At Best Pawn in Montgomery, AL, we buy, pawn, and offer layaway on U.S. and foreign currency, including coins, half dollars, dollar coins, bills, and collectible pieces. Whether you’re selling or building your collection, we provide fair evaluations and fast service.
We require a valid ID to evaluate your currency
Indian Head Pennies (1864–1909)
Wheat Pennies (1909–1958)
We will purchase any Liberty, Indian/Buffalo nickels as long as we can read the date.
Liberty Head “V” Nickels (1883–1913)
Indian Head / Buffalo Nickels (1913–1938)
War Nickels (1942-1945)
We will purchase 1964 & earlier dimes (90% Silver).
Mercury Dimes
We will purchase 1964 & earlier quarters (90% Silver).
Barber Quarter (1892–1916)
Standing Liberty Quarter (1916–1930)
Washington Quarter (1932–1964)
We will purchase 1964 & earlier half dollars (90% Silver) & 1965-1969 half dollars (40% Silver).
Barber (Liberty Head) Half Dollar (1892–1915)
Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1916–1947)
Benjamin Franklin Half Dollars
(All are silver; no specific key dates listed.)
Kennedy Half Dollars
Presidential & Sacagawea Dollars
Gold coloring - they are not real gold & are worth face value.
Bicentennial Dollars
These are copper nickel besides:
Eisenhower (Eke) Dollars
Morgan Silver Dollars (1878–1921)
Multiple good dates exist — bring yours in for evaluation.
Peace Dollars (1921–1935)
American Eagles (1986-Current)
(All are silver; no specific key dates listed.)
General Rule for Bills
Most modern bills (1930s–today) are worth face value unless they have a rare serial number or a clear printing error.
Old-Style Notes (Pre-1928)
Silver Certificates (Blue Seal)
Red Seal Legal Tender Notes
Gold Certificates
Rare & valuable, especially higher denominations.
Serial Number Rarity
Collectors look for unique patterns, not just age.
Valuable types include:
These can carry real value.
These are larger-than-modern bills and ALWAYS have collector value:
High-Denomination Notes
General Rule for Foreign Coins
Most modern foreign coins are not rare. Silver, age, and condition are the biggest value factors.
Silver Foreign Coins
Coins made (Pre-1964) in many countries contain silver.
Pre-Euro Coins
Old European currency (Pre-1940s) has collectible interest, especially:
Not all are valuable — condition and metal matter most.
British Commonwealth Coins
Older coins can carry value depending on silver content and monarch (Queen Victoria, Edward VII, George V) from:
Key Collectible Types
General Rule for Foreign Bills
Most modern foreign paper money is worth face value or souvenir value unless:
High-Inflation / Historical Notes
These are popular but usually inexpensive unless high grade:
Older British Commonwealth Bills
From Canada, Australia, and Hong Kong especially with:
Pre-Euro Bills (Pre-1940s)
Collectors seek uncirculated bills or full bundles.
Large Size or High-Denomination Notes
Older large-format foreign notes (pre-1940s) or high-value bills often carry collector interest.
Error Notes
Same as U.S. bills — printing errors can raise value anywhere.