If you have been searching for a coin dealer near Andrews, North Carolina, the options are limited and most pay far less than they should. Clemson Coins in Pendleton is the highest buyer and the most trusted and credentialed dealer in the entire region.
Cherokee County was formed in 1839 from parts of Macon and Monroe counties, taking its name from the Cherokee Nation that had inhabited the Valley River and Hiwassee River watersheds for centuries. Andrews was established in 1905 when the Murphy Branch of the Southern Railway was completed through the Valley River valley. The county seat of Murphy had been established in 1851, and the Dickey, Tatham, and Hicks families were among the earliest settlers who accumulated gold coins and early American currency through trade with Asheville and Chattanooga.
Cherokee County's economy centered on timber, copper mining, and small-scale farming through the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The Copper Basin mining operations in neighboring Polk County, Tennessee, drew workers and commerce through the region, and Cherokee County households accumulated pre-1933 gold coins and pre-1964 silver coins through decades of trade. The Murphy Branch railroad connected the county to broader markets and brought manufactured goods and currency into the region.
The mid-twentieth century brought economic diversification to Cherokee County as timber and mining declined. The creation of Lake Hiwassee and Lake Chatuge in the 1940s brought recreational tourism to the region, and the county's Cherokee heritage drew visitors to the Snowbird Mountains and the Valley River valley. As longtime Cherokee County families settled estates through the 1960s and 1970s, collections of old coins, currency, and gold jewelry surfaced regularly at estate sales.
Today Andrews is a small mountain town with a strong outdoor recreation economy and a steady stream of estate sales as longtime Cherokee County families settle affairs. Clemson Coins in Pendleton is 1 hour 30 minutes east via US-74 East and US-441 North, and Cherokee County sellers make the drive because the difference in what they receive is significant. We are the only PCGS, NGC, PMG, and CACG authorized dealer in the region.
Clemson Coins and Currency is a trusted place to buy and sell gold near Andrews, North Carolina and the entire region, with the largest inventory of gold coins, silver coins, bullion, and collectible currency. We serve customers looking for gold buyers, gold dealers, silver dealers, coin dealers, and precious metals dealers who offer fair pricing and same-day delivery service.
Whether you are searching for type coins, Gold Eagles, Silver Eagles, 90% silver coins, Morgan Dollars, Peace Dollars, or investment-grade bullion, Clemson Coins provides a strong selection for collectors and investors. All items are available for same-day purchase, and our larger gold inventory can be made available quickly and immediately through our secure local bank storage.
If you are searching online for where to buy or sell gold in Andrews, NC, sell gold near Andrews, or find a reputable coin shop in Western North Carolina, Clemson Coins and Currency offers experience, transparency, and a professional buying environment. We help customers throughout Andrews, Murphy, Hayesville, Franklin, Bryson City, Asheville, Hendersonville, Easley SC and surrounding Western North Carolina Mountains and Upstate South Carolina communities. We are the only regional dealer holding all these Vetted memberships with CCE · CDHCD · CDNX · JHJ · PCGS · NGC · PMG · CACG · CAC · PSA · CGC and more. No other regional dealers match our credentials and professionalism.
Not all coin dealers are the same. Here is what you should look for before you walk in the door.
A reputable dealer will be authorized by the major grading services and industry organizations. At Clemson Coins, we are the only dealer in the region with all of the following authorizations:
Most coin dealers, pawn shops, and gold buyers pay only melt value, the raw metal content of your coin. A true numismatist knows that a 1916-D Mercury Dime, a 1921 Peace Dollar, or a 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent are worth far more than their face value and metal content alone. We pay numismatic premiums on coins that deserve them, and we have the expertise to recognize them.
You should never have to wait for your money. When you sell to Clemson Coins, you walk out with cash or check in hand the same day. There is no waiting, no mailing, and no uncertainty about when you will get paid.
Cherokee County's mining and timber heritage produced distinctive estate collections, including pre-1933 gold coins stored by farming and mining families, Confederate currency from Civil War-era households, and pre-1964 silver coins accumulated through generations of trade along the Valley River valley.
Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens double eagles, eagles, half eagles, and quarter eagles stored by Cherokee County farming and mining families who accumulated gold through generations of trade along the Valley River valley.
Notes issued by the Bank of Murphy and the Cherokee County Bank are regularly found in Cherokee County estate sales. These mountain county bank notes are highly collectible and command strong premiums.
Confederate States of America notes and bonds passed down through Civil War-era Cherokee County mountain households, preserved through the county's relative isolation through the mid-twentieth century.
Silver dollars, Walking Liberty and Franklin half dollars, Mercury and Roosevelt dimes, and Washington quarters accumulated through generations of trade along the Valley River valley by Cherokee County farming and mining families.
Large cents, Bust half dollars, Capped Bust quarters, and Spanish milled dollars brought to the Valley River valley by the Dickey, Tatham, Hicks, and other early settler families through trade with Asheville and Chattanooga.
Fine jewelry, gold watches, and sterling silver flatware accumulated by Cherokee County farming, mining, and timber families through the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, including pieces from longtime mountain estate collections.
Key-date Lincoln cents, Mercury dimes, Buffalo nickels, and other numismatically significant coins that most local buyers misidentify as common pieces worth only melt value.
Entire coin and currency collections from Cherokee County estate sales, including albums, folders, and accumulations built over decades by Andrews, Murphy, and Valley River valley families.
Cherokee County coin types we buy: Pre-1933 gold coins, pre-1964 silver coins, Morgan and Peace dollars, national bank notes from the Bank of Murphy and Cherokee County Bank, Confederate currency, American Gold and Silver Eagles, proof and mint sets, key-date coins, and sterling silver flatware from Cherokee County estates.
Cherokee County estate collections are among the most intact in western North Carolina. Farming and mining families in the Valley River valley stored coins and currency across generations, and estate sales today regularly surface pre-1933 gold, pre-1964 silver, and national bank notes that local buyers overlook entirely.
Cherokee County estate attorneys and trust officers refer clients to us when a collection needs a buyer with the expertise to pay numismatic value and the financial strength to close the deal the same day.
We Pay More, ALWAYS!
The process could not be simpler.
No appointment needed. Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm.
We examine each coin for authenticity, grade, and current market value.
A real offer based on live spot prices and numismatic market data, not a lowball guess.
Accept and get paid immediately. Decline and walk out with your coins. Zero pressure.
Clemson Coins and Currency has the financial strength to purchase your collection or holdings for $500, $5,000, $50,000, $250,000, and up to and over one million dollars without any stories. Just take a look at our recent purchases and judge for yourself where all the big money deals go. Big money knows where to sell.
Cherokee County has produced some of the most intact mountain estate collections we have seen from western North Carolina. Farming and mining families in Andrews, Murphy, and throughout the Valley River valley stored coins and currency across generations with little reason to spend them. Sellers from neighboring Murphy, Cherokee, Hayesville, and Bryson City make the same drive to Pendleton for the same reason: no dealer closer to home has our credentials or our buying power.
Clemson Coins is the only PCGS, NGC, PMG, and CACG authorized dealer in the Upstate, and the only dealer in the region with the full suite of credentials that serious collectors and estate attorneys look for when they need a buyer they can trust. Every seller from Andrews has left with more than they were offered locally.
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Andi Lockett-Johnson
Local Guide · 163 reviews · 466 photos · 4 weeks ago
"After sending an email, regarding the sale of some personal coins, I was advised to come by the store. For those that seem upset about not getting 'ballpark' offers on the phone, let's be real. If you're not a professional, you can't possibly know what the owner is looking for. To spend hours on the phone, going over dates, condition, etc. Just stop in. The owner is very straight forward. He doesn't want to waste his time or yours. His offer was fair and quick. If you are trying to sell, then realize this is a business, for profit. It may not be top price, in your expectation, but it is top in resale. I will be returning for future endeavors. Thank you, Sir. I appreciate your time and fairness."
Carol Rudd
4 reviews · 1 photo · 6 weeks ago
"On a whim I decided to stop in with some old gold necklaces that I had been holding on to. I had a few things to pop up (like a vet bill) that I wasn't prepared for. Joe gave me top dollar for my things and I just couldn't be more grateful than I am right now! Thank you Clemson Coins!"
Rachel
4 reviews · 6 photos · 3 months ago
"JUST GO TO CLEMSON COINS! Hands down the BEST buyer for your jewelry & coins! I went to a few other places that were enroute to Clemson Coins , let's just say I was offered between 20% and 40% melt value at the other places. Within 5 minutes and no goofing around with acid tests (they have an XRF machine) I was offered more than a reasonable percentage of melt value from Clemson Coins. Don't get GOT at the other places! Worth the drive from Charlotte, NC if that tells you anything! Honest people are hard to find! I won't go anywhere else from now on!"
Nina Fedoropen
5 reviews · 0 photos · 11 hours ago
"My husband and I came in today with several coins, silver, and jewelry. Joe was very helpful and knowledgeable, looked through everything and gave us a very fair deal. We will definitely be back in the future. Great experience!"
Indie Kun
4 reviews · 0 photos · 3 weeks ago
"This is such a lovely business! We came here with a hand full of gold jewelry and gave us a great price for them all, we were in a struggle to find a good place to sell them and this is a great place! The people here are so friendly and such kind hearted folks here. I highly recommend this location"
Brayden Tufts
1 review · 1 photo · 4 weeks ago
"Amazing!! Definitely coming back next time! Most fun I've ever had in a coin store!!"
Tony Sleiman
5 reviews · 1 photo · 6 weeks ago
"With all the hype around Whatnot, TikTok auctions, and online coin sales these days, it's refreshing to have a trusted local coin shop right here in South Carolina that's been in business long before any of those platforms even existed. I've done business with the owner and have always had a great experience. The knowledge, honesty, and inventory are hard to beat. If you've been searching eBay, Whatnot, or online auction sites and can't seem to find what you're looking for, there's a good chance these guys got it. Trust me. Whether you're into coins, currency, bullion, or collectibles, Clemson Coins is the kind of place that's built its reputation the old-fashioned way through years of experience and treating customers right. Highly recommended."
Many customers have told us they visited a local Andrews-area buyer first, received a number, then drove to us and walked out with significantly more money. We hear that story every day.
Clemson Coins, Currency, Bullion & Jewelry
7611 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC 29670
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
864-502-0100Clemson Coins, Currency, Bullion and Jewelry is located in Pendleton, SC, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Andrews via US-74 East and US-441 North. Andrews and Cherokee County have no coin dealer with our credentials or buying power. Sellers from Andrews, Murphy, and throughout Cherokee County make the drive regularly because the difference in what they receive is significant.
At Clemson Coins, we buy virtually everything: pre-1933 gold coins, pre-1964 silver coins, American Gold and Silver Eagles, bullion, rare date coins, U.S. and foreign currency, national bank notes, gold and silver jewelry, sterling flatware, and entire collections. Cherokee County estate attorneys and trust officers regularly refer clients to us when a collection needs a serious buyer. If you are not sure what you have, bring it in for a free evaluation with no obligation.
Walk into Clemson Coins in Pendleton during business hours: no appointment needed. Take US-74 East from Andrews, then US-441 North to Pendleton. We evaluate your coins on the spot, make you a fair offer based on current market prices, and pay you immediately in cash or check. Andrews sellers consistently tell us the drive was the most profitable decision they made.
Most coin dealers, pawn shops, and gold buyers in the Andrews area pay only melt value, the raw metal content of your coin. Clemson Coins pays full numismatic value on coins that deserve it. We are PCGS, NGC, CAC, and CACG authorized dealers. A Cherokee County seller recently brought us a collection that two local buyers had offered melt value on: we recognized several key-date coins and paid substantially more.
Coin shows in the Cherokee County area happen periodically, but show dealers are buying to resell at a profit and rarely pay top dollar. For the best prices and immediate payment, visiting Clemson Coins in Pendleton is your best option. We are open Tuesday through Saturday and you never have to wait for a show date to get a fair, same-day offer.
Clemson Coins is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Andrews via US-74 East and US-441 North into Pendleton, SC. Customers come from Andrews, Murphy, Hayesville, and throughout Cherokee County because the prices we pay are simply better than anything available closer to home.
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