Best Coins & Currency Auction Houses & Dealers in United Kingdom
Find and compare specialists in coins & currency across the United Kingdom. Verify credentials, compare fees, and find the right partner for your item.
Numismatic collecting has a long tradition in United Kingdom, with active markets for rare coins, paper currency, and medals. Major auction houses hold dedicated coin sales several times a year, while specialist dealers provide an alternative channel for both acquiring and building focused collections.
United Kingdom has one of the most mature auction markets in the world. London is a global center for art and antiques, while regional specialists like Woolley & Wallis, Cheffins, and Lyon & Turnbull provide excellent depth outside the capital. Buyer's premiums are typically lower than in the US.
Notable specialists for Coins & Currency in the United Kingdom include Anderson & Garland, Bloomfield Auctions, Fellows, Gorringes, Rogers Jones & Co and Spink & Son. Compare their specialties, fees, and locations below to find the right fit for your item.
Before You Contact a Coins & Currency Specialist
- Get a free independent valuation before approaching any specialist โ know what your item is worth first.
- Ask for written fee schedules including seller's commission, buyer's premium, and any additional charges.
- Request the specialist's comparable sales results for similar items in the past 12 months.
- Confirm whether your item qualifies for a specialist sale or will appear in a general session.
- Understand the payment timeline โ most houses pay out 30โ45 days after the sale completes.
Coins & Currency Specialists in United Kingdom
7 listingsAnderson & Garland
Auction HouseNewcastle auction house established in 1840, holding up to 60 sales a year across 20+ departments from a 20,000 sq ft saleroom.
Bloomfield Auctions
Auction HouseBelfast auction house established in 1985, holding a weekly Tuesday sale of jewellery, watches, coins, medals and militaria.
Gorringes
Auction HouseA respected Sussex auction house with roots in the 1920s, offering fine art, antiques, jewelry, and specialist collectors' sales.
Rogers Jones & Co
Auction HouseWelsh auction house founded in 1992 in Colwyn Bay, with salerooms in Cardiff and Chester and a record ยฃ240,000 rugby jersey sale.
Spink & Son
Auction HouseOne of the world's oldest auction houses, specializing in coins, stamps, medals, and banknotes since 1666.
Thomson Roddick Callan
Auction HouseAuctioneers since 1880 with salerooms in Dumfries, Edinburgh, Carlisle and Ayr, selling jewellery, silver, art, coins and more.
Fellows
Auction HouseOne of the UK's largest jewelry and watch auctioneers, est. 1876 in Birmingham.
Compare Coins & Currency Specialists in United Kingdom
| Name | Type | Location | Est. | Online Bidding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson & Garland | Auction House | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | 1840 | โ Yes |
| Bloomfield Auctions | Auction House | Belfast, United Kingdom | 1985 | โ Yes |
| Gorringes | Auction House | Lewes, United Kingdom | 1920 | โ Yes |
| Rogers Jones & Co | Auction House | Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom | 1992 | โ Yes |
| Spink & Son | Auction House | London, United Kingdom | 1666 | โ Yes |
| Thomson Roddick Callan | Auction House | Dumfries, United Kingdom | 1880 | โ Yes |
| Fellows | Auction House | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 1876 | โ Yes |
