FAQ

WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING TO BUY GOLD PRODUCTS

Are you tired of asking the same old question... Where should I sell my gold in Toronto? Muzeum offers a different experience than most gold buyers in Canada. We advertise our prices and offer a fair, honest and transparent process.

We Buy Gold
Do you have broken, mismatched or unused gold items sitting around and collecting dust? Well now is the time to get paid out and send yourself on an early vacation! Our experts are on site ready to evaluate and buy gold of all types including: gold rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets, pendants and much more! We are Toronto's best gold buyer and our best price guarantee ensures you will always get the most for your pieces! We buy jewellery, coinage and we even purchase gold bullion !

Designer Brands
As top jewellery buyers - we are always looking for the following brands:

Bvlgari

Buccellati

Cartier

Chopard

David Yurman

Garrard

Graff

Harry Winston

Henri Daussi

John Hardy

Lagos

Marco Bicego

Neil Lane

Piaget

Roberto Coin

Tacori

Tiffany & Co.

Van Cleef & Arpels

We treat every item and every client differently to determine how to maximize the value for your product. In some cases, the items may only be worth the gold value. In other cases, we may be able to source a collector who want to buy items above their precious metal value! We evaluate all items for FREE - that is always something to look for in the best jewellery buyers and gold buyers !

We Buy Gold Bullion in Toronto

Muzeum are trusted buyers of all gold products

Minted items such as bars, coins, rounds

Vintage, hand and cast pours

All conditions

All manufacturers

We Buy Gold Coins

Muzeum will always be in the market to buy gold coins as well.

Canadian Gold Coins such as Centennial, Olympic, & Royal Canadian Mint

American Gold Coins such as Eagles, Liberty Heads, & Pre-1933 Gold Coins

All ancient gold and gold from all over the world including Mexican, Austrian, British and many more!
 

Gold plated and gold filled items

Gold plated items contain a thin layer of gold over a different piece of metal – usually copper, nickel or other metals.

Gold filled items consist of gold fused with a base metal, usually brass or other base metals. Gold filled items are generally thicker and heavier than gold plated items.

We will buy gold items with a marking, however, the value of plated and filled items will be lower than gold items containing a higher karat purity.
 

Unsure whether your items contain precious metals and what these items may be worth? Muzeum encourages our customers to take advantage of our FREE service! Our experts provide the most accurate and fair market value, completely free of charge.

We use various methods when examining precious metal items, which include: 

Inspect the item for any hallmarks

A resourceful method when determining gold purity is to look for hallmarks.

Most precious metal items include hallmarks, which are markings engraved into the item, to help indicate the purity of the metal.

Standard gold markings are 10k Gold - 10K/417 (41.6%)

14k Gold - 14K/585 (58.3%)

18k Gold - 18K/750 (75%)

22k Gold - 22K/917 (91.6%)

Common locations for hallmarks can be found on the inside of a ring or near the clasp of a necklace

In order to clearly see the hallmarks on these items, we recommend using a magnifying glass or a loupe.

Plated/Filled items also have common markings such as GF (Gold Filled), GP (Gold Plated) 

Use a strong magnet

Another simple method to help in determining whether or not your item is gold is by using a magnet.

We recommend using a strong magnet, such as an earth magnet.

Precious metals such as gold should NOT get picked up by the magnet.

When you hold the magnet near your items, if the item is attracted to the magnet then that part is not made of any precious metal.

If the item does not react to the magnet this does not mean that it is gold.

The item can be heavily plated, which is why our experts use x-ray technology to ensure you receive a fair assessment on your items 

Confirm the purity

Once the item is confirmed to be made of precious metals, our next step is determining the purity of the item.

With our X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) machine technology, we are able to determine the exact metal breakdown of your items allowing us to give you a fair market value for your gold items.

The XRF machine is an x-ray that recognizes various metal compositions found within a precious metal item, informing us of the exact purity of the metal.

Following these simple steps allows Muzeum to make sure you get paid what you deserve for your items!

Get your free evaluation today to sell silver & sell gold to a trusted company in Toronto. We are always in the market to buy jewellery and buy gold as well as all other precious metals. With our XRF analyzing machine on site, you can be confident that we buy gold for the value it's actually worth!

WE BUYSILVER PRODUCTS

Items can be coins, sterling tea settings and cutlery, bullion, silver jewellery, old, new, mismatched, scratched, designer name or anything in between!

Silver Jewellery
Do you have broken, mismatched or unused items sitting around and collecting dust? Well now is the time to get paid out and send yourself on an early vacation! Our experts are on site ready to evaluate all types of including: rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets, pendants and much more! Whether broken, intact, old, or new, we are always in the market to buy silver– and our best price guarantee ensures you will always get the most for your pieces!

Silver Bullion

Minted items such as silver bars , coins, rounds.

Vintage, hand and cast pours

All conditions

All manufacturers

Silver Coins

Muzeum will always buy silver coins and buy silver bars (bullion) !

Canadian silver dollars, centennial, Olympic, & Royal Canadian Mint and any coinage dated 1967 and earlier.

American Coinage such as morgan and peace silver dollars, any american coinage dated 1964 and earlier, Eagle coins and more.

All ancient, Mexican, Austrian, British Silver and from other countries as well!

Plated and Filled Items

Unfortunately, we do not purchase plated and filled items.

Unsure whether your items contain precious metals and what these items may be worth? Muzeum and The Great Canadian Roadshow encourages our customers to take advantage of our FREE service! Our experts provide the most accurate and fair market value, completely free of charge.

We use various methods when examining precious metal items, which include: 

Inspect the item for any hallmarks

A resourceful method when determining silver purity is to look for hallmarks.

Most precious metal items include hallmarks, which are markings engraved into the item, to help indicate the purity of the metal.

Standard markings are Sterling (also can be marked as 925, STER, STG, or 92.5%) 800 (80%) or 500 (50%

Common locations can be found on the inside of a ring or near the clasp of a necklace

In order to clearly see the hallmarks on these items, we recommend using a magnifying glass or a loupe.

Use a strong magnet

Another simple method to help in determining whether or not your item is silver is by using a magnet

We recommend using a strong magnet, such as an earth magnet

Precious metals such as gold and silver should NOT get picked up by the magnet.

When you hold the magnet near your items, if the item is attracted to the magnet then that part is not made of any precious metal.

If the item does not react to the magnet this does not mean that it is silver.

The item can be heavily plated, which is why our experts use x-ray technology to ensure you receive a fair assessment on your items.

Confirm the purity

Once the item is confirmed to be made of precious metals, our next step is determining the purity of the item.

With our X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) machine technology, we are able to determine the exact metal breakdown of your items allowing us to give you a fair market value for your gold items.

The XRF machine is an x-ray that recognizes various metal compositions found within a precious metal item, informing us of the exact purity of the metal.

Following these simple steps allows Muzeum to make sure you get paid what you deserve for your items!

Get your free evaluation today and sell silver and gold to Muzeum in Toronto. No matter the condition, we will always buy silver if there are markings or if we can determine the purity through our testing.

We Buy Gold, Silver , Collectible Coinage and More!

Gold and silver coins from Canada, America and all over the world are the most popular items we evaluate and purchase on a daily basis.

With over a decade of experience in the industry, Muzeum and Great Canadian Roadshow built an extensive database filled with collectors from around the world! They are always looking to add coinageto their collection, both gold and silver coins, varying from proof and commemorative to numismatic and gold coinage.

Gold Coinage we look for:

Royal Canadian Mint Gold

American Eagle

American Buffalo

Pre-1933 U.S. Gold

Krugerrand

Royal Mint

Olympic

Centennial

All Gold

Foreign Silver:

Canadian silver coins coins dated 1968 and earlier

American silver coins coins dated 1964 and earlier

American silver coins dated 1968 and earlier (ONLY JFK half dollars)

British silver coins dated 1946 and earlier

All other silver coins from around the world

All silver and gold from around the world

Other Silver Coins:

Numismatic

Commemorative

Mint Sets and Proof

Uncirculated

Numismatic :

Numismatic collectibles tend to carry a value higher than its precious metal content and face value. Many factors are involved when determining whether a coin is numismatic, however, numismatic items commonly have a limited mintage, a specific variation or there may have been an error during the minting process. Our experts have been identifying and grading numismatic items for over a decade – so feel free to take advantage of our free service!

Commemorative:

Commemorative items are issued to honor and celebrate historical events or issues throughout our past. These coins are mass produced with the intention of regular circulation and are not classified as numismatic. There are many commemorative coins that contain precious metal content within them, increasing their value.

Proof:

Proof items were fashioned as distinct early samples of issued coinage throughout history in order to assist with checking dies and for extensive archival use. Today, proof items consist of coinage minted in large numbers with the intention of being sold to collectors or numismatists. Nearly all countries have issued proof coinage. Majority of these precious metal items are worth their value in gold or silver coins – however there are some cases in which they can be worth more.

Uncirculated:

These items generally follow one of these classifications:

Released to the public but not intended for circulation. These coins have not been handled by human hands.     

Graded by a reputable company with a grade of Mint State (MS) 60+    

Uncirculated coinage are struck with specific adjustments during the minting process, which results in a more satin-like finish

All uncirculated coins are available for purchase from mints or dealers. Again, these items have never been handled by human hands.

Is your piece authentic?

There are many methods that can be used when determining whether or not your coin is authentic. The simplest approach is to verify the weight, diameter and metal content of the coin. Generally, when coins are manufactured by Mints such as Royal Canadian Mint, US Mint, or Royal Mint the weight, diameter and metal used are precise and consistent.

Counterfeit items will usually not be consistent with one of the three factors regarding the coins weight, diameter and/or metal content. It is difficult to match the exact quality of the coin based on the sophisticated and precise mintage qualities that originate from government issued mints.

Our trained experts at Muzeum and the Great Canadian Roadshow have acquired the skills needed when determining whether a coin is authentic or counterfeit. Leave the verifying and testing to us!

Are you wondering what your gold, silver coins or platinum coinage are worth? Leave it to the experts and get your FREE Evaluation today!

View our live buying prices for silver coins !

Bullion is defined as investment grade precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum. Bars (or ingots & wafers) and coinage are weighed by Troy Ounces or Grams and comes in various forms – including coins, rounds, bars. In Canada, investment grade gold must have of a purity of 99.5% or more and silver must have a purity of 99.9% or more to be considered bullion. Bullion is commonly purchased for investment purposes and are therefore tax exempt.

Coins

Coins are minted by government entities, which also features a legal tender value added to it. While the value of the precious metal should always be higher than the face value of the coin, these pieces individual value have premium costs as the designs are much more detailed.

Popular coins that we purchase include, but are not limited to:

Canadian Maple Leaf from the Royal Canadian Mint

Eagle from the United States Mint

Libertad from the Mexican Mint

Krugerrand from the South African Mint

Kangaroo from the Australian Mint

Philharmonic from the Austrian Mint

Britannia from the Royal Mint

Bars / Ingots / Wafers & Rounds

Our rates for bullion bars, ingots, wafers and rounds are primarily based on the market value for gold, silver or platinum – and their respective weight and manufacturer.

Bars and rounds do not have a legal tender attributed to them and are generally sold at a lower premium than a coin.

Muzeum guarantees the highest payout for your bullion products – and our best price guarantee means we will always beat any competitors quote!

We are always looking to buy silver and buy gold from the following brands:

Australian Mint

Asahi Mint Gold and Silver Bars

Credit Suisse Gold and Silver Bars

Engelhard Gold and Silver Bars

Istanbul Gold and Silver Bars

Johnson Matthey Gold and Silver Bars

Pamp Suisse Gold and Silver Bars

Perth Mint Bars

Republic Metals Silver Bars

Royal Canadian Mint

Sunshine Mint

Valcambi Mint

And All Private Minted Silver Bars! 

Following these simple steps allows Muzeum and the Great Canadian Roadshow to make sure you get paid what you deserve for your items!Get your FREE evaluation today!

Muzeum is always looking to buy paper money, bank notes, and other types of paper currency on behalf of our collectors.

We look for the following banknotes:

Bank of Canada
Bank of Montreal
Bank of Nova Scotia
Bank of Toronto
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Dominion of Canada
Imperial Bank of Canada
Molson Bank of Canada
The Royal Bank
Union Bank of Canada
United States Silver Certificates
United States Federal Reserve Notes
United States Demand Notes
World notes dated from 1950 and earlier 

What is my paper money worth?

The value of paper money is dependent on 3 main factors:

The overall amount of bills printed (The less printed, the higher its potential value)

The prefix and serial number (e.g. sequential, radar, or low serial numbers)

The variation of bills depending on portrait, errors and signatures.

Are you wondering what your paper money is worth? Leave it to the experts and get your Free Evaluation today!

The amount we pay for gold, silver and platinum are determined by 4 main factors, including:
Current Market Prices
Weight
Purity
Rare or Collectible Pieces

No more guessing! View our live prices here and see what we buy gold and what we buy silver for!

Current Market Prices

Muzeum determines the market value of gold, silver and platinum using Kitco’s current live market prices.

To ensure we offer competitive and accurate rates, our internal program continuously monitors market value and updates prices by the minute so that we can offer the best price guaranteed.

Weight & Purity

When determining market value for gold, silver, and platinum we take into consideration variables such as weight and purity. Higher levels of purity, as well as, larger weights within any lot can increase its potential value.

Purity: Gold, silver and platinum items that contain a higher level of purity, based on karat, will receive higher payments than those of a lower purity.

For example, gold is often mixed with other metal alloys such a copper, zinc, and even silver. This lowers the purity of the gold and simultaneously lowers the value of the item.

Common Gold Purities Are:
24k : 99,9+% Pure
22k : 91,6%
20k : 83.3%
18k : 75.0%
14k : 58.0%
12k : 50.0%
10k : 41.6%
9k : 37.5%
8k : 33.3%

Common Silver Purities Are:
Pure: 99.0+% Pure
Sterling: 92.5%
American Coin: 90%
Canadian Coin: 80%
Mexican: 80%

0,500 or 50% Silver

Common Platinum Purities Are:
999: 99.9% Pure
950: 95.0%
900: 90.0%

750: 75.0%

Rare or Collectible Pieces

Great Canadian Roadshow employs a team of trained experts who provide evaluations at no additional cost in order to assist you with determining a fair market value. Manufacturers around the world use markings, engravings and specific stamps to identify the piece they crafted. These markings can wear off over time, or in some cases, even be replicated, which makes it difficult to determine the level of purity and a fair value. Our staff are fully trained with industry standard tools, such as the X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzer and other various spectrometers, which help determine the purity of our lots.

Item-specific characteristics may potentially increase the value of your gold, silver or platinum piece. These specific characteristics such as diamonds and brand name companies are taken into consideration when determining if your piece has a greater value rather than its raw metal value.

If you are looking for the top gold store to sell your gold coins, sell silver bullion, or just the best place for selling gold in Canada - Muzeum is the store for you! Sell silver coins and sell gold for cash at Toronto's trusted purchaser of all precious metals.