Crystal Coin & Collectibles is a rare coin and collectibles store located 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis in Crystal, MN. Established in 1988, the business is one of the oldest coin shops in Minnesota. The founder, Mike Carter, recently retired, and his son Mike Jr., who has been involved with the business his whole life, now runs the store.
Customers praise the store's amazing collection of fountain pens, both modern and vintage, as well as its wide variety of coins, bullion, and other collectibles. The staff is described as knowledgeable, friendly, and professional, providing excellent customer service and educating customers on their purchases. The store's convenient location with ample parking makes it an enjoyable place to browse and shop for rare and unique items.
Very knowledgeable, very professional and responsible. Wide collection of unique coins and pens
March 2026
Nice guy, very helpful, great stuff at very fair prices.
February 2026
Cool store. Smaller collection but some nice silver rounds and very cool pens and other collectibles. He took the time to chat with me and explain some things including the frenzy in the metals markets. Very low premiums over spot as well. I’ll be back. Thanks!
