Escondido, which lies to the north of San Diego, means “hidden” in Spanish, though the reason for the city’s name is unknown. The town got its start as an agricultural community growing grapes, oranges, lemons, olives, and avocados. Since the 1970s, the town has become a primarily residential suburb. In Escondido, there are several well-regarded coin shops and precious metal dealers.
Escondido Coin and Loan
(760) 745-1697
241 E Grand Ave
Escondido, CA 92025
Founded in 1959, Escondido Coin & Loan is among the oldest coin shops serving Escondido collectors. This family owned shop is known for their knowledgeable service and large, varied inventory. They sell collectible U.S. and foreign coins, paper currency, estate jewelry, coin collecting supplies, and metal detectors.
Their bullion options include American Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, Australian Nuggets, pre-1965 U.S. silver coins, and silver bars from 1 to 100 ounces. Escondido Coin also offers a bid board with auctions ending every two weeks.
Poway Coins & Collectibles
(858) 486-0393
13372 Poway Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
Poway Coins & Collectibles deals in coins, stamps, and precious metals. They buy, sell, trade, and appraise rare U.S. and foreign coins, paper currency, silver bars, American Eagle bullion coins, and much more. They sell on eBay, and also buy all forms of gold, including jewelry and scrap gold.
Del Mar Coins
(760) 440-8988
500 La Terraza Blvd # 150
Escondido, CA 92025
Del Mar Coins buys and sells collectible U.S. coins, from early American coinage to modern U.S. Mint bullion coins. They specialize in higher-end coins, including key date and high grade coins. DelMar coins also purchases single coins or full collections by appointment.