Medalcraft Mint, Inc. (Green Bay, Wisconsin)

Mint, Medallic Manufacturer

Overview

Medalcraft Mint, Inc. is an American private mint based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, specializing in the production of die struck medals and commemorative pieces. The company developed from a small postwar manufacturing operation into a large-scale contract mint serving commercial, institutional, and government clients.

Key Facts

Name: Medalcraft Mint, Inc.
Founded: 1948
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Industry: Private mint and medallic manufacturer
Primary Products: Medals, medallions, commemoratives, challenge coins
Production Method: Die struck
Status: Active

Corporate History

The company was established in 1948 as a small manufacturing operation producing medallic items. During the early 1970s, the business was reorganized and expanded, transitioning into a dedicated medal manufacturer under the Medalcraft name.

Through the mid to late 1970s, operations were relocated to Green Bay, where the company scaled production capacity and developed into a full-service mint. By the mid-1980s, Medalcraft was operating at a commercial level capable of handling large contract programs requiring consistent die-struck output.

Operations

Medalcraft functions as a contract mint, producing medallic items for third-party issuers rather than marketing products under its own brand. Its capabilities include die creation, striking, finishing, and packaging, with a focus on bronze and other non-bullion compositions.

The company’s production style is characterized by clean, consistent die work suited for high-volume commemorative and award programs.

Relevance to Texas Numismatics

Medalcraft is documented as the manufacturing mint for officially licensed Texas Sesquicentennial commemorative items issued in 1986. These pieces were produced under contract for Executive Incentives, Inc., confirming Medalcraft’s role within the licensed commemorative production network tied to the Sesquicentennial program.

Attribution Statement

Medalcraft Mint, Inc. of Green Bay, Wisconsin is a private American mint specializing in die struck medals and commemoratives. During the 1980s, the company produced large-scale contract medallic programs, including officially licensed Texas Sesquicentennial items struck in 1986.

Notes

Medalcraft operates in the contract manufacturing segment of the numismatic industry and is distinct from bullion producers and issuing entities. Its involvement in Texas-related material reflects outsourced production rather than regional origin.