Chris Arbutine

Chris Arbutine was born on Torrejón Air Base, Madrid, Spain in 1965 to his parents MSgt Art Arbutine and Patricia Arbutine. Art and Patricia would set up at local flea markets selling jewelry, coins, and odd and curious items. Upon retirement the family started Belleair Coins Inc. in 1972 and expanded to silverware, giftware and retail jewelry under the name of The Silver Queen Inc. in Largo, Florida.The businesses grew from there humble beginnings of 20,000 square feet with $15,000 in inventory to its present location that is approximately 15,000 square feet with $4,000,000 in inventory. The combined businesses currently do over $30,000,000 in sales each year.