Sell Your
Silver Coins
What Silver Coins Do We Buy?
We buy a range of silver coins from private sellers in the Western Cape. Whether you have a few old coins, a bullion holding, or a silver coin collection, we can assess the silver and provide a quote.
Silver Value Estimator
Calculate the estimated value of your silver jewellery, coins, silverware, bullion, or scrap using live pricing from your WooCommerce products.
* This is an estimate only. Final offers depend on current market spot prices, item condition, hallmarking verification, and handling fees.
Understanding Silver Purity
Silver purity tells you how much actual silver is inside the item.
- .999 Fine Silver = 99.9% pure silver
- .950 Silver = 95.0% pure silver
- .925 Sterling Silver = 92.5% pure silver
- .900 Coin Silver = 90.0% pure silver
If you are unsure, look for marks like 999, 950, or 925 stamped on the item.
This calculator gives an estimate only. Final values may change after testing, condition checks, hallmark verification, and market movement.
How You can Sell Your Silver
We’ve designed our selling process to be as flexible and straightforward as possible, putting you in complete control. Whether you prefer to visit our secure location for a transparent, in-person evaluation or utilize our fully insured mail-in service from the comfort of your home, our experts are ready to assist.
Tell Us About Your Silver
Share a few details about the silver you would like to sell.
Get It Assessed
We assess the silver based on item type, purity, weight, and current market conditions.
Receive an Offer
You receive a quote based on the silver presented for assessment.
Proceed if You’re Happy
If you are happy to move forward, the sale can be completed without unnecessary delays.
A Better Option Than a Typical Pawn Shop
If you want to sell silver coins, it helps to work with a buyer that understands silver specifically. We Buy Silver focuses on silver assessment rather than the generalised approach many sellers expect from a typical pawn shop.
- Silver-specific buying rather than general pawn-style offers
- Assessments based on silver content, weight, and coin type
- Better understanding of bullion coins and silver coin collections
- A more straightforward process for people who want to sell silver coins
- A clearer route for sellers looking for fair silver pricing
Do You Buy Old Silver Coins and Collections?
Yes. Silver coins do not need to be part of a polished investment portfolio to be worth assessing. Many sellers contact us with inherited silver coins, older coin lots, or collections they no longer want to keep.
- Old silver coins may still hold value
- Silver coin collections can still be assessed
- Inherited coin lots may still qualify
- Value depends on silver content, weight, coin type, and market demand
How We Assess Silver Coins
Not all silver coins are assessed in the same way. We look at the actual coins and the factors that influence their value, rather than using a generic one-size-fits-all approach.
Silver Content
Some coins are assessed primarily according to their silver content, establishing a starting point for value.
Weight
The weight of the coins or collection is one of the main factors that affects estimated value.
Coin Type
Current Silver Price
Current market conditions influence the estimated value of silver coins that you are selling to us.
Silver Coin FAQs
Not all silver coins are assessed in the same way. We look at the actual coins and the factors that influence their value, rather than using a generic one-size-fits-all approach.
Yes. Old silver coins may still hold value depending on their silver content, weight, type, and overall suitability for assessment.
Yes. We assess silver coin collections from private sellers in the Western Cape, including inherited collections and mixed lots.
Often, yes. Bullion coins are usually assessed more directly according to silver content and weight, while some collectible coins may need a broader review.
The type of coin, its markings, and its composition can all help indicate whether it contains silver, although the coins still need to be properly assessed.
Yes. The calculator can give you an estimated instant quote, although a final offer depends on the actual coins being assessed.
Yes. Inherited silver coins and coin lots can still be assessed, especially where the silver content or coin type remains relevant.