Estate coin collection guide
Printable inherited coin collection checklist
A simple sequence to guide relatives and executors.
A quick reminder: This is educational information, not a formal valuation, financial advice, legal advice, or an offer to buy your coins.
Before evaluating
Secure the items; preserve packaging and documents; photograph representative groups; note estate ownership and responsibilities.
Before an offer
Inventory holdings; research likely categories; verify major pieces; contact more than one professional if warranted.
Before transfer
Get a dated receipt; document custody and insurance; agree on any fees and payment terms; record the final sale and any remaining items.
Further resources
American Numismatic Association FAQs · PCGS price guide · FBI coin scam warning