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MCC 5972 — Stamp and Coin Stores

Assigned to stamp and coin dealers selling collectible stamps, coins, banknotes, and numismatic items.

MCC Code

5972

Industry

Retail

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 5972 covers retailers and dealers selling collectible stamps, coins, banknotes, and numismatic supplies. This includes specialist dealers, auction houses, and online collecting platforms.

Transaction Profile

Low to high value depending on item rarity, low to moderate frequency, mix of card-present at shops and card-not-present for online, collector market

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Precious metal coin purchases may overlap with bullion dealer considerations.

Risk & Compliance

Low risk. Specialist collector market with knowledgeable buyers. Authentication is important for higher-value items. Precious metal coins may attract commodity-linked pricing.

Common Merchants

Stanley Gibbons, Royal Mint, coin dealers, stamp collectors, numismatic suppliers, collectibles platforms

Transaction Profile

Low to high value depending on item rarity, low to moderate frequency, mix of card-present at shops and card-not-present for online, collector market

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Precious metal coin purchases may overlap with bullion dealer considerations.

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