American Medallion Corporation Overview
American Medallion Corporation, Inc. was incorporated as Texas International Mint, Inc. on August 7, 1986. On May 18, 1987, the corporation legally changed its name to American Medallion Corporation, Inc. Robert E. Westfall served as the corporation’s incorporator, registered agent, and initial director.
Early production was marketed under the Texas International Mint (TIM) name, with later issues bearing the AMC mint mark following adoption of the American Medallion Corporation name. The company manufactured a broad range of privately issued bullion products, including historical, wildlife, aviation, patriotic, and officially licensed entertainment themes.
Robert E. Westfall was the Chief Executive Officer of American Medallion Corporation, Inc., the Houston-based private mint known for its bullion rounds and the licensed Cartoon Celebrities series during the late 1980s.
The company is best documented for issuing and marketing the Cartoon Celebrities Series, collections of officially licensed medals featuring comic book, comic strip, cartoon, and television characters and series and the Mythological Legends Series, silver art rounds depicting figures and themes from mythology, folklore, and legend.. The series was marketed and distributed by Robert E. Westfall Inc.
Documented production extends through approximately 1989, after which the company disappears from the historical record. Much of the company’s corporate history remains undocumented.
Location: 15600 Drummet, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77032
Years of Operation: Incorporated in 1986, remained active 1986 – 1989
Mint Marks
TIM — Documented on late-1980s bullion rounds associated with the company.
AMC — American Medallion Corporation
American Medallion Corporation Products
Documented production includes:
- One Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver bullion rounds
- Commemorative medals
- Licensed collectible silver rounds
- Corporate and promotional medals
- Base-metal commemorative issues
Texas International Mint Rounds
Cartoon Celebrities Series
Mythological Legends Series
Custom Rounds and Commemoratives
American Medallion Corporation Historical Significance
American Medallion Corporation was among the Texas private mints established during the growth of the private bullion market in the 1980s. In addition to traditional bullion products, the company manufactured officially licensed collectible silver rounds for major entertainment properties, demonstrating capabilities beyond generic bullion production.
American Medallion Corporation Collecting Notes
- Mintages remain undocumented for most issues.
- Numerous bullion and commemorative designs are known.
- Licensed comic and cartoon issues are among the company’s most recognizable products.
- Both AMC- and TIM-marked issues are documented.
American Medallion Corporation References
- Texas Secretary of State. Articles of Incorporation – Texas International Mint, Inc. (August 7, 1986).
- Texas Secretary of State. Certificate of Amendment – Name Change to American Medallion Corporation, Inc. (May 18, 1987).
- Texas Secretary of State. Corporate Filing History – American Medallion Corporation, Inc. (Inactive November 20, 1989).
- Contemporary Cartoon Celebrities certificates of authenticity and original packaging.
- Documented examples of American Medallion Corporation silver, bronze, and gold-plated bronze rounds examined by the author.
- Mort Walker Studios / King Features Syndicate licensing information for Beetle Bailey.
- DC Comics licensing information for officially licensed character merchandise (Wonder Woman, Batman, Superman, etc.).
- Texas Stacker Archives.
Coins from American Medallion Corporation AMC (Houston TX) (3)
