Texas Mint and Mercantile, Whitney TX
Overview
The Texas Silver Dollar Collection is a series of one-troy-ounce .999 fine silver rounds issued by Texas Mint and Mercantile in Whitney, Texas.
The program began with the concept in 1997, followed by development and minting during 1997–1998. Public sales of the coins began on July 5, 1998, though the first coins carried the date 2000 as a millennium-themed issue celebrating Texas entering the new century.
Beginning in 2001, the program introduced a new design each year, ultimately producing a total of ten one-ounce silver rounds dated 2000–2009. Each design highlights a different element of Texas heritage, ranging from wildlife and ranch culture to iconic symbols of the state.
The coins were struck in one troy ounce of .999 fine silver and feature a standardized reverse design used throughout the series.
Although privately issued, the Texas Dollars were marketed and collected similarly to modern bullion rounds and regional commemoratives.
Texas Silver Dollar Collection
2000 — Texas Longhorn
The inaugural issue features the Texas Longhorn, an enduring symbol of the state’s ranching history and frontier culture. This coin was designed as a millennium tribute to Texas entering the 21st century.
2001 — Buffalo Skull
The second design depicts a buffalo skull, representing the wildlife and frontier history of the American West and the historic buffalo herds that once roamed the Texas plains.
2002 — Texas Trail Drivers
This issue portrays a mounted cowboy trail driver, honoring the cattle drives that helped shape the Texas ranching economy in the 19th century.
2003 — Texas Mustang
The mustang design celebrates the wild horses of Texas, symbolizing independence and the rugged spirit of the American frontier.
2004 — Hats Off to the Women of Texas
This design honors the women who shaped Texas history, featuring a Western hat as a symbolic tribute to their contributions.
2005 — Texas Bronc
The bronc rider design reflects the rodeo traditions of Texas, capturing the dynamic motion of a bucking horse and rider.
2006 — Texas Buffalo
This issue features the American bison, a powerful symbol of the historic wildlife of the Great Plains and Texas frontier.
2007 — Ole Coyote
The coyote design depicts a howling coyote, an iconic animal of the Texas landscape and ranch country.
2008 — Indian on Horse
The 2008 design portrays a Native American rider on horseback, representing the Indigenous peoples who lived across the Texas region long before modern settlement.
2009 – Boy Leading Horse (Final Issue)
The final issue depicts a young boy leading a horse, symbolizing the passing of ranching traditions and Texas heritage to the next generation.
The Texas Silver Dime Collection
The Texas Dollar program was accompanied by a smaller companion series known as the Texas Silver Dime Collection, which featured wildlife-themed designs: Dragonfly, Horned Toad, Quail, and Hummingbird
While the dimes highlighted Texas wildlife, the Texas Dollar series focused primarily on heritage themes and cultural symbolism.
Legacy
The Texas Dollar program represents one of the most distinctive modern private mint series produced in Texas. Through consistent annual releases and unified artistic design, the series reflects Rick Pinner’s vision of celebrating Texas identity through collectible silver art.
Today the coins are collected both as silver bullion pieces and historical artifacts documenting a unique chapter in Texas private minting.
