Shiner-based Texas Precious Metals unveiled a 2,500-ounce, .9999 pure silver tribute to America’s 250th anniversary — officially certified in Austin on July 1
Certified July 1, 2026 at Arena Hall in Austin. 2,500 troy ounces of .9999 pure silver. Approximately 200 pounds in its display case. Legal tender face value of $250.
A precious metals company headquartered in the small South Texas town of Shiner has officially earned a place in the Guinness World Records book. On Wednesday, July 1, Texas Precious Metals unveiled the World’s Heaviest Silver Coin at a certification ceremony at Arena Hall in Austin — a 2,500 troy ounce, .9999 pure silver piece created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The scale of the coin is remarkable. It measures 18 inches across, roughly 2.5 inches thick, and weighs about 200 pounds in its custom display case. The design pays tribute to the founding era with imagery that reads instantly. The obverse features a heraldic eagle alongside the Liberty Bell. The reverse depicts the hand of the Statue of Liberty holding the torch, framed by the dates 1776 and 2026. Finished in reverse proof with a reeded edge, the coin is an official U.S. legal tender piece with a face value of $250.
“Setting a Guinness World Records title is an incredible achievement, but what makes this project especially meaningful is what it represents,” Tarek Saab, CEO and co-founder of Texas Precious Metals, said in a statement. “This coin was created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence, one of the defining moments in our nation’s history. We are proud to have partnered with Sunshine Minting to bring this vision to life and demonstrate what can be achieved through American craftsmanship, precision, and innovation.”
The record was not a ceremonial handshake. Guinness World Records sent adjudicators to verify the weight in person, using a high-precision scale provided by D&G Scale as part of the official adjudication process. Both Texas Precious Metals and its manufacturing partner, Sunshine Minting of Henderson, Nevada, are recognized as joint holders of the title.
Wondering whether you can see the coin in person? For now, no Texas showings have been announced. The company has confirmed two public appearances so far, both out of state: the Governor’s Cup Rodeo in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, September 25 through 27, and the Cowboy Christmas Gift Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, December 3 through 12. If you’re hoping for a hometown viewing, keep an eye on the company’s website at texmetals.com/guinness-world-record, where new appearance dates are being posted as they are confirmed. Given the coin’s connection to Texas and the momentum around the country’s 250th anniversary, a Lone Star State appearance seems a fair thing to hope for.
Founded in 2011, Texas Precious Metals has grown into one of the largest precious metals firms in the country. Headquartered in Shiner with offices in College Station and Dallas, the company operates under the Texas Mint brand for its custom-minted collectibles, producing licensed products for Texas A&M University, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, and the UFC, among other partners. The America 250 coin, the company said, represents the most ambitious project in its 15-year history.
The Guinness record arrives during a national year of milestone celebrations. Communities across Texas and the country are marking the Semiquincentennial with events, commemorative issues, and public tributes to the nation’s founding. In that company, a 200-pound silver coin struck in tribute to 1776 fits right in — a Texas contribution to a very American birthday.
For more information about the coin and upcoming public appearances, visit texmetals.com/guinness-world-record.
