FAQs

We are the world’s leading supplier of wholesale coins and banknotes, offering modern coins and paper money sourced directly from the central banks of origin, dating from the late 19th century to the present. Our inventory includes over one million Greek, Roman, Judaean, Byzantine, Indian, Medieval, Islamic, and Historical coins. Additionally, we sell curated boxes that include stories on the history, educational, and economic significance of the coins and banknotes, which can be customized to fit various themes, ranging from affordable to premium types of packaging.

Yes, all our packaged boxes can be customized. We can tailor the stories to fit your needs and offer a range of packaging options, from budget to deluxe. For bulk orders, we can create custom certificates of authenticity with your company branding.

Yes, we sell genuine NGC slabs from Roman, Medieval, Judaean, and Modern times. We personally send our coins to NGC for grading and authentication to ensure the best quality and value.

No, our website's images of NGC slabs and various ancient coins do not represent the exact coin you will receive. Since these are ancient coins, each one varies slightly from type to grade to period. However, we ensure that each image represents the general look and condition you can expect.

A: We use the following grading scale at Educational Coin:

• MS = Mint State
• AU = About Uncirculated
• XF = Extremely Fine
• VF = Very Fine
• F = Fine
• VG = Very Good

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• U = Uncirculated
• C = Circulated (a blanket term for coins that are not UNC)
• CL = Cleaned

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• LG = Low Grade
• MG = Medium Grade
• HG = High Grade
• Promo = Promotional Grade

David Laties, John Aiello, and Robin L. Danzinger have over 150 years of combined experience handling all types of coins and banknotes. Robin, a long-time American Numismatic Association member who has worked with us for over 30 years, authenticates all our coins. Few individuals in the industry match his expertise and eye.

At Educational Coin, authenticity is our top priority. We have never sold counterfeit, fake, or replica numismatics, and we have a spotless record with zero complaints about authenticity. Our expert numismatist meticulously verifies each coin. You can trust that every coin you purchase from us is genuine and accurately described.

You can place a bulk wholesale order by calling our office at +1 (845) 691-6100 between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. You can also email us directly at order@educationalcoin.com or place an order on our website, which our team will automatically process.

Orders are only shipped out once payment is received, unless the customer or company has set terms. If you have any questions about your payment or shipping status, please contact us for more information.

Yes, we automatically insure all domestic packages over $1,000 to ensure your valuable items are protected during transit. If you prefer not to have this insurance, you can inquire about removing it by contacting our customer service team at order@educationalcoin.com or call us at +1 (845) 691-6100 before your order is shipped. Additionally, some of the shipping carriers we work with include insurance for packages valued between $100-$200 at no extra cost. If your package is lost or damaged during shipping, please contact us immediately, and we will work with the carrier to resolve the issue.

We accept various payment methods, including major credit cards (Discover, American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club), bank transfers, PayPal, Meta Pay, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Shop Pay, money orders, and checks. Please contact us for more details regarding payment options.

Yes, we ship to dealers worldwide. Shipping costs and delivery times may vary depending on the destination. Please contact us for specific shipping details.

We are a wholesale dealer, so we are generally interested in wholesale lots, not individual pieces. Other than certain pennies, nickels, and dimes with war dates, we do not purchase U.S. coins or paper money. We are happy to consider any large group of coins or banknotes.

Spread the coins and/or notes on a flat surface, take pictures with your phone, and send the images to order@educationalcoin.com. If we’re interested, we’ll let you know the next steps.

We are not a storefront, but if you would like to tour our warehouse and make a purchase, you can schedule a meeting five days in advance using this link. If you don't schedule a meeting, there may not be someone available to give you a tour.

Yes, customers can purchase in person by visiting us at the annual coin shows: the Florida United Numismatic Show in January and July, the American Numismatic Association Show in August, and the Baltimore Whitman Coin Show in November.

Our Drop Ship program allows you to reduce upfront costs and commitments. We act as your warehouse, eliminating inbound shipping and packaging costs. You have no inventory-carrying costs with over 300 million coins and banknotes on-site. Our stock becomes yours, allowing you to expand your offerings and increase sales.

Log in to your wholesale account to place a drop-ship order. If you don't have a wholesale account, contact Diane at diane@educationalcoin.com to set one up. Add items to your order, proceed to checkout, select your billing address, and choose to ship to a different address. You have two blind ship options: provide your shipping label or use our shipping accounts with your name and return address. Please select your payment options, review them, and place the order.

Yes, you can place a drop-ship order by emailing us with a purchase order, the recipient's address, and the preferred shipping method. Alternatively, please send us a shipping label. We will process your order; most orders are shipped by the following business day.

Orders under $90 incur a $5.00 service charge. Orders $90 and up have no additional charge.

Our inventory and pricing are generally stable, but periodic changes occur. It's a good idea to contact us when choosing items to ensure availability and confirmed pricing. We will let you know of any significant changes.

Email Diane at diane@educationalcoin.com for CSV files to import into your platform easily.

Wholesale customers can request access to our price catalogs using this link.

We accept all returns for items purchased within 30 days unless otherwise negotiated prior to purchase or consignment, which can be inquired at order@educationalcoin.com. Items must be returned in their original condition.

If your order has issues, such as damage, wrong items received, missing items, or other unsatisfactory conditions, you are responsible for alerting Educational Coin within 10 days of order delivery. We will require photos of the item(s) before authorizing a solution.

The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. We find that USPS Priority Mail or USPS First Class Mail is usually the most affordable shipping method.

Refunds apply to the purchase price of the product and applicable state sales tax only. Original shipping costs are not refunded.

Please make sure to repackage your order properly. Educational Coin will not be responsible for any shipping damages that occur in transit.

For international returns, if an order is returned due to a refused delivery or import/customs charges, a $25 restocking fee will be applied to the refund amount.

A refund can be started by emailing order@educationalcoin.com and providing the order number or numbers along with the products being returned and a contact phone number.

You can reach our customer service by calling our office at +1 (845) 691-6100 between 8:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, emailing order@educationalcoin.com, or through the contact form on our website.

For all press inquiries, email or call order@educationalcoin.com or +1 (845) 691-6100.