Store Histroy

The Alhambra Coin center was founded in 1974 by brothers Malcolm and Jay Varner, both of whom are recognized experts in rare coins and numismatics, as well as members of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) and the American Numismatic Association (ANA). Based out of the Los Angeles suburb of Alhambra, the Alhambra Coin Center has grown over the course of its 35 years to be one of the biggest and busiest coin dealerships in California, not only retailing to the public but wholesaling to other coin companies and numismatists across the country.

Growing beyond it's roots, the Alhambra Coin Center has evolved into a center not only for numismatics, coins, and bullion, but also for antiques, jewelry, diamonds, antique pocket watches and more. Now a central hub for the public and dealers alike for the buying and selling of collectibles of all descriptions, the Alhambra Coin Center is flourishing. Our tremendous growth is a direct result of our commitment to professionalism, to ethics, and to serving each and every customer to the highest of our abilities.