- Are Gold and Silver Recognized as Legal Tender? - No.
- Sales Tax Laws on Gold and Silver - No, but some local jurisdictions do charge sales tax. For details, refer to Alaska's Department of Revenue.
- Is Capital Gains Tax Levied on Gold and Silver? - No, as Alaska doesn’t impose a state income tax on its citizens.
- Do the State’s Laws Allow for a State Bullion Depository? - No.
- Does the State Hold Gold and Silver Reserves? - No.
- Does the State Hold Physical Gold and/or Silver in Government Pension Funds? - No.
Call GSI Exchange Alaska Operations at 1 (800) 474-9159 For All IRA or 401(k) Rollovers, to Physical Gold or Silver Coins or Bars
For Cash or Smaller Transactions Visit These Vetted-Local Gold and Silver Dealers in AK
Oxford Assaying & Refining
3406 Arctic Boulevard
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
(907) 561-5237
As one of Alaska’s best-known precious metal dealers, they have served the state’s bullion buyers for more than three decades. With locations in both Fairbanks and Anchorage, their knowledgeable staff members are ready to assist you with all of your gold and silver financing needs, whether you are buying or selling.
Their inventory consists of top-quality precious metal bars, rounds, and coins, and they offer reasonable prices whether you are looking to add to your collection or sell your assets. In addition to gold and silver, they also offer platinum and palladium products. Oxford Assaying & Refining operates their own refinery, and also offers custom minting services.
Carl’s Jewelers & Gifts
3901 Old Seward Hwy #2
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
(907) 561-CARL
Alascoin, a division of Carl’s Jewelers, has operated in Anchorage for more than half a century. Established before Alaska became a state, Alascoin is noted for top-notch customer service, and specializes in paper currency and rare coins.
Alascoin also provides gold nuggets, diamonds, silver, and platinum. Shop at Alascoin for top quality precious metals at reasonable prices.
Uncommon Cents
10355 E Palmer Wasilla Hwy
Palmer, AK 99645-8821
(907) 745-7887
This small coin shop is a great local resource for coins and bullion, along with other numismatic collectibles. While the selection is fairly small compared to that offered by large-scale precious metal dealers, Uncommon Cents is known for friendly service, and is more than welcoming to new buyers or collectors who wish to learn more about the numismatic world.
Local Gold and Silver Mints in Alaska
Also browse the gold and silver mints local to Alaska. Some of these mints offer retail products, while others are wholesale only.
Alaska Mint
429 West 4th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
(800) 770-6468
The Alaska Mint is the northernmost mint in the United States. They offer a wide variety of gold products, including jewelry, knives, and other gifts. Since 1990, the Alaska Mint has also minted their own custom gold and silver rounds. The artwork on these medallions often features local Alaskan designs, making these rounds highly collectible.
They are produced in very small numbers each year, and are prized by local buyers. Their most unique offering, however, is raw gold nuggets from gold veins throughout the state. The Alaska Mint is considered to be a local fixture; located in downtown Anchorage, it is the starting point of the famed Iditarod Sled Dog Race.
Oxford Assaying & Refining
3406 Arctic Boulevard
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
(907) 561-5237
Oxford Assaying & Refining, also one of the state’s best known precious metal dealers, offers custom minting services. Oxford Assaying mints custom rounds in silver and gold, as well as base metals like bronze and copper, and offers design services to those wishing to design their own medallions.
