An ex-police officer has opened a new business in a former bank.

Family-run coin and precious metals business Cameo Coins opened its doors last month in the unit previously occupied by Natwest in Broadwater, Worthing.

The business, in Broadwater Street East, buys UK and world coinage as well as gold, jewellery and scrap metals and is run by ex-Metropolitan Police officer Nick Young.

Nick, who founded Cameo Coins in 2020, developed a passion for coins after inheriting a coin collection from his grandfather.

“I learned a lot from sorting through his coins during lockdown and soon started buying and selling on Facebook,” he said.

“When I was new to the world of coins and precious metals, I thought it was shrouded in mystery. It was hard to work out how much things were really worth and I wished I could just have a straightforward, face-to-face conversation with someone.

“When I started Cameo Coins I wanted to offer a personal service for people looking to sell coins and jewellery they no longer want. Opening a shop in Worthing is a real dream because it gives our existing customers and newcomers a place to come and meet us for themselves.

“At Cameo Coins we display our prices in our window and all our valuations are no-obligation.

“We’re not high-pressure salesmen; if you’ve found somewhere that can beat our price, we’ll shake your hand. No hard feelings.”

Day-to-day operations at Cameo Coins are run by Nick, his wife Amy and close family friend Tyler. The business is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am through 4pm, with early closing on the weekend.

Home appointments are also available.