In Missouri, the sales tax treatment of coins and currency depends on what type of item is being sold:
✅ Sales tax exempt
Bullion and investment coins are exempt from Missouri sales tax. This includes:
- Gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bullion (minimum 90% purity)
- Investment coins made of precious metals where the market value is above face value (such as American Gold Eagles, Silver Eagles, gold/silver rounds that qualify, etc.)
Sales tax due: 0% on qualifying bullion and investment coins.
⚠️ Usually taxable
Collectible numismatic items that do not qualify as bullion or investment coins may be subject to Missouri sales tax, including:
- Common-date collectible coins
- Tokens
- Medals
- Paper currency (depending on classification)
- Coins sold primarily for collector value rather than precious-metal/investment value
Missouri's exemption is specifically for "bullion and investment coins," not all numismatic material.
