Gold, silver, coins, sterling silver flatware can be turned into cash at Ed's Coins

Ed’s Coins of the valley and surrounding areas is a goldmine of timeless treasures. The business appraises and buys old coins, jewelry and other gold and silver items in return for cash. Some of what they buy from customers is sold in their stores.

Advertising director Barbara Droutman said most customers come in to sell their gold and silver because they need money. She stated that their business has increased as people turn over their jewelry, sterling silver flatware, and old coins out of necessity because of the state of the economy.

Coins, dimes, quarters, and half dollars dated before 19...