The New Era of Coin Collecting Is Live
Coin collecting has long been celebrated for its rich history, rarity, and vibrant community. But now, it's also about access, energy, and real-time connection. Whatnot is bringing this timeless hobby into the digital age, where collectors, dealers, and everyday enthusiasts come together live to buy, sell, and celebrate coins.
From world coins to rare proofs and pre-33 gold, the Coins & Money category has evolved into one of Whatnot’s most dynamic and fastest-growing spaces. And it's just getting started.
Growth You Can See—and Bid On
Live coin shows on Whatnot aren’t just changing how collectors engage—they’re changing the scale of the category.
In the U.S., monthly sales in Coins & Money grew 167% from July 2024 to July 2025, and monthly orders were up 191% in July 2025 alone
The coin buyer base is growing - and saw double the growth from July 2024 to July 2025
In the last 12 months, over 60 U.S. coin sellers each made over $1M in sales
Globally, coins are gaining momentum:
UK sales grew 500% since launch in November 2024
Germany saw 1,340% growth since launching in April 2025
This isn’t just a wave – it’s a movement.
Sellers Are Turning Coin Shows into Experiences
What’s behind all this growth? A community of sellers who are doing more than listing products – they’re creating interactive, immersive, and entertaining live shows that bring buyers right into the action.
Take Traderbea, for example. Earlier this month, he bought out an entire coin shop that was going out of business – and hosted a 53-hour livestream, generating nearly $800K in sales across 9,300 orders. It wasn’t just a sale – it was an event.
Then there’s the gold nugget boom, with seller motherlodegold going live directly from gold mines, showing viewers the sourcing process in real time and offering rare specimens straight from the source.
Motherlodegold has brought over 120,000 viewers along for the ride since May, providing unparalleled access to premium specimens
Goldsal has a long-standing YouTube channel dedicated to gold education, joined Whatnot in May this year and has already seen over 100,000 viewers total across his shows and sold over 5,000 orders
Sluiceboy made the leap from Amazon to Whatnot, generating $500K+ in sales – and has been able to source raw gold nuggets from small family operation gold miners all over the world
These aren’t just sellers – they’re showrunners, building audiences and redefining what live commerce can look like for the coin world.
Don’t Miss the Whatnot Coin Show — Aug 29–31
To celebrate the explosive growth and innovation of the coin community, we’re launching the first-ever Whatnot Coin Show, bringing together top sellers and buyers across the U.S., UK, and Germany.
This will be the largest digital coin event to date, offering:
Global programming, featuring rare finds and major names across multiple regions
Special access pricing, including 1,000 Valcambi 1g gold bars at $99 – the lowest price on the market (~$40 under market value and ~$8 below melt)
Timed drops and curated shows showcasing everything from pre-33 gold to historic proof sets to never-before-seen private collections
Just a few of the standout shows:
WitterCoin: Hosting a California history-themed show, including a $1.8M proof set
Coinhub: Featuring a live signing with coin top expert and writer Jeff Garrett, including ancient coins from his private collection
Nvcoin: Spotlighting a premium selection of graded pre-33 graded gold, some of the rarest and most sought-after pieces
Edcplug: Showcasing a selection of rare coins valued at $50K+, bringing buyers a curated selection of high-end inventory
arajo_rarities: Bringing out rare and historic coins, including a complete O-Mint Morgan set and an 1840-P $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle -- one of just 80 estimated to survive in any grades
Whatnot Coin Show is happening this weekend, and we hope to see you there!
Mark your calendars: August 29–31
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