Corporate custom silver round issued through Texas Mint & Mercantile for private distribution
Overview
The 2003 (estimated) Orkin Company Silver Round is a 1 oz .999 fine silver corporate issue produced through Texas Mint & Mercantile (Whitney, Texas). According to creator Rick Pinner, the piece was struck as a custom order for Orkin, with no formal mintage records retained. These rounds were created for private distribution and were not part of the standard Texas Dollar series.
Dating (Estimated)
Undated. Assigned a circa 2003 timeframe based on its association with the Texas Mint production period and stylistic alignment with early 2000s custom issues.
Rarity
- Limited corporate distribution
- No published mintage
- Scarce in secondary market
Notes
This piece represents a documented example of Texas Mint’s corporate custom production model, in which standard bullion formats were adapted for private clients using fully bespoke designs. Unlike the Texas Dollar series, this issue does not use the standard state-themed reverse and instead features a fully custom message.
Details
| Year | 2003 (Estimated) |
|---|---|
| Type | Round |
| Issuer | Texas Mint and Mercantile (Whitney, TX) |
| Designer / Sculptor / Engraver | Rick Pinner |
| Obverse Image |  |
| Design: Obverse | ORKIN logo within diamond-shaped central device, Surrounding field composed of dense granular / pellet-like texture. No denomination or purity marking on this side. Strong corporate branding consistent with promotional or internal-use issues. |
| Reverse Image |  |
| Design: Reverse | Laurel wreath border, Inscription: LONG PROFITABLE RELATIONSHIPS WITH CO-WORKERS AND CUSTOMERS. Message-oriented design reflecting corporate values and business relationships. |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Edge Inscription | ONE OZ .999 FINE SILVER |
| Metal | Silver |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Weight (grams) | 31.1 |
| Weight (troy oz) | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 39.25 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.95 |
| Attribution Notes | Issued by Texas Mint & Mercantile, Whitney, Texas. Produced as a custom corporate order through a contract mint, coordinated by Rick Pinner. Exact manufacturer and mintage are not recorded. |
| Notes | This piece represents a documented example of Texas Mint’s corporate custom production model, in which standard bullion formats were adapted for private clients using fully bespoke designs. Unlike the Texas Dollar series, this issue does not use the standard state-themed reverse and instead features a fully custom message. |