About Us
Franklin Coin Shop has a long and rich history of serving Indiana and the surrounding areas since 1974 in the historic downtown of Franklin. Officially founded in 1974 during the burgeoning days of coin collecting, the shop transitioned ownership to Tom Morrison in 1988. Under Tom’s stewardship, the shop flourished, earning a reputation for trust and consistency in the numismatic community. After decades of success, Tom retired in 2022, passing the shop to its newest owner, Sid Shock.
Sid, a dynamic newcomer to the coin business, began his journey on the collector side, specializing in large-size silver certificates and Morgan/Peace Dollars. Over the years, his passion for collecting evolved into a small online business on platforms like eBay and social media. During the pandemic, as many people turned to new hobbies such as collecting and investing in gold and silver, Sid’s business rapidly expanded, building a trusted name in the online community.
As his business grew, Sid began exploring opportunities to establish a brick-and-mortar coin shop in the greater Indianapolis area. He had received several offers from local coin dealers to take over their businesses. Ultimately, Tom Morrison contacted Sid, offering him the chance to take over Franklin Coin Shop. Recognizing the shop’s stellar reputation for fairness, honesty, and exceptional customer service, Sid seized the opportunity.
Recently, Franklin Coin Shop celebrated its 50th anniversary, a milestone that reflects its enduring legacy and commitment to serving the community. With a bright future, the shop looks forward to many more years of milestones and success under Sid’s leadership.
Our team has decades of experience in the precious metals profession. We take what we do very seriously and that translates into accurate, fair pricing for you.
The Franklin Coin shops are a secure place where you can feel safe and ease while buying or selling all types of metals.
Buying gold online from a faceless company can be a scary process. Franklin Coin has a dedicated staff of real people ready to help you with your transaction.
We always price our bullion and coins at the best prices possible for our customers.
Rather than have someone in a seedy place guess the value of your scrap metal, trust our superior X-ray fluorescence analysis system.
Feeling good about your transaction and becoming a long-term customer is our goal.
Are you looking to buy, sell, or get an appraisal on sports or Pokémon cards? Our in-house expert, Shawn Gilliland, has been collecting since 1969 and selling at shows since 1984. With over 40 years of experience, Shawn specializes in everything from vintage baseball cards to modern Pokémon packs. Become a trusted name in the greater Indianapolis area.