Issuer (Program Authority)
Overview
Silver Creations, Inc. Dallas TX was a private bullion company active during the 1980s that served as the state-sanctioned issuing authority for the 1986 State of Texas Official Bullion program.
Rather than functioning as a traditional production mint, Silver Creations operated as the contracting and program control entity, managing the state relationship, authorizing production, and licensing distribution. The company coordinated a multi-entity structure that included American Custom Minting, Inc. for manufacturing and Trinity Coin & Jewelry Exchange, Inc. for distribution.
Location
Operational Address (1986):
6116 North Central Expressway, Suite 200
Dallas, Texas 75206
Registered Office (later filing):
1818 North Interstate 35 East, Suite 114
Carrollton, Texas 75006
Jurisdiction:
Texas, United States
Years of Operation
- Founded: July 16, 1984
- Forfeited: December 10, 1990
Silver Creations remained active throughout the full lifecycle of the Texas Sesquicentennial bullion program and continued operations for several years thereafter.
Business Role
Silver Creations, Inc. functioned as the:
- Issuer (Program Authority)
- State-sanctioned contracting entity
- Licensing authority for distribution
State Archives documentation confirms that Silver Creations was:
“one of the officially sanctioned companies to mint the bullion medallions…”
and that it licensed Trinity Coin & Jewelry Exchange, Inc. as:
“the marketing firm… to distribute the medallions”
Relationship to the Texas Official Bullion Program
The 1986 State of Texas Official Bullion program was established during the Texas Sesquicentennial and operated under a royalty agreement benefiting the State of Texas.
Within this structure:
- Silver Creations, Inc. — Issuer / contracting authority
- American Custom Minting, Inc. — Manufacturing mint
- Trinity Coin & Jewelry Exchange, Inc. — Licensed distributor
Silver Creations controlled the authorization and structure of the program, coordinating both production and distribution through affiliated entities.
Products
Silver Creations, Inc. is associated with the issuance of:
- 1 oz .999 fine silver Texas bullion medallions
- Fractional gold bullion medallions (1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz)
- Texas Sesquicentennial commemorative bullion issues
These products typically feature the Great Seal of Texas and were marketed as official bullion tied to the state’s 150th anniversary.
Identification
No consistent standalone mint mark has been definitively attributed to Silver Creations, Inc.
Products are identified through:
- Program attribution (1986 Official Texas Bullion)
- Design characteristics
- Distribution and documentation records
Manufacturing marks such as ACM appear on pieces produced by American Custom Minting.
Key Individuals
- Robert W. Williams — Registered agent (earlier filings)
- Sam J. Chavez — Registered agent (later filing)
Corporate filings establish a direct connection between Silver Creations and American Custom Minting through shared address and leadership.
Manufacturing Attribution
Silver Creations, Inc. did not serve as the primary production mint.
State Archives documentation confirms:
- Medallions were minted by American Custom Minting, Inc.
- Silver Creations functioned as the contracting and issuing authority
This reflects a structured contract minting model separating program control from physical production.
Historical Significance
Silver Creations, Inc. occupies a central role in one of the most clearly documented state-associated bullion programs of the 1980s.
Its function as issuing authority demonstrates a hybrid model in which:
- The State of Texas authorized and received royalties
- A private company (Silver Creations) controlled the program
- Manufacturing and distribution were delegated to specialized entities
This structure allowed for large-scale bullion production without the creation of a state-operated mint.
Sources
- Articles of Incorporation — Silver Creations, Inc.
- Texas Secretary of State Forfeiture Record — Silver Creations, Inc.
- Officer / Registered Agent Filing — Silver Creations, Inc.
- Texas State Archives — 1986 Sesquicentennial Bullion Program materials
Bottom Line
Silver Creations, Inc. was the issuer and contracting authority behind the 1986 State of Texas Official Bullion program, coordinating production through American Custom Minting and licensing distribution to Trinity Coin & Jewelry Exchange.