Cattaraugus County Bank will offer free professional coin appraisals, courtesy of HCC Inc., a firm of nationally recognized numismatists, in July.

Appraisals will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, in Springville; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, in Little Valley; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 11, in Randolph. No appointments will be taken.

The silver, gold and platinum bullion market is nearing all-time highs. The value of silver dimes, quarters and half dollars, along with Gold American Eagles, Gold Canadian Maple Leafs and Krugerrands are increasing while collector coins like Morgan and Peace Dollars, Indian pennies and commemorative coins are in demand.

“Coin appraisal days have been very successful in the past at CCB. We are always amazed at the turn out,” said Dawn Tocha, CCB assistant vice president and retail manager. “We knew some of our customers were coin collectors, but had no idea how many. I invite the public to visit CCB with their old coin and currency for some refreshments and possible great news about the value of their belongings. These appraisers are very professional, experienced numismatists.”

HCC Inc., a Toledo, Ohio-based company, is in the business of appraising, selling, purchasing and providing custodial services with respect to rare and/or old coins, precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum and palladium; modern proof sets, governmental commemorative issues, and currency. For more information, call HCC at 800-422-4405.