and general antique dealers or pawn shops rarely offer prices that reflect what Canadian coins are actually worth.
SellMyCoins.ca is run by Richard LeBlanc, a Canadian coin specialist based in Ottawa. The process is entirely remote: you upload photos of your coins, receive a written purchase estimate within 24–48 hours, and decide at your own pace whether to proceed. If you accept, we provide packing instructions and a prepaid Canada Post label. You drop the package at your nearest Canada Post outlet.
You do not need to know what your coins are worth before reaching out. Many Alberta sellers have inherited collections, found old rolls in a drawer, or come across albums in an estate — and have no idea what they have. Upload photos of everything and we will identify the coins and provide a written purchase estimate before you decide whether to proceed.
Serving sellers across Alberta
Not listed? You are still welcome. Contact Richard or upload photos directly. Canada Post reaches every community in Alberta.
How selling coins by mail works
Use your smartphone to photograph both sides of each coin in natural light. For albums, rolls, or collections, a few overview shots plus close-ups of individual coins is enough to start.
Richard reviews your photos and sends a written purchase offer within 24–48 hours. The offer identifies each coin and states exactly what he will pay. No obligation to accept.
Review the offer at your own pace. There is no deadline and no pressure. If the price is not right, you decline and keep your coins. No follow-up calls.
If you accept the offer, Richard provides specific packing instructions and a prepaid Canada Post label when appropriate. You will never be asked to ship without written guidance.
Drop your package at any Canada Post outlet using the prepaid label. Xpresspost with declared value provides tracking and coverage for the full agreed amount.
Payment is sent the same day or next business day after your coins arrive and are verified. Interac e-Transfer works with any Canadian bank account.
No mailing required upfront
You do not need to mail your coins before receiving an estimate. Start with photos. Richard will review them and send a written offer — you decide whether to proceed from there.
If you decide to sell, Richard will provide clear shipping instructions. For higher-value collections, tracked Canada Post shipping, signature confirmation, or insurance may be recommended. You will never be asked to ship without written instructions that include coverage details.
The estimate is based entirely on photos. No mailing, no in-person visit, no upfront commitment.
You see the full written offer before deciding whether to mail anything. No surprises.
Paid the same day or next business day after your coins arrive and are verified.
Coins and collections we buy from Alberta sellers
Pre-1968 dimes, quarters, 50-cent pieces, and dollars. Silver content makes even common dates worth more than face value.
Canadian gold sovereigns (1908–1919), $5 and $10 gold pieces (1912–1914), and Royal Canadian Mint Gold Maple Leafs.
Key dates, low-mintage varieties, and error coins from any era. Condition and date both affect value significantly.
Pre-Confederation silver coins from Newfoundland are sometimes found in Alberta collections brought west by earlier generations and can carry strong collector premiums.
Canadian 50-cent pieces from 1870 onward, including silver examples from before 1968 and key dates like 1921.
Canadian silver dollars from 1935 to 1967, including key dates and commemorative issues.
Rolls of older Canadian coins — dimes, quarters, 50-cent pieces — often contain silver examples worth well above face value.
Collections passed down through families, found in safety deposit boxes, or part of an estate. No need to sort or research — upload photos of everything.
Coin albums, folders, and loose coins in envelopes or jars. Richard will assess the full collection from photos.
See the full list on the coins we buy page. Not sure if your coins qualify? Upload photos and Richard will let you know.
Frequently asked questions
Ready to find out what your Alberta coins are worth?
Upload photos from anywhere in Alberta. Richard will send a free written estimate within 24–48 hours. No mailing required upfront. No obligation to sell.
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This guide explains the value of Canadian coins, including key dates, silver content, and factors that affect collector value. If you believe you may have a valuable coin, you can upload photos for a free estimate.
How Coin Values Are Determined
Four key factors influence what a coin is worth. Understanding these helps you know what to look for.
Rarity
Coins with low mintage numbers or surviving in small quantities are worth more. A coin minted in the millions is common; one minted in the thousands can be scarce.
Condition
Collectors grade coins from Poor (heavily worn) to Mint State (uncirculated). A coin in excellent condition can be worth many times more than the same coin in worn condition.
Silver or Gold Content
Many older Canadian coins contain 80% silver. Even a common silver coin has a base value tied to the current silver price, regardless of collector demand.
Collector Demand
Some coins are actively sought by collectors, which drives prices higher. Key dates, varieties, and coins from popular series attract more buyers.