The value of a coin is determined by a combination of expert assessment and current market analysis. Our numismatists carefully examine each object for rarity, quality, historical context and collective importance. Feel free to visit us or submit clear photos for an initial review. During a visit, we take the time to explain your collection and discuss which pieces may be special or valuable.
Selling coinsWith direct sales, you sell quickly and discreetly at the current market value.
The value of a currency depends on several factors. Our specialists combine all these elements to arrive at a realistic and competitive valuation. Key factors include:
For direct sales, you will usually receive payment within a few business days.
Yes. Schulman b.v. buys and auctions both loose coins and complete collections.
The value depends on both the metal price and the collection value. For many investment coins, the gold or silver price is leading. Collectible value plays a greater role in rarer or historic pieces. Our appraisers always explain to you whether a coin is primarily precious metal in value or whether it has a higher numismatic value.
Our recognized numismatists assess your coins on rarity, quality, origin and market demand.
An initial valuation is free and non-binding.
The value is determined by:
We buy and auction antique, provincial, modern, foreign and precious metal coins, as well as special variants, samples and commemorative coins.
Yes, Schulman b.v. specializes in medals, awards and paper money. Each object is assessed by a specialist
Yes, damaged coins can also have collectible or precious metal value. Our experts assess each piece objectively and advise on sales opportunities.
Yes. We have customers worldwide and regularly offer international currencies. From Roman denarii to American, Asian and colonial issues.
Yes. These categories are also assessed and sold by our specialists.
We guarantee the authenticity of all coins we sell. Each coin is carefully checked beforehand by our own specialists, who have years of experience in recognizing original, manipulated and counterfeit pieces.
Schulman b.v. is affiliated with the IAPN (International Association of Professional Numismatists) and at the NVMH (Dutch Association of Coin Dealers). These organizations commit members to high professional standards, expert assessment, and full transparency.
Our affiliation with these associations offers you extra certainty that you are doing business with a recognized and reliable party in the international numismatic market.
No. The online auction has been developed to be able to act quickly and to still include late entries. All lots are treated with the same care, expertise and quality controls as at our classic hall auctions. Due to lower costs, lower-valued lots can also be listed separately, but high-quality items are also regularly auctioned online.
Schulman organises several auctions per year, often at the Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam-Amstel and via our online platform. The current agenda can be found on our website.
We work with a transparent commission rate on the sales price. Inclusion in the catalogue is free of charge for selected lots and there are no hidden costs.
With a personal account, you can bid live via our website. Registration takes one to two business days and requires a credit card for verification. The card is not charged.
You can still submit your bids in writing, by phone or email, just like in a classic auction.
A credit card is used to verify your identity. This prevents fake accounts and provides safety for both submitters and buyers. The card is not charged and is only used for verification.
Live bidding via the online platform requires credit card verification. However, without a credit card, you can bid in advance in writing, by phone or email.
Yes. You can also bid live via a computer, laptop or tablet via auctions.schulman.nl
Yes. Our auctions are also offered via Sixbid and Numisbids, so that international collectors can easily bid.
Yes, your coins are fully insured from the time of return to final sale or return.
When sold via the auction, this takes approximately eight weeks after the auction ends. This gives us sufficient time to process all buyers' payments and to carefully complete the administrative process.
Our office is located at Jan Luijkenstraat 94, 1071 CV Amsterdam, in the museum district. We would be happy to welcome you by appointment.
We are open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The office is closed during auction days.
Schulman b.v. has been around since 1880 and has more than 145 years of experience in numismatics. We are among the most experienced parties in the field.
Our office is located in Amsterdam, in the Museum Quarter. This is within walking distance of various museums and is easily accessible by public transport.
You can reach us by phone +31 (0) 20 320 9101 or email us at info@schulman.nl. You can also fill out the contact form at www.schulman.nl/contact.
Yes, we would be happy to receive you for a personal interview or valuation. Simply schedule an appointment via our website or by phone at our office.
Simply bid via our own auction app.
