You do not need a local coin shop to sell gold coins
If you live in a rural area, a northern community, an island, or anywhere without a coin dealer nearby — you can still get a fair, written offer for your gold coins. Start by uploading photos. No driving, no appointments, no mailing anything upfront.
Richard LeBlanc reviews every submission personally and sends a written estimate within 24–48 hours. If you decide to sell, he sends a prepaid Canada Post shipping label and clear packing instructions. If you decide not to, your coins stay with you.
Written estimate within 24–48 hours · No obligation to sell · No mailing required upfront
Most coin dealers are in large cities. Most Canadians are not.
Coin dealers are concentrated in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal. If you live in Labrador City, Timmins, Yarmouth, Flin Flon, or any of hundreds of smaller communities across Canada, there is likely no coin specialist within a reasonable drive — and a general pawn shop or antique dealer is not the same thing.
SellMyCoins.ca was built specifically for this situation. Richard LeBlanc is an Ottawa-based Canadian coin specialist who works with sellers from every province and territory. You never need to leave home to get a fair, written offer. The estimate is based on photos you take with your phone. If you decide to sell, Richard sends a prepaid Canada Post shipping label and walks you through exactly how to pack your coins safely.
Your location does not affect what we would pay for your coins. A gold sovereign from Nunavut is worth the same as one from Toronto. The only difference is how you get it to us — and Canada Post handles that.
Regions regularly served
Sellers from the following regions contact SellMyCoins.ca regularly. If your community is not listed, you are still welcome — Canada Post reaches every postal code in Canada.
Not sure if this applies to you? Contact Richard directly before uploading photos — he is happy to answer questions first.
How it works — from anywhere in Canada
The entire process is designed so that you are never asked to take a risk before you have seen a written offer.
Photograph both sides of each coin with your smartphone. No special equipment needed. Submit through the form at /coin-estimate — takes about five minutes.
Richard reviews your photos personally and sends a written offer within 24–48 hours. The estimate identifies each coin and explains the value. No obligation to proceed.
If you accept the offer, Richard sends a prepaid Canada Post shipping label and clear packing instructions. Tracked shipping is standard. Drop the package at any Canada Post outlet.
Payment is sent the same day or next business day after your coins arrive and are verified. Works with any Canadian bank account, including credit unions.
What sellers in smaller communities often find
Some of the most valuable Canadian coins never made it to a dealer. Families in rural and northern communities held onto them — in a drawer, a tin, a safety deposit box — for decades. When those collections surface, they often contain coins that city-based dealers rarely see.
If you are not sure what you have, that is fine. Upload photos of everything and Richard will identify the coins, explain what they may be worth, and send a written offer. You do not need to sort, research, or know anything about coins before reaching out.
Struck at the Ottawa Mint. Among the most historically significant Canadian gold coins and often found in older family collections.
Rare gold coins struck for only three years. Strong collector premiums above melt value.
RCM bullion coins in multiple sizes. Value based on current gold spot price.
Gold, silver, and base metal coins together. No need to sort — upload photos of everything and Richard will do the identification.
Silver dollars, 50-cent pieces, quarters, and dimes from 1967 and earlier contain 80% silver and are worth more than face value.
Pre-Confederation silver coins from Newfoundland are often found in Atlantic and NL family collections and carry collector premiums.
Once you accept an offer, Richard sends a prepaid Canada Post shipping label directly to your email. You do not need to arrange postage or figure out insurance. Tracked shipping is standard, and signature confirmation or additional coverage may be recommended depending on the value of your coins.
You drop the package at your nearest Canada Post outlet or postal agent — Canada Post reaches every postal code in Canada, including rural routes, First Nations reserves, and northern communities.
Common questions from remote sellers
Find out what your gold coins are worth — from home
Upload photos from wherever you are in Canada. Richard reviews every submission personally and sends a written estimate within 24–48 hours.
No mailing required upfront. No obligation to sell. If you accept the offer, a prepaid Canada Post shipping label arrives in your inbox.
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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.