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Local Gold and Silver Dealers in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham is the most populous city in Alabama and the 49th most populous in the United States with an estimated population of over 200,000. The city was founded in 1871 during the reconstruction phase after the Civil War.

Since the city’s original settlers were mostly English descendants, the city was named and fashioned after Birmingham, England, a major industrial center in the UK.

Its early growth as one of the main industrial centers in the United States due to its mining, iron, steel, and railroad industries led to it being called "The Magic City" and "The Pittsburgh of the South.”

In the late 20th century, telecommunications, transportation, electrical power, medical care, education, and insurance became major economic engines. Interestingly, Birmingham has marked its place as one of the United States’ largest banking centers, and the Southeast’s most important business centers.

Strategically located in the center of Alabama, Birmingham is just a few hours’ drive from Atlanta, Meridian, Memphis, and Nashville. Following a national trend, Birmingham’s city center is undergoing revitalization efforts with the addition of countless residences, restaurants, retail shops, and cultural activities. Birmingham has also been selected to host the International World Games in 2021.

Sales Tax on Gold and Silver in Birmingham

Despite a relatively high tax rate of 9% sales tax for coins and precious metal bullion, collectors and investors in Birmingham have not been discouraged from buying and selling at local coin and precious metal dealers.

Local Gold and Silver Dealers in Birmingham

Alabama Gold Refinery

As a family owned and operated precious metal dealer in operation since 2011, Alabama Gold Refinery specializes in coins, gold and silver bullion, jewelry, and other collectibles. The shop carries supplies for metal detecting and gold testing, and purchases unrefined gold discovered by prospectors.

(205) 533-8825
1927 29th Ave S
Homewood, AL 35209

A. R. Akin Rare Coins & Currency

A. R. Akin Rare Coins & Currency has been in operation for over thirty years and as their name states, they specialize in collectible coins and currency. They offer a large, diverse collection to the coin enthusiast from beginner to expert.

(205) 853-0120
213 Gasden Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35235

(205) 853-0120
3536 Vann Rd
Birmingham, AL 35235

Coin Castle West

Coin Castle has an experienced, knowledgeable staff and is known for competitive pricing when buying and selling coins, gold, jewelry, or other collectibles. Due to its pawn services, Coin Castle always has something new to offer collectors.

(205) 426-3984
700 Academy Dr., Ste 106
Bessemer, AL 35022

Doug’s Coins and Jewelry

Doug’s Coin and Jewelry has a reputation for its knowledge of coins and has a wide selection of U.S. and foreign coins. Doug’s caters to the coin enthusiast from beginner to expert and welcomes them to peruse its high-quality collection of coins and jewelry.

(205) 870-5921
2907 18th St S
Birmingham, AL 35209

Southern Coin and Collectibles

Certified as a PCGS and NGC dealer, Southern Coin and Collectibles is one of the largest and best-known gold and silver dealers in the state. Their expansive selection includes historical and modern coins, gold and silver bullion, and collectible sports memorabilia.

(205) 822-4900
1564-A Montgomery Hwy
Hoover, AL 35216

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