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.