Although most everyday objects from the past have all but disappeared or are stuck behind glass in a museum, there is an accessible link to history: money.  Surviving war, sickness, and natural disaster; before and during the creation of governments and societies, there is but one medium that combines art, craftsmanship and history to tell the story of human civilization: money.  No other remnants of prior generations are as widely available to study and learn about the culture they served as money. These truths hold a rewarding and educational experience and have proven that the study of coins, called numismatics, has developed into the hobby of collecting money.  Moreover, numismatics has become a savvy investment for discriminating collectors, who see a large return on investment in addition to their meaningful hobby.

Kagin's, the oldest family owned numismatic firm in the nation, specializes in building collections for those hobbyists: discerning collectors who are passionate about numismatics, but who are also savvy investors and want to take their investment portfolio to the next level.

Our industry reputation precedes us with a focus on numismatic education and personalized attention to each client; we have spent generations building a reputation based on customized collection building.

Numismatics is not just our passion but a way of life. As founder and numismatic luminary A.M. Kagin summed up the company's sentiments:

"Whether you follow numismatics as a profession is not important; what is essential is how you perceive life based on numismatics."   - Art Kagin

Our team is excited about the beauty and history of each piece; each is studied and researched, pushing past general knowledge, finding associations with complementary pieces. Our clients entire collection is considered an artifact AND an investment, which is our prevailing theme when building a collection. With passion, expertise and reputation, the Kagin's team offers you a partner in numismatics who has access to the finest, rarest, and most historically profound material. 

In choosing Kagin's to be your numismatic partner, you can expect to build a collection that not only is a beautiful piece of history, but one that tells a fine story and will continue to build value and gain a high return on your investment.

Welcome to Kagins.com, the first portal into our flourishing world of numismatics. We hope you enjoy your visit. To learn more about our team, click on the "About Our Staff" link on the menu to the left. For a complete history on Kagin's, click on "Kagin's History" link located in the same menu. And to check out our inventory and learn more about the wonderful pieces we offer, click on the "Inventory" link.  Finally, we would not be Kagin's, and carry the reputation we have without our commitment to telling the story of each piece. We have posted several articles and our weekly contributions to Coin World in the "Articles" Link and "Kagin's Korner Archives", respectively.

Thank you for visiting our web site, and we look forward to hearing from you!

 

KAGIN'S will be at the S.F. OLD MINT SHOW
Nov. 6th & 7th 2009
Inside the Old San Francisco Mint
at 5th & Jessie Streets