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 Not really. 
If stored air tight in a cool dark place, green unroasted coffee can last for up to 2-3 yrs without total degradation. 

Roasted coffee beans are like any other food product. They will not spoil or make you sick, that I know of,  but they will oxidize in less than two-three months & have lost their richness and luster.  

Try to store your coffee in an airtight container, in whole bean format, in a cool dark place with low humidity.  Grind fresh just before brewing.