Berkeley is part of California’s Bay Area and is located on the San Francisco Bay’s eastern shore. It has a population of nearly 113,000 people and is home to the Berkeley branch of the University of California, which is the oldest branch of the university system. The university, and it’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, are major employers and staples of the economy.
Though Berkeley is located near the Hayward Fault, a branch of the San Andreas Fault, it hasn’t suffered any major earthquakes since the 1800s.
Fosters Coin & Stamp Company
(510) 845-3015
2189 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94720
Berkeley locals know Fosters Coin & Stamp Company because of shop owner Mr. Foster, a knowledgeable man who buys and sells coins and stamps. Serious gold and silver buyers should call ahead to ensure the shop is open, or that Mr. Foster isn’t already with a client, before visiting.
Pacific Precious Metals
(408) 337-0332
19638 Stevens Creek Blvd. #270
Cupertino, CA 95014
(510)-270-4330
39111 Paseo Padre Pkwy. #111
Fremont, CA 94538
(415) 383-7411
302 Caledonia St., Suite 3
Sausalito, CA 94965
As one of the Bay Area’s most significant gold and silver bullion dealers, Pacific Precious Metals offers a wide range of gold and silver bullion in three locations and a staff with extensive knowledge about current market prices. They also provide philanthropy to the community or to a charity of your choice; simply bring in your unwanted jewelry, gold, or silver, and Pacific Precious Metals will liquidate it and donate the proceeds either to local schools or to whichever charity you choose.
Albany Coin Exchange
(510) 526-1772
1107 Solano Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
As one of Northern California’s largest precious metals dealers, Albany Coin Exchange has an extensive inventory. They do not limit customers to large purchases like some bullion dealers do, and they are happy to deal in small transactions, as well as large ones. San Francisco’s Better Business Bureau accredited the Albany Coin Exchange in 2012, and it currently has an A+ rating. They also buy jewelry gold and deal in paper money, as well.
El Cerrito Coin Exchange
(510) 525-3335
(510) 525-3336
10531 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
El Cerrito Coin Exchange sells both certified and uncertified U.S. coins. Their wide range of inventory spans from modern coins like the American Silver Eagle to extremely rare historic coins, like two and three cent pieces. They also offer certified bullion for sale.
