Coin Department Store

Coin is a multi-floor department store on Salizada San Giovanni Grisostomo, in the San Marco district of Venice, a short walk from the Rialto Bridge in the Veneto region of Italy. It is part of the Coin chain, one of Italy's established department store brands, and serves as the city's main mid-range shopping option in a centre otherwise dominated by luxury boutiques and souvenir shops. The store sells women's, men's and children's fashion, accessories, cosmetics and perfumery, underwear, homeware and gifts, mixing Italian and international brands at moderate prices. Compared with generic shopping streets, it offers a one-stop, air-conditioned alternative where visitors can find everyday clothing, travel basics and household items that are hard to source elsewhere in the historic centre. Almost all goods are branded retail stock, so the question of authentic versus tourist trinkets rarely arises, although the homeware and gift sections include some Venice-themed items. Prices are fixed and bargaining is not expected. Cards and cash are both accepted, and the store runs seasonal sales, typically in winter and summer, when discounts can be considerable. Visitors residing outside the European Union can request tax-free forms for qualifying purchases above the Italian threshold, which should be presented with the receipt and passport at the airport customs point. The store is generally calmer than the streets around it and tends to be busiest on weekends and during sales periods. Eating options include cafes and bars in the surrounding lanes and around Rialto, which offer coffee, snacks and quick lunches. Opening hours are listed as Monday to Saturday 9:30AM to 8PM and Sunday 10:30AM to 7:30PM, but these should be verified for holidays.