Dawsonville, Georgia sits at the heart of Dawson County, a mountain community whose history is inseparable from the North Georgia gold rush that began in 1828. Dawson County was formed in 1857 from Lumpkin and Gilmer counties, and the town of Dawsonville was established as the county seat in the same year. The county's proximity to the Dahlonega gold fields meant that gold coins and gold dust were part of everyday commerce from the earliest settlement period, and the mountain families who worked the secondary gold deposits in Dawson County accumulated pre-1933 gold coins and pre-1964 silver coins in patterns that reflect both the cash economy of the mining era and the mountain tradition of keeping hard money at home. The earliest paper currency to circulate in Dawson County included obsolete banknotes from the Bank of Darien and the Central Bank of Georgia, and the Dahlonega Mint coins struck nearby were the prestige coins of the region.
The moonshine-running culture that made Dawsonville famous in the 20th century grew directly from the mountain tradition of operating outside the formal economy, and the same families who ran whiskey through the North Georgia mountains were often the same families who kept their savings in gold and silver coins rather than bank accounts. Bill Elliott, the NASCAR champion born in Dawsonville in 1955, became the most famous son of a county that had always celebrated speed and independence. The NASCAR heritage of Dawsonville is commemorated at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, and the racing families who accumulated wealth through the sport left estate collections that include coins and currency from multiple generations.
The North Georgia Premium Outlets brought a new wave of commercial activity to Dawsonville in the 1990s, transforming the town from a quiet mountain community into a regional shopping destination. The GA-400 corridor that connects Dawsonville to Atlanta made the county one of the fastest-growing in North Georgia, and the older families who had accumulated coins and currency through the farming and moonshine eras found themselves with estate collections that needed a serious buyer. The Dawson County National Bank and other local institutions issued national bank notes that are actively collected by currency specialists.
Today, Dawsonville is a thriving mountain community at the gateway to the North Georgia mountains, and the surrounding Dawson County farmland continues to yield estate collections from families who accumulated coins and currency across multiple generations. When Dawson County estate collections surface, Clemson Coins in Pendleton is the buyer that estate attorneys and families trust. We are the only PCGS, NGC, PMG, and CACG authorized dealer in the region, and the approximately 1 hour 30 minute drive from Dawsonville via US-129 North makes us the most credentialed serious coin buyer accessible to Dawson County. Clemson Coins Pays The Most, ALWAYS!
Clemson Coins and Currency is a trusted place to buy and sell gold near Dawsonville, Georgia 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 Dawsonville, GA, sell gold near Dawsonville, or find a reputable coin shop in Northeast Georgia, Clemson Coins and Currency offers experience, transparency, and a professional buying environment. We help customers throughout Dawsonville, Cumming, Canton, Dahlonega, Gainesville, Cleveland, Anderson SC, Pendleton SC and surrounding North Georgia 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.
Most coin dealers and pawn shops pay only melt value. A true numismatist knows that a key date coin, a 1916-D Mercury Dime, or a 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent are worth far more than their metal content alone. We pay numismatic premiums on coins that deserve 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.
Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens double eagles, eagles, half eagles, and quarter eagles. Dawson County mountain estates regularly surface these from the gold rush and farming eras.
Half dollars, quarters, dimes, and dollars from the silver era. We pay full numismatic value, not just melt weight.
American Gold and Silver Eagles, Krugerrands, Maple Leafs, bars, and rounds at competitive prices.
We identify and pay numismatic premiums on key dates that most North Georgia buyers miss entirely.
Large-size notes, silver certificates, gold certificates, Confederate currency, obsolete banknotes, and Dawson County national bank notes.
14k, 18k, and 22k gold jewelry, sterling silver flatware, old mine cut diamonds, and gold watches at fair market prices.
We purchase entire collections in one transaction. No cherry-picking. Dawson County estate attorneys refer clients to us regularly.
We pay strong premiums on certified coins. As authorized dealers for both services, we know exactly what they are worth.
In Dawson County, Clemson Coins actively purchases pre-1933 gold coins, pre-1964 silver coinage, national bank notes from Dawson County banks, Confederate currency, and sterling silver flatware. If you have inherited a set of sterling flatware, a silver tea service, or individual sterling pieces, we pay full melt value and more for recognized patterns.
Many estates today also include American Silver and Gold Eagles in both mint state and proof examples, proof and mint sets, specialty sets, complete and partial sets of Indian Head cents, Lincoln cents, all dimes, quarters and half dollars, and of course Morgan and Peace dollars.
If you are working with an estate attorney or trust officer in Dawson County, we are happy to provide a written appraisal and work directly with counsel to facilitate a smooth transaction.
Clemson Coins, We Pay More, ALWAYS!
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.
Accept and get paid immediately. Decline and walk out with your coins. Zero pressure.
Clemson Coins has the financial strength to purchase your collection for $500, $5,000, $50,000, $250,000, and up to and over one million dollars. See our recent purchases and judge for yourself where all the big money deals go.
Dawson County has a mountain heritage that produced substantial estate collections across multiple generations. Sellers from Dawsonville, Dahlonega, Gainesville, Cumming, and Blue Ridge make the drive to Pendleton because the difference in what they receive is real and significant. Dawson County estate attorneys regularly refer clients to us when a collection needs a buyer with the expertise to identify rare coins and pay what they are actually worth.
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 who has made the drive from Dawsonville to Pendleton has left with more money than they were offered locally.
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1 review · 3 weeks ago
"Great Place if your looking for variety and deals very honest fair and reasonable ten stars"
william whaley
Local Guide · 17 reviews · 14 photos · 24 hours ago
"Great shop!! First trip today and found a ton of stuff at great prices."
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!"
Edgar Jones
Local Guide · 58 reviews · 19 photos · 2 months ago
"Great experience. Gave me a great deal and was a pleasure to talk to."
Mathieu Chartier
1 review · 1 month ago
"Joes paid me more than I wanted!"
Edolyne Long
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"Worked with them my father's extensive collection. He was fair, and incredibly gracious in pricing the collection for us."
Clemson Coins, Currency, Bullion & Jewelry
7611 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC 29670
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
864-502-0100Clemson Coins in Pendleton, SC is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Dawsonville via US-129 North. We are the most credentialed coin buyer in the region and the only PCGS, NGC, PMG, and CACG authorized dealer in the Upstate. Sellers from Dawsonville, Dawson County, and the surrounding North Georgia mountains make the drive regularly because the difference in what they receive is significant.
At Clemson Coins, we buy pre-1933 gold coins, pre-1964 silver coins, American Gold and Silver Eagles, bullion, rare date coins, U.S. and foreign currency, gold and silver jewelry, sterling flatware, and entire collections. Dawson County mountain estate collections are welcome and we pay full numismatic value on every piece that deserves it.
Walk into Clemson Coins in Pendleton during business hours: no appointment needed. Take US-129 North from Dawsonville toward Blairsville, then US-76 East and US-123 North into South Carolina. We evaluate your coins on the spot, make a fair offer based on current market prices, and pay you immediately in cash or check.
Most buyers in the Dawsonville area pay only melt value. Clemson Coins pays full numismatic value on coins that deserve it. We are PCGS, NGC, CAC, and CACG authorized dealers. Key date coins, certified coins, and rare currency all receive the premiums they deserve.
Coin shows in North Georgia 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.
Clemson Coins is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Dawsonville via US-129 North through the North Georgia mountains into South Carolina. Customers from Dawsonville and Dawson County make the drive regularly because the prices we pay are simply better than anything available locally.
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