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If you’ve recently received an inheritance, you likely have no shortage of decisions to make. Along with all the stress, grief, and uncertainty often comes a whole list of things to deal with, like deciding what to do with the possessions and assets you’ve inherited. This guide will cover a common question – what should…
Bellevue Rare Coins is excited to announce the opening of our brand-new Issaquah showroom! As one of Washington’s most trusted precious metals and rare coin dealers since 1979, we’re proud to continue serving the Issaquah community from our new, expanded location. Whether you’re looking to sell gold, silver, jewelry, coins, bullion, watches, diamonds, or estate…
Have you inherited jewelry recently? Whether it’s a single ring or an entire jewelry collection, figuring out what to do with inherited jewelry can be overwhelming. Some items may have sentimental value, some may be quite valuable, and some may have little to no financial value at all. Where should you start? Here’s what to…
Selling gold? The choice of where you sell can impact your payouts by 10-30% or more. Don’t get short changed! Knowing the difference between pawn shops vs. coin shops can help you get the most cash for your gold, and avoid hassles along the way. This quick post will compare pawn shop vs. coin shop…
On February 28th, 2026, war broke out in Iran as a joint U.S./Israeli operation began in the region. The war has had devastating humanitarian and economic impacts, but today we’re looking at one very specific outcome: The relationship between gold and war. How will the war in Iran affect gold prices, demand, central bank buying,…
Coin collecting is an age-old hobby, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use modern tools to enhance your experience! Coin collecting apps can help you identify coins, estimate grades, organize your collection, and buy/sell items from your collection. What coin collecting apps are worth using in 2026? Here’s our round up of some top options….
The market for precious metals like gold and silver is experiencing unprecedented volatility, combined with a massive surge in demand. This has resulted in metal spot prices skyrocketing, but it’s also created difficulties for businesses involved in trading precious metals. At Bellevue Rare Coins, we strive to be fair and transparent. This post will serve…
As gold spot prices continue to skyrocket (around $4,500/oz at the time of writing), it begs the question: Why is gold rare? Why is it so valuable? And why has it always been considered valuable? To understand gold’s rarity requires an ancient history lesson. Indeed, it requires looking past earth itself to the cosmic origins of…
The price of gold is simply… the price of gold, right? Well, that depends who you ask – and how deep into the topic you’d like to dig. For those curious, this explainer guide will go over how gold spot prices work: Who sets the prices, where the data comes from, and how spot prices…
On January 1st, 2026, Washington State will implement a new retail sales tax on bullion products including gold and silver. We wrote an in-depth explainer on the new WA state gold tax here, but this quick post will serve as a reminder and provide some updates now that the change is about to take effect….
It’s easy to assume that a broken watch is worthless – but in many cases, this simply isn’t true. Are you wondering if a broken watch is valuable? It sure could be! The value of a broken watch depends on factors like its condition, rarity, and the resources (namely precious metals) that it contains. The…
Are you interested in collecting coins? Whether you’re an expert collector or a novice, it helps to have the right tools for coin collectors. In this guide, we’ll go over both physical tools for coin collectors, as well as digital resources you can use in your coin collecting journey. Physical Tools for Coin Collectors There…
Gold and silver prices have been on an incredible run in recent months. Gold is well over $4,300 an ounce, and silver over $51, as of the time of this writing. If you own gold or silver bullion, that’s great news of course! But what about the values of other coins, or your coin collection…
Stocks, bonds, real estate, cryptocurrency and… rare coins? Could collectible coins be a part of your investment portfolio in 2025 and beyond? The idea is worth exploring. Historically, returns on rare coin indexes have actually outpaced real estate, bond and equity returns since 1970. And in more recent years, we’ve seen an uptick in demand…
Silver spot prices have been on quite the winning streak in 2025, gaining over 40% year-to-date. Just in the first week of September, silver spot price has surged past $40 – for the first time since 2011. What’s driving the surge – and what’s next for silver prices? A Steady Winning Streak for 2025 Silver…
To our valued customers,
In accordance with Gov. Inslee’s statewide stay-at-home measures, we will be closed to the public for two weeks starting Thursday, March 26.
This has been a difficult decision, as it’s been our goal to remain open as long as we could safely serve our community during this crisis, but this action is needed in order to minimize contact, help stop the spread of COVID-19, and keep our customers and staff safe. As we continue to monitor the rapidly evolving situation, we plan to reopen our storefronts on May 4th, 2020.
This has been an unusually active time for the metals market, and we are working hard behind the scenes to meet increasing demand. If you’ve placed an order through one of our stores, please know we will be fulfilling all backorders as swiftly as possible, as well as working to replenish our inventory during this time.
Most of all, we want to extend our sincerest apologies to our customers and thank you for your continued support during this time. Be well, take care of each other, and stay safe. We can’t wait to serve you again soon.
— The team at Bellevue Rare Coins
Our showrooms are temporarily closed, but we are now taking bullion orders.
