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Mid American Rare Coin Gallery - America's Gold Specialist

Welcome to Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries, Inc. America's rare coin resource for over 30 years. Mid-American offers the finest quality coins and coin appraisals with the utmost in expertise and experience. Our president, Jeff Garrett has handled nearly every United States issue and his knowledge of rare coins is considered among the best in the industry. Mid-American offers free appraisals to prospective sellers of rare gold coins. Whether you are looking to sell a valuable coin collection or trying to locate that rare coin you have been looking for at the best possible price, let our company work for you. If you have any questions, please call us toll free at 1-877-836-0833 or contact Jeff via email: jeff@rarecoingallery.com.

Serving Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati and the nation for over 30 years!

New coins- Inventory updated every Thursday and Friday

Mid-American Needs Your Coins

Selling your rare coins can be a very difficult decision. Auctions can take months and many coins or collections need special attention and research that only Mid-American can offer. The rare coin market is the hottest in decades. Click here for more information or call 859-276-1551 now!     more

Jeff Garrett maintains two shops to serve you better:

Map Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries is located in Lexington, Kentucky. We have been in the same location for over 20 years. Our state of the art facilities are available for visit by appointment Monday thru Friday. We have one of the largest numismatic libraries in the business and short term loans are possible for interested parties.

Map Our sister company, Sarasota Rare Coin Gallery is located in the beautiful city of Sarasota, Florida. We maintain what is considered by many to be the finest coin shop in the United States. The store is open for business Monday thru Saturday. If you are ever in Florida, please make a trip to our beautiful showroom. We carry the largest selection of Rare Coins in the state. Sarasota Rare Coin Gallery also buys and sells bullion gold and silver. Call for a free quote today!


Rare Coins and Currency

Online Introduction to Collecting Rare Coins

The world of collecting rare coins is very exciting. Mid-American has created an introduction to coin collecting that both beginners and seasoned collectors will find useful.     more


Jeff Garrett featured in November's Numismatic News

Jeff Garrett numismatic wisdom was showcased in the November 20th, 2009 edition of the Numismatic News, as part of State of the Numismatic Industry 2009 feature. He candidly answered ten questions of import to followers of the hobby, and you can read his answers here.


Jeff Garrett speaks at Smithsonian "Stories on Money" exhibition opening

Garrett at the Smithsonian Institution's Stories on Money opening ceremonyCoins from the national Numismatic Collection are on display again at the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of American History. The exhibition, which opened for public display June 12, is the first for the coins at the museum since shuttering in 2005 for extensive renovations.

A reception for numismatic luminaries, Smithsonian staff and others involved bringing the exhibition together, during which the display was previewed, was held the evening of June 10.

Remarks on the opportunity for numismatics that the opening of the exhibit offers were delivered June 10 by Jeff Garrett, owner of Mid-American Rare Coin Gallery in Lexington, Kentucky. Garrett is a numismatic researcher and author who has been a driving force behind researching and publicizing the treasures among the 1.6 million items the National Numismatic Collection contains and seeking additional financial resources for the collection's support.

Read the press release for this event at NGC's site

View additional pictures of Garrett at the Smithsonian

Excerpted from: Coinworld, vol. 50, Issue 2568


Jeff Garrett wins seat on ANA Board of Governors

Jeff Garrett has won a seat on the board of governors of the American Numismatic Association.  The ANA serves over 32,000 members and it is considered the most important numismatic organization in the United States.  The ANA is dedicated to encouraging people to study and collect money and related items.  The ANA offers a vast array of educationl and outreach programs.  Numismatic education is the foundation of Mid-American's philosophy and Jeff looks forward to being a part of forming the ANA's direction for the next two years.


Jeff Garrett at Summer 2008 PNG Share the Knowledge Seminars

PNG Immediate Past President Jeff Garrett of Lexington, Kentucky presented a program about United States Gold Coins and The Smithsonian Collection” at Noon on Friday, June 6, in room 303 of the Baltimore Convention Center.

“While doing research for the book, Encyclopedia of United States Gold Coins, I had the opportunity to study one of the greatest collections of gold coins ever assembled. During my seminar I’ll discuss the history of the collection, the museum and many of the incredible highlights that make the National Numismatic Collection one of the finest in the world,” said Garrett.

Source: pngdealers.com


Books by Jeff Garrett


Premium Digital Numismatic Photography Services

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Premium Digital Numismatic Photography Services are available from Tom Mulvaney. Tom has been photographing coins for over three decades. During that time, he has photographed hundreds of auction catalogues for some of the largest numismatic firms in the United States. His work has also appeared in nearly 100 numismatic books and recently has provided the photography for the numismatic exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Tom is a "regular" every summer at the American Numismatic Association's Summer Conference in Colorado Springs where he has taught dozens of people the fine art of numismatic photography.

If you have need of specialized numismatic photography services, please contact Tom to discuss your specific needs. He has a gallery website and his contact info is here.


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