Are you a button collector?

Have we got some news for you! We just bought a huge collection of political buttons dating back to the 1800s, and we hope you will get in on the best selection by buying early. The best of the bunch is on the home page now. And we will put up new offerings each Monday. If you are looking for a piece of history, we have Wendell Wilkie from 1940. If you want more recent, we have Mitt Romney or Barack Obama, both from 2012. And honestly there is everything in between.

Drop us a note or give us a call and tell us what you are searching for; we just may have the treasure you want. This collection is full of treasures.

And check out the button section of the website. You can find some nice-quality buttons there at all price points. They make excellent additions to your collection or a good gift for a friend who collects. And what about that younger family member who has everything. Start him or her off with a few buttons to spark an interest in history and a lifelong hobby in collecting.

We continue to get in new merchandise. If political buttons aren’t for you, how about a challenge coin? The President Trump Christmas Challenge Coin is quite festive. It’s $75.

The Trump Gold Challenge Coin makes a lovely gift for yourself or someone special at $750. Other vendors are selling this coin at a much higher price.

The Trump Black Challenge Coin is striking. It lists for $850 and is another coin sold by others at a much higher price.

We also still have some White House Christmas Cards for $25. Act quickly. These won’t last.

We look forward to talking to you and helping you with your collection. And don’t forget to come see us when you are visiting our Nation’s Capital. Feel free to let us know you are coming. Call 202-296-0400.

We are now at 1001 Connecticut Ave., Suite 335, convenient to the Farragut North Metro Station and right across from Farragut Park. We are on the third floor of a lovely office building; …   More about: Our button collection has expanded!

The election is over, and the holidays are upon us. We have much to be thankful for at Capitol Coin. Our new location is up and running and better than ever. There’s lots to see and much to choose from whether you are looking for a gift for yourself or those special collectors in your life.

If you are looking for something to commemorate the 2024 election, we have Trump-Vance Challenge Coin for $60. There’s also a Harris-Trump spinner challenge coin for $60. This is an interesting piece that spins from one candidate to the other.

If you are ready to move on, why not add to your political collection with an FDR button from the Dollar Defense Division. It’s an interesting pin back with a rarely seen photo of Franklin Delano Roosevelt for $575.

Also interesting is a National Jewish Council 9-piece button set from the 1996 election. At $325 you get a set of history.

For the political items collector who really wants something different, we have flowers from President James Garfield’s funeral in 1881. They are $150 for a little piece of history.

If you want to delve a little deeper into political history, we have some buttons from the early 1900s. Look at Alton B. Parker campaign buttons from 1906. From $30 to $275 there is something available at all price points.

We hope you will think of us when you start your holiday shopping. We are here to help.

The 2024 White House Christmas Challenge Coin is now available. At $60 it is the perfect way to kick off your holiday.

Our new location at 1001 Connecticut Ave., Suite 335, is convenient to the Farragut North Metro Station and right across from Farragut Park. We are on the third floor of a lovely office building, perfect for browsing.

Make us a stop on your next trip to Washington. Feel free to let us know you are coming. Call 202-296-0400.

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That’s right. Your favorite source for political items and precious metals is moving down the street, around the corner and not too far away – to new digs.

We are closed for a few weeks while we pack up and move out. Look for us in our new space in late April.

While we pack, we may not answer the phone as quickly, and we will not respond to online orders. But rest assured we will be back with the same great service, expertise, enthusiasm and smiles that you’ve come to expect.

Look for our new address in April.

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Are you looking for an Easter purchase for your collection? This is a great year to add some White House merchandise.

The White House Easter Egg Roll challenge coin is the perfect addition to any collection. It’s adorable and unique. It also makes a lovely, special Easter basket gift. It has a nice box for storage and at $60, it’s perfect for that special someone or yourself.

If it’s eggs you are after, we have some beauties. White House Easter Eggs are an annual tradition. This year’s crystal egg is just gorgeous and $45. The gold egg, commemorating this year’s Easter Egg Roll is $50 and oh-so special. You can also buy a five-piece set of Easter eggs with Joe Biden and Jill Biden’s signatures on one side and logos from the White House Easter Egg Roll on the other side. These are also from 2023. The set is $65.

There is plenty of Easter merchandise from past years. If you want to grab a five-piece egg set from last year, that is $125. And there are individual wooden eggs for sale as well as challenge coins, buttons, ornaments and programs. Click on Easter in the menu to the left of this column and take a look. We have many different items at many different prices!

This year’s White House Easter Egg Roll takes place April 10 on the South Lawn. Unfortunately, the time has passed to enter the lottery for tickets. But one of our wooden eggs makes a nice reminder of one of the oldest White House traditions, dating back to 1878.

And if you are in town for a vacation, please do stop by. Our store is filled with items that might add to your collection and we love meeting our collectors. Makes sure your call first so that we will be expecting you!   More about: All things Easter from the White House

It’s a new year, and we have a lot of new merchandise.

Political buttons are tops on our website! If you are looking for add to your collection, check out some of our recent additions at all price points.

We’ve added a number of Joe Biden-Kamala Harris 2020 political buttons in small, medium and large from $2-$3. Buy several to fill out your collection.

A few new Bernie Sanders buttons are also available. There’s even some Black Lives Matter buttons. All for $3.

And if you want to add a piece of history to that button collection, check out the Clinton-Gore 13-piece set at $125.

Are you looking for items other than buttons? Round out your collection of inauguration memorabilia with an inauguration badge. Several police inauguration badges are now available for sale at a variety of price points. Check them out under inauguration items.

We also have Presidential cufflinks, Challenge Coins, playing cards and even a presidential yo-yo!

Whether the cold temperatures have you inside or you are quarantining due to COVID-19, spend a little time browsing the many items on the website. If you need any help, give us a ring at 202-296-0400. In the District? Come visit. We are at 1616 H. St. N.W. Give us a call, and we’ll be waiting for you.   More about: Plenty to warm your winter!

Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift?

We have you covered.

Our latest merchandise includes some great items including National Christmas Tree Lighting programs from many years, a White House Christmas decorations booklet, Christmas cards from a number of administrations and Camp David Christmas cards. Any of these items would make a lovely gift or a super addition to your personal collection.

Christmas tree ornaments are available and most are $25. They offer an interesting peek into past presidents and would make another nice gift.

Other items you might consider are Presidential cufflinks, Challenge Coins, playing cards and even a presidential yo-yo! A few buttons might please the history buff or collector. These don’t say Christmas, but they do say you care.

If you need a gift fast, we are open this week. If you need any help, give us a ring at 202-296-0400. In the District? Come visit. We are at 1616 H. St. N.W. Give us a call, and we’ll be waiting for you.

Have a peaceful holiday and a happy New Year!   More about: ’Tis the Season

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been in office since Jan. 20, and we have just received some of the most sought-after memorabilia from their inauguration festivities.

The Biden-Harris inaugural medal is available now. This medal is beautiful on the front and the back and comes with a lovely wooden stand in an attractive box.

The Biden-Harris Congressional Inaugural invitation package includes the invitation to the ceremony and a program. Photos of both the President and Vice President appear.

The Platform Inaugural Ticket has a drawing of the area surrounding the ceremony on one side and the ticket on the other.

All three of these items are in high demand. If you are interested, please call us and we can discuss pricing. Or you can stop into the store and take a look. Our number is 202-296-0400. We are at 1616 H. St. N.W. Give us a call and we’ll be waiting for you.

We have plenty of other political items for your collection. No matter what you are interested in, we are sure to have a little something for you, from buttons to medals and everything in between.

See you soon!   More about: Inauguration goodies now available!

It’s certainly been a hot summer. Temps are up and so is the political situation.

And we are offering tons of buttons to match! We have new buttons to match your political feelings. Anti-Trump? We’ve got ’em. Pro-Trump? We have those too. Looking to add to your inauguration collection? Check out our stock of Trump Inauguration buttons and other inauguration items. And while you are there, look at all our buttons. There’s many good choices to enhance your collection, starting at $3.

Browsing our collection of political memorabilia is a great way to stay out of the heat and pass the time.

And if you are looking for a face covering that will get you noticed, check out our masks featuring the Seal of the President. At $25, we have trouble keeping them in stock! We get new ones so if you see we are sold out online, let us know you are interested, and we’ll let you know when they are available.

As always, give us a call at 202-296-0400 if we can help you find that special gift or addition to your collection. We are here to help you!

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Spend a little of your spring break with us!

Spring is here and we’re having a sale!

All the framed items in our store are now discounted 20 percent. That’s right. Every photograph, Christmas card and print is 20 percent off the ticketed price. This is an in-store only sale. We are not shipping these items.

So now is the time to come and visit us in Washington, D.C. Many of our framed pieces are hanging on our walls: Photographs, autographs, pictures that have hung in the White House as well as framed Christmas cards. If you are looking for a Christmas card from the Clinton era, we have a nice selection of those.

Prices start at $25.

This is a great time to come and visit us at 1616 H Street NW. We lots of interesting political memorabilia as well as collectible coins. We love to meet our customers. Give us a call at 202-296-0400.   More about: Unique framed gifts and artwork on sale!

Hurry up and take advantage of rising gold and silver prices!

Gold is up about 20 percent since spring. Silver has risen approximately the same amount.

What does this mean to you?

When you bring in your gold and silver coins, you can take advantage of the current high prices. We pay top dollar for all your coins, gold and silver.

And people are selling. That means we will have a good selection of gold and silver coins for the interested collector too.

We are happy to help you whether you are selling a coin or two or looking to get a collection appraised.

We also have some pieces of rare Confederate paper money that might interest a collector as well as large-size $10 and $20 gold certificates. Check out the website for photos of these interesting collectibles.

And remember that the heat index may be oppressive, but it’s nice and cool in our Washington, D.C., shop. Come see us for a break from sightseeing. Give us a call when you are in Washington, and we’ll look forward to seeing you!

Enjoy the end of summer!

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And you thought Easter was in April!

Well, you are correct. But it can be Easter year-round if you purchase one of our beautiful White House Easter eggs from the annual egg roll.

Each of these eggs is a true collector’s item. They come in a variety of colors and feature the presidential seal and identifying year on the egg. The wooden eggs are $15. A glass egg is $30.

If an egg isn’t what you are looking for, we have buttons that make a nice addition to your button collection. This year’s buttons are $10. One features a photo of Melania Trump reading to children.

Also in stock are programs from past White House Easter Egg rolls, sets of eggs and even temporary tattoos. How much fun is that? Click on “Easter” on the left side of the home page, and you can see all that we have to offer.

If you’ve moved beyond Easter, why not take a look at the latest addition to our stock of challenge coins?

These are issued for all types of special occasions. An especially nice coin from the President Donald Trump’s Singapore Summit is available as is a new honor guard coin.

As you make your summer vacation plans, remember we are always available for a visit when you are in Washington, D.C. Come see us. We are only blocks from the White House – open Monday through Friday. Give us a call at 202-296-0400 and we will make sure we’re waiting for you.

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Election season has begun! It seems early but a number of Democratic candidates have already thrown their hats in the ring. And the button makers are gearing up for a good season.

Here at Capital Coin, we plan to have all the buttons you will want for every candidate. Already, we have new 2020 buttons ready for your collection.

Are you pro-Trump? Take a look at the political items homepage under buttons. Plenty of items that support our current President for the 2020 election.

Can’t handle four more years? Search for buttons under anti-Trump and you’ll find at least 20 choices sure to please

At only $2 or $3 a piece, buttons are a great addition to your own collection or a nice gift for the collector or budding collector in your life.

Make sure you check back often as new merchandise comes in weekly.

And when you visit Washington, D.C., come see us. We are only blocks from the White House and those beautiful blooming cherry trees. We are open Monday through Friday. Give us a call at 202-296-0400 and we will make sure we’re waiting for your visit.

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