Overview

AOCS Mint, Frisco, TX, was the bullion issuing, marketing, and distribution brand of the American Open Currency Standard (AOCS). Founded by Robert J. “Bobby” Gray in 2008, AOCS promoted the voluntary use of gold, silver, and copper as honest money through a nationwide network of merchants, dealers, and affiliated currency programs.

Through AOCS Mint, the organization developed bullion products, coordinated custom minting projects, and distributed precious-metals products through dealer networks. Current research found no evidence that AOCS Mint initially operated its own minting facility. Instead, production was contracted to established private mints, with documented manufacturing by North American Mint, Rochester NY (and others), prior to 2012 and Mulligan Mint, Dallas TX. beginning in 2012.

Table of Facts

Field	Details
Organization	American Open Currency Standard (AOCS)
Operating Brand	AOCS Mint
Established	2008
Founder	Robert J. “Bobby” Gray, AKA Rob Gray
Headquarters	Frisco, Texas, USA
Primary Roles	Issuer, Bullion Marketing, Distribution, Program Management
Documented Manufacturing Partners	North American Mint (Rochester, New York); Mulligan Mint (Dallas, Texas)
Related Organizations	Blockchain Mint; Honest.money Ecosystem

History

The American Open Currency Standard (AOCS) was established in 2008 by Rob Gray to promote the voluntary use of precious metals in commerce. Rather than creating a single private currency, AOCS encouraged the development of independently administered bullion-based exchange systems operating under shared principles of voluntary trade and sound money.

To support these activities, Gray established AOCS Mint as the organization’s bullion brand. Operating from Frisco, Texas, AOCS Mint coordinated product development, issuance, marketing, dealer relationships, and distribution while utilizing contract manufacturers for production.

Archived AOCS materials identify North American Mint of Rochester, New York, as an early manufacturing partner. As the organization expanded, AOCS became associated with numerous bullion and alternative-currency initiatives, including projects connected with the Republic of Texas, Lakota Nation, and other precious-metals-based monetary systems.

In 2012, Rob Gray and Phil Pozderac established Mulligan Mint in the Dallas area. The new operation provided manufacturing capabilities for many AOCS-affiliated products and reduced the organization’s reliance on third-party manufacturers.

Following the closure of Mulligan Mint in 2014, Gray relocated his business activities to Southeast Asia. Later bullion products were marketed under the Blockchain Mint Brand, while AOCS continued as one of the organizations within the Honest Money Ecosystem.

AOCS Mint

AOCS Mint served as the commercial bullion brand of the American Open Currency Standard. Its primary responsibilities included developing bullion products, coordinating custom minting projects, managing dealer relationships, marketing precious-metals products, and overseeing their distribution.

Current research indicates that AOCS Mint functioned primarily as an issuer and program manager rather than as an independent manufacturing facility. Production was performed by documented contract manufacturers, including North American Mint, until the establishment of Mulligan Mint in 2012. Manufacturing attribution for individual issues should therefore be based on documented evidence for each product.

American Open Currency Standard (AOCS)

The American Open Currency Standard was an alternative-currency organization established to encourage the voluntary use of gold, silver, and copper as honest money. The organization developed a network of participating merchants, bullion dealers, and affiliated currency programs while promoting decentralized commerce based on precious metals.

By approximately 2010, AOCS reported participation from more than twenty affiliated currency programs throughout the United States. These programs operated independently while sharing the organization’s philosophy of voluntary exchange and sound money.

The AOCS name continues today as part of the Honest Money Ecosystem alongside other initiatives including Blockchain Mint and TEXITcoin.

Leadership

Robert J. “Bobby” Gray

Rob Gray founded the American Open Currency Standard in 2008 and directed its bullion and alternative-currency initiatives. Through AOCS Mint, he oversaw bullion issuance, dealer development, product marketing, and relationships with contract manufacturers. In 2012, he co-founded Mulligan Mint with Phil Pozderac to provide manufacturing capabilities for many AOCS-affiliated bullion products. Following his relocation to Southeast Asia, Gray continued his work through Blockchain Mint and the Honest Money Ecosystem.

Known Products

AOCS Mint marketed and distributed a variety of precious-metal products, including:

Silver bullion rounds
Gold bullion products
Copper rounds
Alternative-currency issues
Custom minting projects
Regional and organizational currency programs

Known AOCS-Associated Currency Programs

Republic of Texas
John Galt Currency
Free Lakota Bank
Boulder Gaians
Andrew Jackson Currency
Second Amendment Silver
Ron Paul Currency
Barter Is Better
Ag Trading Post
Legalize It
The Spirit Medallion
We Surround Them
Dixie Dollar
Lawful Money
Coin of the Realm
The Survival Podcast
TRTAM
American Silver Dirham
Tenth Amendment Center
Freedom’s Phoenix
Free State Project
We The People Foundation
Candidate Currency
Soto Nation of Turtle Island
Forgotten Founders
Ludwig Von Mises Institute
Cape Cod Sea Shells
Barter is Better

Attribution Notes

The American Open Currency Standard (AOCS) publicly conducted its bullion operations under the AOCS Mint brand. Organizational management, dealer relations, and program administration were headquartered in Frisco, Texas.
Archived AOCS materials promoted minting capabilities in Rochester, New York. North American Mint, Rochester, New York, has confirmed manufacturing products associated with AOCS programs during the organization’s early years.
Mulligan Mint, Dallas, Texas, manufactured many AOCS-affiliated bullion products beginning in 2012 following its establishment by Robert J. “Bobby” Gray and Phil Pozderac.
Manufacturing attribution varies by issue and should be determined using documented evidence for each individual product.

Notes

Current evidence distinguishes the American Open Currency Standard and AOCS Mint as separate but related entities. AOCS served as the parent organization responsible for developing the alternative-currency network and its underlying philosophy, while AOCS Mint functioned as the organization’s bullion issuing, marketing, and distribution brand.

Research has documented manufacturing relationships with North American Mint prior to 2012 and Mulligan Mint beginning in 2012. Additional manufacturing partners may be identified through issue-specific research.

The Honest.money website identifies AOCS as one of the organizations within the Honest.money ecosystem, established in 2008 alongside later initiatives including Blockchain Mint and TEXITcoin. This reflects the continuing evolution of Robert J. “Bobby” Gray’s organizations rather than a continuation of AOCS Mint itself.