12 miles · about 18 minutes from Belleville
Sell Buffalo & War Nickels in Belleville, MI — Top Cash Paid at Westland Exchange
Buffalo nickels (1913–1938) are a collector favorite, and the 1942–1945 'war nickels' are the odd ones out in American coinage — 35% silver, made when nickel went to the war effort. Most people cash war nickels as face value without realizing they're silver.
Belleville sits about 12 miles from our counter — roughly 18 minutes door to door. Take I-275 north to Ford Rd, east to Wayne Rd, north to Warren Ave. If you are starting near Belleville Lake and Yankee Air Museum, it is a straight, easy run with no downtown traffic to fight.
Belleville and Van Buren Township are an easy I-275 drive. We're the closest large pawn shop for lake-area residents.
Selling buffalo & war nickels here rather than shipping it away means you see the scale, you see the test, and you leave with cash in hand instead of waiting on a mailed check from an out-of-state refiner. Belleville customers do this every week, and most of them tell us the drive was shorter than they expected.
We are open monday – friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Bring a valid photo ID — Michigan law requires it for any pawn or purchase — along with the buffalo & war nickels itself, and the whole visit usually takes a few minutes.
Today's silver payouts for Belleville sellers
What we're paying today
- 90% silver coinCall for today's price
- Sterling silver (.925)Call for today's price
- Fine silver (.999)Call for today's price
Prices update daily. Final offer confirmed in store after testing and weighing.
What we look at when buying buffalo & war nickels
- 1War nickels (1942–45, large mint mark over Monticello) at 35% silver
- 2Buffalo key dates: 1913-S Type 2, 1921-S, 1926-S, and the 1937-D three-legged variety
- 3Readable dates — many Buffalos are worn smooth and worth little
- 4Grade and original surfaces
Typical weights and sizes
A roll of 40 war nickels holds roughly 1.4 troy ounces of silver. A 1937-D three-legged Buffalo is worth hundreds to thousands depending on grade.
Where to look for the marks
War nickels carry a large P, D or S above the Monticello dome on the reverse — the only US coins to use a large 'P' mint mark at the time.
What to bring from Belleville
Bring these and the whole visit takes a few minutes.
- Valid state ID
- All coins, including partial rolls and loose silver
- Any certification slabs, albums or inventory lists
Sell vs. pawn your buffalo & war nickels
Coin collections are often pawned rather than sold — you get the liquidity without breaking up a set you spent years building.
Need the buffalo & war nickels back? A pawn loan keeps it safe in our vault while you use the cash — no credit check and nothing reported to any bureau.
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Directions from Belleville
Take I-275 north to Ford Rd, east to Wayne Rd, north to Warren Ave.
Landmarks near your route: Belleville Lake · Yankee Air Museum · National Strawberry Festival. We're at 27842 W. Warren Ave, Westland, MI 48185, with free parking at the door.
- Monday – Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- SundayClosed
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FAQ
Selling buffalo & war nickels in Belleville — answered.
How do I spot a silver war nickel?+
Look for a large mint mark letter above the dome of Monticello on the back, on coins dated 1942 through 1945. That large letter means 35% silver.
My Buffalo nickels have no visible date. Are they worth anything?+
Dateless Buffalos have minimal collector value, but we still buy them in bulk. Bring them along with the rest.
What's the three-legged Buffalo nickel?+
A 1937-D variety where a die polishing error removed one of the buffalo's front legs. It's a genuine rarity and also commonly faked, so we authenticate before quoting.
Is there a place to sell buffalo & war nickels in Belleville?+
Westland Exchange is the closest full-service buyer to Belleville — about 18 minutes away at 27842 W. Warren Ave, Westland. Bring your buffalo & war nickels and a valid photo ID and we'll appraise it for free and pay cash on the spot.
How far is Westland Exchange from Belleville?+
About 12 miles, roughly 18 minutes. Take I-275 north to Ford Rd, east to Wayne Rd, north to Warren Ave.
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