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1909 Lincoln Cent V.D.B. Proof, sold for $194,062.501796 Draped Bust Quarter, sold for $303,750.001895 Morgan Silver Dollar, sold for $205,312.501907 Saint-Gaudens Gold High Relief, sold for $288,000.001795 Flowing Hair Half Dime, sold for $201,137.62
1895 Morgan Silver Dollar

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GreatCollections is the fastest growing coin and paper money auction house in the United States, providing trust, integrity and expertise in the sale of rare coins, paper money, bullion and other numismatic items. Some of the advantages of selling through GreatCollections include:
  • Sell your coins/paper money to the highest bidder at auction
  • Extensive marketing, including by e-mail, online and in traditional media
  • Discounted coin grading rates at PCGS, NGC and ANACS
  • Discounted paper money grading rates at PMG and PCGS Currency
  • No minimum consignment
  • The lowest seller's fees - 0% for coins/banknotes that realize over $1,000 or 5% for coins/banknotes $1,000 or under
  • Instant cash advances available
  • Fast professional service
  • Get a free auction estimate by our professionals

Consign in Two Easy Steps...

1

Complete one of our GreatCollections consignment forms below
Fill Consignment Form
2

Send the form and coins/paper money to GreatCollections via insured mail
Send Consignment

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Certified and Raw Coins
Certified and Raw Paper Money

Read our useful Consignment Instructions for new consignors

Read our Information for New Consignors of Raw/Uncertified coins

GreatCollections will notify you the day your consignment arrives at GreatCollections.

If you have any questions about consigning or what your coins are worth, please do not hesitate to contact us. Telephone us at 1.800.44.COINS (+1.949.679.4180) or e-mail [email protected].
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Frequently Asked Questions about Consigning

Why GreatCollections?

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Why Sell Your Coins and Currency At Auction?

CheckpointGreatCollections has thousands of bidders each week, competing for your coins and currency.



CheckpointIntegrity and peace of mind knowing that an auction company is working for you, to get as much as possible for your coins and currency.


CheckpointGreatCollections commission rates are significantly lower than our competition.



CheckpointFast processing into auction and then fast consignor checks after the auction.


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How do I ship coins/paper money to GreatCollections?

We recommend shipping coins/paper money through the United States Postal Service via Registered Insured Mail or Priority Insured Mail. This is the safest way to transport coins. If you have coins worth more than $25,000 to sell, please contact us for special instructions. We will contact you the day your coins/paper money arrive.


Are my coins/paper money insured?

Yes, from the moment your coin(s)/banknote(s) arrive at GreatCollections, they are fully insured through our extensive policy with Lloyd's of London. A copy of our insurance certificate is available by request.


Do you charge listing fees?

We charge nominal listings fees based on the minimum bid set of between $3 and $10 (detailed on our consignment form). In the unlikely event your coins are not sold after five auctions, then an additional listing fee is charged every 5th auction.


When can I expect payment?

While our terms and conditions state that all consignors will be paid within 30 days, we routinely pay our consignors early (usually within 7-14 days). GreatCollections can also give you an instant cash advance of up to half of their value (for certified coins). For more information about cash advances, please call Ian Russell at 1.800.44.COINS (+1.949.679.4180) or e-mail [email protected].


What happens if my coins/paper money don't sell?

Our sell-through rate is very high at GreatCollections. In the unlikely event your coins/banknotes do not sell, we will reoffer them in another auction. If they remain unsold, we will return them to you via insured mail (the cost is billed to your consignor account).


Will GreatCollections auction my raw/uncertified coins?

For any raw/uncertified coins consigned, GreatCollections will arrange for them to be professionally graded by PCGS, NGC or ANACS at discounted rates. We do not accept consignments of raw/uncertified coins to sell raw/uncertified in our auctions.


Other questions?

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at 1-800-442-6467 (1-949-679-4180), by e-mail at [email protected] or by fax to 1-949-679-4178.



About GreatCollections

GreatCollections was founded by Ian Russell as an auction house to serve the rare coin, paper money and bullion community. Though there are many places to buy and sell coins and paper money, very few ensure that the transaction is conducted in a safe and secure manner while keeping both parties confidential.

GreatCollections offers collectors an extensive selection of certified coins and paper money ranging in price from $25 up to over $100,000. All coins/banknotes have been professionally listed and imaged by GreatCollections expert staff and most are certified by the leading third-party grading companies. Since GreatCollections has possession of all items being offered for sale, GreatCollections will ship your auction winnings and purchases to you securely and promptly. Sellers consign to GreatCollections to take advantage of our low commission rates, which work out in most cases to be cheaper than if they did all the work themselves.


Ian Russell at GreatCollections.com

Ian Russell - President

Ian is president and co-founder of GreatCollections Coin & Paper Money Auctions. From a young age, Ian was interested in collectibles and started working on weekends for a stamp dealer in Sydney, Australia at age 14. From there he learned about auctions at Stanley Gibbons Australia, personally handling many important sales including the Purcell Collection of Kangaroo and Map Series, the Mackey Collection of Australian States/Pacific Islands and the Morrison Hill China Collection. Ian also put together the company's first paper money auction featuring one of the finest New Zealand bank note collections ever formed.

In 2000, Ian was responsible for KISS The Auction, the multi-million dollar memorabilia auction conducted in June 2000 by a partnership of two major auction houses: Greg Manning Auctions and Butterfields. The auction set many records and is still regarded today as one of the most successful music memorabilia auctions in history.

From 2000 until 2010, Ian Russell held various positions at Spectrum Group International including President of Teletrade, Inc. and Chief Operating Officer of Bowers and Merena Auctions, LLC, two of the largest coin auction houses in North America.


Ian manages all day-to-day operations at GreatCollections and is always available to discuss the advantages of GreatCollections with prospective consignors and bidders. He personally manages and advises advanced collectors on acquisitions, as well as prepares valuations of numismatic property for collectors, dealers, estates, trusts, accountants and law firms.

GreatCollections is the official auctioneer of the American Numismatic Association Ian is a life member of the American Numismatic Association and recommends all collectors become members of this important organization.

Ian is a member of the prestigious Professional Numismatists Guild, member 785 and abides by the PNG Code of Ethics. In 2021, CoinWorld Magazine named Ian one of the most influential people in numismatics.

Contact Ian Russell at 1.800.44.COINS (+1.949.679.4180) or via e-mail [email protected]