Big news from the corner of Harrison Avenue: Harrison Coins & Currency is officially online. After years of serving collectors face-to-face here in Westchester, you can now browse our coins, currency, and collectibles from home — and still get the same honest, family-run service we’ve offered since 2015. To kick things off, here’s a plain-English look at where the coin and currency market stands across the tri-state area, what’s moving, and why it’s one of the most exciting times in years to be a collector – or a seller.
Where Gold & Silver Stand Right Now
Precious metals are the headline. Gold pushed into record territory through late 2025 and has stayed strong into 2026, with silver right behind it. That lifts everything from one-ounce American Eagles to the melt value of the silver sitting in a drawer full of old half dollars. Here’s the live spot price as you read this:
When metals run like this, two things happen at our counter: more folks bring gold and silver in to sell, and more collectors decide it’s time to buy before prices climb further.
What’s Hot in 2026
2026 is a once-in-a-lifetime year for U.S. coins – America’s 250th birthday. The U.S. Mint released one-year-only designs you can find in your pocket right now: five new quarter reverses, a redesigned dime, and dual-dated “1776–2026” nickels. Collectors are already paying premiums for crisp, uncirculated examples — so yes, it’s worth checking your change.
Beyond the new releases, the classics are as in-demand as ever:
- Morgan & Peace silver dollars — still the most-collected U.S. coins, and always a quick sell in nice grades.
- American Gold & Silver Eagles — the go-to for anyone buying metal with a collector’s eye.
- Walking Liberty halves, Mercury dimes & Buffalo nickels — affordable, beautiful, and loved by new and veteran collectors alike.
- Pre-1933 U.S. gold — Saint-Gaudens double eagles and classic half eagles are moving briskly as gold climbs.
One clear trend: buyers are pickier than they used to be. Certified, high-grade coins (PCGS, NGC, CACG) sell fast, while cleaned or problem coins sit. If you’re buying for the long haul, quality is winning.
The Local Show Scene
If you’ve never been to a coin show, the tri-state area is one of the best places in the country to start — big rooms full of dealers buying, selling, and trading, and a great way to learn and compare. A few worth circling on your calendar:
- Westchester Coin & Stamp Show — right in our backyard at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, with 100+ dealer booths of coins and paper money.
- Coin & Collectibles Fair — a newer tri-state favorite in Elmsford, with on-site PCGS/NGC/CAC grading submissions.
- Garden State Coin & Currency Show — the big monthly show in Parsippany, NJ (first Sundays at the PAL Building), running 35+ years with some of the largest dealers in the region.
The show floor is where you really see the market move — what dealers are hunting for, what’s selling, and which collections are coming out as families decide to cash in on strong prices.
Thinking of Buying or Selling?
Whether you inherited a collection in Scarsdale, found a roll of silver in a drawer in Rye, or you’ve been building a set for decades, this is a great market to act in. We’re always buying coins, currency, gold, silver, jewelry, and more — and we’ll give you an honest, no-pressure appraisal right at the counter. No collection is too big or too small.
Come See Us
Stop in, say hello, and let’s talk coins. You’ll find us at 214 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NY, Monday through Saturday — or call (914) 996-7300 and we’ll be glad to help. Proudly serving Harrison, White Plains, Rye, Scarsdale, New Rochelle, and all of Westchester.