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A ranking of 10 numismatic shops in Mexico City based on verified Google reviews, with addresses, ratings, and what each one is good for if you plan to buy, sell, or get coins appraised.
If you inherited Mexican coins or you are traveling through Mexico City and want to buy, sell, or price them, this is where to go. Mexico City holds the largest concentration of coin shops in the country. The Calle de Palma, a pedestrian street in the historic center, is essentially a coin corridor: shops packed side by side, windows full of gold Centenarios, silver Onzas Libertad, and Banco de México banknotes. Outside downtown there are strong options too, in Coyoacán, Polanco, and Álvaro Obregón.
This ranking is not our opinion. We built it on one objective measure: number of verified Google Maps reviews, ordered from most to least. A shop with 2,000 reviews has a public track record; a shop with 5 might be new or niche. We are not crowning "the best coin" or "the best price," we are measuring how visible and reviewed each place is. For pricing and service, the Google reviews already did the work of reading 200 opinions for you.
All of this data comes from the public Pesoteca directory, which syncs with Google Maps. The reviews come from the general public, not professional collectors. Read them with that filter in mind.
Quick answer: where to go for what
| Shop | Rating | Reviews | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Numismático Nacional | 4.6 | 2,391 | Centro Histórico | Learning the context (museum, not a store) |
| Monedas y Medallas de Palma | 4.2 | 617 | Centro Histórico | Widest commercial inventory |
| Numismática Carranza | 3.9 | 342 | Centro Histórico | Historic and commemorative coins |
| Casa Clio | 4.3 | 240 | Coyoacán | Boutique service in the south |
| Casa de Moneda de México | 3.4 | 202 | Reforma | Official Banxico issues in blister packs |
| Casa Nacional Numismática | 4.4 | 128 | Álvaro Obregón | Multi-branch buy and sell |
| GodyJavsa Metales Preciosos | 4.9 | 114 | Centro Joyero | Precious metals, best service rating |
| Monedas y billetes compra venta | 3.9 | 70 | Centro Histórico | Selling an inherited collection |
| Compra Venta de Monedas México | 3.8 | 60 | Centro Histórico | Small shop, comparison shopping |
| La Casa del Coleccionista | 4.1 | 54 | Coyoacán | General collectibles in the south |
1. Museo Numismático Nacional
4.6 stars, 2,391 Google reviews, Cuauhtémoc, Centro Histórico
First place by a wide margin. Over two thousand reviews and a 4.6 rating. This is not a store in the strict sense: it is the national numismatic museum housed inside the old Archbishop's Palace, run by Mexico's finance ministry. It is on this list because every serious Mexican collector passes through at least once. There is a permanent exhibition running from pre-Hispanic pieces to modern issues, a specialized library, and events. If you are starting out, this is the first stop to understand the historical context before you go hunting for pieces. Free admission.
Address: C. República de Bolivia 40, Centro Histórico, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 CDMX.
2. Monedas y Medallas de Palma (Numismática)
4.2 stars, 617 Google reviews, Cuauhtémoc, Centro Histórico
The main commercial reference downtown. With 617 reviews, it is the physical shop with the longest public track record in the country. It sits on Calle de Palma, the coin corridor of the historic center, next to half a dozen direct competitors. It handles modern and antique Mexican coins, medals, silver, and gold. If you want an Onza Libertad (the one-ounce silver bullion coin) or a bimetallic commemorative, this is the first place to check. Reviews mention deep inventory and service that varies depending on which staffer you get.
Address: C. de la Palma 25, Local B y C, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 CDMX.
3. Numismática Carranza
3.9 stars, 342 Google reviews, Cuauhtémoc, Centro Histórico
A few blocks from Palma, on Isabel La Católica. 342 reviews and a 3.9 rating (lower than Palma but still a high volume of opinions). This shop specializes in Mexican coins with an emphasis on historic and commemorative pieces. Reviews praise the catalog and are mixed on pricing. As with almost everything downtown, it pays to compare against another shop before closing a purchase. A rating below 4.0 is not a sign of a bad shop in this business, it is a sign that many buyers expected lower prices.
Address: Isabel La Católica 16, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 CDMX.
4. Casa Clio
4.3 stars, 240 Google reviews, Coyoacán
Outside downtown. Casa Clio is on Avenida Melchor Ocampo in Coyoacán, and it has a more boutique feel than the Palma corridor shops. 240 reviews and a 4.3 rating suggest a repeat clientele. Good for collectors in the south of the city who would rather not go downtown, and for anyone looking for more personal service. It carries Mexican coins, banknotes, and international pieces.
Address: Av Melchor Ocampo 337, Monte de Piedad, Coyoacán, 04310 CDMX.
5. Casa de Moneda de México
3.4 stars, 202 Google reviews, Cuauhtémoc, Reforma
The official Mexican mint. This is where circulating and commemorative coins are struck (the "Mo" mint mark you see on the obverse comes from here). It has a store on Reforma where you can buy issues directly from Banxico, the central bank: blister packs, sets, and freshly issued commemoratives. The low Google rating is mostly explained by people confusing it with a museum open to the general public (it is not) or complaining about the buying process. For serious collectors, it remains the most reliable source of official blister-packed pieces.
Address: Av. Paseo de la Reforma 295, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 CDMX.
6. Casa Nacional Numismática (Álvaro Obregón)
4.4 stars, 128 Google reviews, Álvaro Obregón, Águilas
A chain with several branches across Mexico City. This is the main location, in Álvaro Obregón, with 128 reviews and a 4.4 rating. There is also a Lomas de Chapultepec branch and a Coyoacán branch. They carry a broad inventory of Mexican coins and offer buy and sell services. The fact that it operates as a chain with multiple locations points to a professional operation rather than a street stall.
Address: Gutiérrez Zamora 33-int 24, Águilas, Álvaro Obregón, 01750 CDMX.
7. GodyJavsa Metales Preciosos
4.9 stars, 114 Google reviews, Cuauhtémoc, Centro Joyero
The best rating in the top 10. A 4.9 across 114 reviews is no accident: clearly satisfied customers. It is inside the Centro Joyero de Palma, specialized in precious metals (gold, silver) and coins. If you plan to sell a collection with gold pieces, or want to buy physical Onzas Libertad, this is a name people cite. A rating this high in an area where 3.9 to 4.2 is the norm is the strongest service-quality signal in the ranking.
Address: Centro Joyero, C. de la Palma 5, Local 9, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 CDMX.
8. Monedas y billetes compra venta
3.9 stars, 70 Google reviews, Cuauhtémoc, Centro Histórico
On Francisco I. Madero, the pedestrian street downtown. 70 reviews and a 3.9 rating. As the name suggests ("buy and sell coins and banknotes"), they work both sides of the market: they buy collections and sell pieces. For someone who inherited coins and does not know what to do next, a shop that buys is relevant. The sub-4 rating comes mostly from price expectations (the buyer always pays below catalog value, that is the business).
Address: Av Francisco I. Madero 39, Local 12, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 CDMX.
9. Compra Venta de Monedas México
3.8 stars, 60 Google reviews, Cuauhtémoc, Centro Histórico
Another one on Calle de Palma. 60 reviews, 3.8 rating. A small operation on the ground floor of unit 6 on Palma. The golden rule of downtown applies here: compare against at least two sellers before closing a purchase. Prices on the Palma corridor vary quite a bit for the same piece, and the difference comes out of your pocket if you do not ask around.
Address: C. de la Palma 6, Local Planta Baja, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 CDMX.
10. La Casa del Coleccionista
4.1 stars, 54 Google reviews, Coyoacán, Santa Catarina
Closing the ranking with a presence outside downtown. On Francisco Sosa in Coyoacán, one of the busiest collector streets in the south. 54 reviews and a 4.1 rating. It carries coins, banknotes, and collectibles in general. For residents of the south who would rather not make the full trip to the historic center, it is the convenient option.
Address: Av. Francisco Sosa 1, Santa Catarina, Coyoacán, 04100 CDMX.
Before you sell: get a second quote
A rating tells you about service, not about the price you will get. Every dealer buys below catalog value; that is how they make money. If you inherited a collection, quote it with at least two buyers before you sell. For gold pieces (Centenario, Azteca, Hidalgo, Onza Libertad), the value has a floor at melt, so know the weight and fineness before you walk in. Precious-metals specialists like GodyJavsa and the buy-sell shops downtown are the relevant stops. Avoid selling through social media without a guarantee.
If your piece is not here
Ten shops do not exhaust what Mexico City offers. There are small stores with no Google presence, private collectors who sell in Facebook groups, and auctions. If you cannot find what you want in this top 10, browse the full shop directory or filter by borough: Coyoacán, Cuauhtémoc, Miguel Hidalgo. For specific pieces (an Onza Libertad or the 20-peso Bicentenario), check current prices before you visit a physical store so you are not caught off guard.
If you have had an experience, good or bad, with any of these ten, tell us in the forum. That kind of information is worth more than any Google rating: the data point from last week, not the five-year average.
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