How do I buy?

Click the button next to any coins that you’re keen on. Once you’re done browsing and would like to make a purchase, click the yellow checkout button the top right hand corner of the page. From here, follow the prompts. Alternatively, you may send us an email with the coin’s Product ID, and we can go from there.

Australian clients
Postage via registered mail is $5 anywhere in Australia.
Optional insurance is 2% of the insurable value.
Pay via Direct Deposit, cheque, money order, credit card (Visa and Mastercard), or cash. We will charge a 1.5% fee for credit card payments to help defray some of the costs of this payment method.

Our bank details are below:
A/C Name: Drake Sterling Numismatics Pty Ltd
BSB: 062070
A/C #: 1022 6941
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
254 George Street 2000 Australia
Swift code (for international bank wire payments in AUD): CTBAAU2S

International clients
Post Express Courier International for $50.
Optional insurance is 2% of the insurable value. Insurance is only available to the USA, Europe, Canada, New Zealand, and Japan.

Pay via PayPal, credit card, or Bank Wire. Our PayPal email address is available on the Checkout page. Credit card is available to approved international clients.

We are happy to combine purchases to save you postage.

What payment methods to you accept?

Australian clients can pay via Direct Deposit, cheque, money order, credit card (Visa and Mastercard), or cash. We will charge a 1.5% fee for credit card payments to help defray some of the costs of this payment method.
International clients can pay via PayPal, or Bank Wire. Our PayPal email address is available on the Checkout page. Credit card (Visa and Mastercard) is available to approved international clients.

What are your bank details?

Our bank details are:
A/C Name: Drake Sterling Numismatics Pty Ltd
BSB: 062070
A/C #: 1022 6941
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
254 George Street 2000 Australia
Swift code (for international bank wire payments in AUD): CTBAAU2S

What are your lay-by (or layaway) terms?

We’re pretty flexible when it comes to lay-by. If you can put down a 10% deposit, we’ll hold a coin for you for up to 60 days. If you need a more special arrangement, just let us know. Please note that we cannot offer refunds on coins purchased on lay-by, and if you default on your payments, you will forfeit your deposit; any balance paid will be refunded to you. Lay-by is not available on certain items, such as bullion.

Where do you ship to?

Generally, we ship to all corners of the globe. Parcels sent to high-risk countries will be dispatched at the customer's risk, and insurance will not be available. Within Australia, registered post is $5 and insurance is available at 2% of the insurable value. Internationally, Express Courier International is $50.

How much is postage?

Within Australia, registered post is $5 to anywhere in Australia.
Internationally, Express Courier International (ECI) is $50.

How much is insurance?

Insurance is charged at 2% of the insurable value, and is only available to Australia, the USA, Europe, Canada, New Zealand, and Japan. In order to make a claim, you must show that the insured parcel was lost in transit and did not arrive at its destination. If Australia Post confirms that the parcel was delivered or signed for (even if it wasn’t signed for by you), a claim cannot be made. We’re proud to say that since we opened our doors in 2004, we haven’t lost a single parcel.

What is your refund policy?

Please see our Terms of sale.

Do you have a shop?

No, we are an online business, and our coins are kept in safe deposit boxes. Traditional coin shops are costly to run and often these costs are passed onto clients. All business is conducted through email or phone. On occasion, we may visit clients locally or interstate.

Some coins are marked as ON HOLD. What does this mean?

ON HOLD means that an item has been sold, but has not yet been paid for by the client who bought it. If the client defaults, the coin will be available for sale again.

What coins should I buy for an investment?

We neither encourage nor discourage coin investing, but we are not qualified to give specific investment advice. Best check with your financial planner, or, better yet, do your own research.

Are PCGS-graded coins more expensive than uncertified coins?

When you buy a PCGS-graded coin, you are buying certainty, certainty that the coin is accurately graded, certainty that the coin is genuine, and certainty about the coin’s liquidity. This certainty is not free and is priced into the list price of the coin. In reality, PCGS-graded coins are not more expensive than uncertified coins; rather, uncertified coins sell at a discount. Another view is that common comparisons between Australian grades and PCGS grades are wrong, leading to the impression that PCGS-graded coins are expensive. We’ve seen some uncertified coins described as “Gem Uncirculated”, for example, selling for multiples of what we’re selling comparable coins for, except that PCGS has graded our coins in MS62 or MS63, so collectors pay less for them even though they're getting the same (or sometimes better) coin.

I'm from overseas. What exchange rate do you use?

That’s up to your bank, since we can only accept payment in Australian Dollars.

Do you have fax?

No. If you are unable to email, text, or call us and prefer to use a fax machine, regrettably you won’t be able to get in touch with us.

Do you buy coins?

Yes, we are always buying coins in which we regularly trade. If you have any PCGS-graded sovereigns, half sovereigns, or business-struck Commonwealth coins, give us a call on 1800 832 328 for an over-the-phone buyback price.  Alternatively, you may email us the coin’s PCGS grade and the PCGS certificate number and we’ll get back to you as soon as we review your email. If your coin is a PCGS-graded pre-decimal proof coin, we will need to view images of the coin before we can give you a buyback price. If your coin is uncertified or certified by a company other than PCGS, we will need to see the coin in person in order to provide a buyback price.

Do you discount?

We discount for established clients. If you’re a new client, please show your good faith by buying a few things at the list price. After we get to know each other a bit better, we’ll be happy to negotiate on prices. But remember, discounts have to be earned.

How much discount do you give to established clients?

Depends how “established” you are. But let’s face it, there’s not much room to move in quality coins, especially PCGS-graded coins. If you think we can take $50 off a $500 coin, you'll probably have some difficulty buying quality coins from anyone. Realistically, the average discount is between 2 - 4%. But only for established clients.

I have a coin. How much is it worth?

Although we’ll try to help collectors identify coins as best we can, sometimes it’s more helpful if you do a bit of cursory research yourself before contacting us. We get dozens of inquiries like this every week, and a bit of legwork from you first goes a long way. Another thing, there is no way we can value a coin over the phone, so please be patient if we ask for an email and an image instead. We apologise in advance for being unable to help you with banknotes, medals, tokens, most non-gold world coins, stamps, errors, or varieties. We don't specialise in these items and are unable to provide adequate advice in these areas.