In Pennsylvania, the sales tax on qualifying coins and currency is generally 0% (exempt). Pennsylvania exempts investment metal bullion and investment coins from sales and use tax.
The details:
- ✅ Exempt (no sales tax):
- Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion where the value is based primarily on metal content
- Legal-tender investment coins (U.S. or foreign) where the market value exceeds face value
- Many collectible coins that meet Pennsylvania's definition of "investment coins"
- ❌ Usually taxable (6% state sales tax + local where applicable):
- Coin supplies (holders, flips, albums, cases, etc.)
- Jewelry or artwork made from coins
- Commemorative medallions (not considered investment coins under the exemption)
Pennsylvania's normal sales tax rate is 6%, with an additional 1% local tax in Allegheny County and 2% local tax in Philadelphia, but qualifying coins and bullion are exempt.
