My boyfriend loves to travel, so naturally, collecting different currencies from around the world became a fun hobby of his. Earlier this week, we took a walk downtown and stopped by The Coin Hunter while we were there. To sum up, the store was well organized, the staff was helpful and the selection of coins blew my mind.
When you enter, you will notice a multitude of sparkling coins on the wall displays and beneath the glass counters, along with collection books and limited edition mintage. However, my boyfriend was more interested in taking home a handful of British pounds (and this is where the "Hunter" in "The Coin Hunter" comes in).
Lo and behold, four tin buckets full of imperfect copper and silver coins from all around the world. Two of these pails sat near the railing with a sign that read, "4 for $1." My boyfriend dug through this metallic mess for a set of British pounds until his hands were completely tarnished and equally happy with his finds. Thankfully, the store will provide you with disinfecting hand wipes, but I personally suggest bringing some disposable gloves if you intend on doing some major digging.
During this experience, the owner of the shop was very approachable and conversant. As my boyfriend explored the buckets for treasure, I overheard the owner appraising some coins from Barbados, and his knowledge of basic rates and value of this foreign currency was quite impressive.
If you decide to stop in sometime, know that street parking is available and free (and a spot or two out front is most likely up for grabs). I'm no coin expert, but The Coin Hunter is a well-kept hobby shop that I enjoyed perusing. Until next time! read more