Selling Coins – Your Trusted Auction House for Valuations and Successful Sales

For over 55 years, Rapp Auction House has stood for auctions of the highest calibre. Whether you have inherited coins, built up a collection, or acquired them as an investment, we are your trusted partner when it comes to selling. Our team combines deep numismatic expertise with international market knowledge and extensive experience across all historical periods, ensuring you achieve the best possible price for your coins.

Mauritius Faber
Head of Numismatics

“Coins fascinate me – because of their history, their variety, and the people who collect them. It’s a great privilege to further develop the coin department at Rapp and to strengthen our valuable network of contacts even more.”

Why sell your coins with Rapp?

Our team of experts has decades of experience trading and auctioning coins, medals, banknotes and orders. As part of a planned sale, we provide free and non-binding valuations and work with you to develop a tailored sales strategy, placing your coins optimally on the market – whether via our internationally renowned auctions or through direct sale with immediate payment.

We offer professional valuations for Swiss coins, international coins and bullion coins. In recent years, we have successfully sold numerous significant coin collections, from rare ancient pieces to substantial precious metal investment portfolios.

Free valuation – the first step towards a successful sale

Would you like to know how much your coins are worth before selling them? Or perhaps you are wondering: “What is the value of my coins?” Our experts will provide a professional valuation of your coins, free of charge and without obligation, as part of our sales consultation. This valuation forms the basis for a successful sale, where we support you with discretion, transparency and the utmost security.

Your advantages with Rapp

  • Over 55 years of experience in successful auctions
  • Free, non-binding valuation of your coins as part of a sales consultation
  • Extensive and in-depth knowledge across all eras – from ancient coins to modern bullion
  • Tailored sales strategies: auction or direct sale
  • Experts in historic collector coins (e.g. ancient, medieval, rare numismatic issues) as well as bullion and trade coins (including Vreneli, Krugerrand, Maple Leaf, Britannia, Philharmonic and other precious metal bullion)
  • Valuation of Goldvrenelis, Swiss coins and international bullion coins
  • International network of collectors, dealers, investors and museums
  • Personal and discreet advice
  • Fast payment for direct sales
  • Auctions with global reach achieving top market prices

Have your coins valued and sell successfully

Contact us today for your free valuation and sales consultation. We look forward to marketing your coins successfully and achieving the best possible results with you.

Have your gold and silver coins valued and sold now

Have you inherited coins, built up a collection or invested in them and now wish to sell? Whether historic collector coins (e.g. ancient coins, medieval coins, rare numismatic issues) or bullion and trade coins (such as Vreneli, Krugerrand, Maple Leaf, Britannia, Philharmonic and other precious metal bullion), our experts will determine their current market value free of charge and without obligation as part of the sales process and advise you individually on how to sell them safely, swiftly and for the best possible price – via our renowned auctions or by direct sale.

Where can I sell my coins?

Many of our clients ask: “Where can I sell my coins?” At Rapp Auction House, you have the opportunity to sell your coins professionally and securely. We provide a free valuation as part of a sales consultation and support you through an auction with international exposure or a direct sale with immediate payment – tailored precisely to your goals.

Valuing Goldvrenelis, Swiss coins and international coins

Would you like to know the current value of your Goldvrenelis, Swiss coins or international coins before selling them? Our experts provide a professional and detailed valuation – whether historic collector coins, modern bullion or trade coins – transparent, free of charge and as part of a sales consultation. This way, you know exactly what your coins are worth and how to achieve a successful sale.

Ein 100 Franken 1925 Vreneli. Der Verkaufspreis lag bei CHF 22’500.–.

For an initial assessment, please use our contact form, write to us via WhatsApp, or call us directly on +41 71 923 77 44. We offer comprehensive and discreet advice – at our premises, during one of our Expert Days in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, and Spain (Mallorca and Marbella), or at your home by appointment.

Selling coins via auction or direct sale – your options with Rapp

When it comes to the appraisal and sale of coin collections within an estate, trust is paramount. For over 55 years, the name Rapp has stood for expertise, reliability, and personal service. Still family-run in its second generation, Rapp is now among the most renowned coin auction houses in Switzerland and Europe. Collectors, estate planners, banks, and institutions worldwide rely on our expertise and international network.

Each year, we conduct some of Switzerland’s most significant coin auctions, regularly achieving top prices for our clients. Thanks to our established global network, your coins reach discerning collectors and buyers far beyond national borders – ensuring the best possible results, even for rare and specialized collections.

Whether you are dealing with a modest inheritance or a distinguished collection spanning multiple eras, we take the time to understand your needs and develop the right solution together – with discretion, efficiency, and tailored advice.

Your Advantages at a Glance

    • Over 55 Years of Experience: Established in 1970, family-run and internationally recognised. Many clients come by referral – a testament to our reputation.
    • Recognised Appraisals: Our written and transparent valuations are regularly accepted by courts, authorities, and heirs.
    • Maximum Security: Your coin collection is fully insured during transport and storage.
    • Personal Service: You are never just a number – an experienced expert will assist you from start to finish.
    • Flexible Consultations: We come to you – at your office, at the bank, at your home, or you are welcome to visit our offices. We also regularly host expert days in all major Swiss cities and selected European capitals.
    • Tailored Solutions: International auction, direct purchase, or a combination – we find the best strategy for your collection, adapted to your needs.
    • Global Network: Your coins reach an international audience, achieving the best results in the market.

How It Works

      1. Contact us by phone or email.
      2. We arrange a personal meeting at your convenience.
      3. Our expert numismatists appraise and value your collection, clearly and transparently.
      4. Together, we decide on the best way to realise your coins – auction, direct sale, or a combination.
      5. You benefit from a secure, discreet, and fair process.

Discreet & Professional – A Recent Example
Recently, we were entrusted by a Zurich law firm to appraise, transport, and successfully sell an extensive coin collection from an estate through our international auction. Both the heirs and the lawyers particularly valued our open communication and attentive support throughout the entire process.

Your Contact:
Mauritius Faber, Head of Numismatics
Phone: 0041 71 923 77 44
Email: Faber@rapp-auktionen.ch

We are pleased to advise you – across Switzerland, throughout Europe, or at our offices in Wil (SG), St. Gallen, and Zurich.

Let us know how we can assist you – we are at your service.
Call us, send an email, or arrange your personal consultation appointment.

Coin Collection Appraisal & Sale in Estate Matters – Your Swiss Experts | Rapp Auctions

Auctions are our passion. As an experienced family business, we guarantee:

  • Professional marketing for optimal sale results
  • Several floor and online-only auctions each year
  • Direct purchase of coins and collections with immediate payment
  • Strong market presence thanks to our international reputation

Our upcoming Expert Days – Book your appointment now

☑️ Select your appointment online
☑️ Initial consultation by phone
☑️ Appointment confirmation
☑️ Free and non-binding valuation of your coins on-site as part of a sales consultation
☑️ Sale via auction or direct purchase following individual advice

Expert knowledge About Coins​

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A Transylvanian double thaler klippe from the 17th century.

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