Mulligan Mint Dallas Texas – History, Silver Rounds & Bankruptcy (2012

Overview

Mulligan Mint Dallas Texas was a short-lived private precious metals mint based in Dallas, Texas, active approximately from 2012 through September 2013. Despite its brief operational period, the mint produced a range of silver bullion rounds and bars and is most notable for striking early issues in the Silver Shield series. The Mulligan Mint was a part of the broader Texas private minting system (see the Texas Mints guide).

Mulligan Mint ceased operations following bankruptcy proceedings in 2013, after which its assets were sold, marking a definitive end to the company with no confirmed successor entity.

Location

Dallas, Texas
Facility: Approximately 20,000-square-foot industrial minting operation

Operational Period

Start: circa 2012
End: September 2013 (bankruptcy and liquidation)

Products and Output

1. In-House Bullion Issues

Mulligan Mint produced a range of generic silver bullion products under its own name, including:

1 troy oz .999 fine silver rounds
Fractional silver rounds (including 1/10 oz)
Silver bars (1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz)

Design characteristics:

Minimalist or generic motifs (e.g., star designs)
Prominent “MULLIGAN MINT” and “DALLAS TEXAS” inscriptions
Typically undated

These issues represent the most securely attributable Mulligan Mint products.

2. Silver Shield Series (Contract Production)

Mulligan Mint is documented as an early production partner for the Silver Shield series, created by Chris Duane.

Early Silver Shield rounds attributed to Mulligan Mint include:

“Debt & Death”
“Freedom Girl”
“Trivium”

Production of the series later moved to other mints following Mulligan’s closure.

3. Contract and Attributed Issues

Mulligan Mint also produced or is believed to have produced a range of contract-struck rounds, including:

Liberty-themed and anti-Federal Reserve bullion rounds
Alternative currency–style silver issues
Small-run private commissions

Many of these lack explicit mint identification and require attribution through physical characteristics and contextual evidence.

Manufacturing Characteristics

Mulligan Mint products commonly exhibit:

Slightly overweight planchets (often above stated bullion weight)
Variable strike quality, including uneven pressure and minor off-center alignment
Simplified die work and generic design elements

These characteristics are consistent with a rapidly scaled private mint operating within a limited timeframe and are useful for attribution of unmarked pieces.

Bankruptcy and Closure

In September 2013, Mulligan Mint entered bankruptcy proceedings in Dallas. While outside groups—including a Texas-based separatist organization—expressed interest in acquiring the facility, no formal bid was completed.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved a $1.4 million sale of the mint’s 20,000-square-foot facility to NTR Metals USA.

This transaction represents a liquidation of assets rather than a continuation of operations. No verified successor entity or rebranded continuation of Mulligan Mint has been documented.

Attribution Notes

All authentic Mulligan Mint products date to 2012–September 2013
There is no confirmed operational continuity beyond bankruptcy
Similarities with later North Texas–area bullion issues are best explained by:
- shared regional production context
- possible redistribution of equipment or personnel

There is no documented evidence that Mulligan Mint became or evolved into another minting entity.

Significance

Although operational for only a brief period, Mulligan Mint occupies a distinct place in modern American bullion history due to:

Its role in early Silver Shield production
Its association with alternative currency and liberty-focused bullion movements
Its abrupt collapse and asset liquidation

The mint’s short lifespan and identifiable production characteristics make its products a specialized area of interest for collectors of modern private mint issues.

Known Characteristics for Identification

Collectors can identify Mulligan Mint products by:

“MULLIGAN MINT” and/or “DALLAS TEXAS” inscriptions
Overweight silver content relative to stated denomination
Minor strike irregularities
Association with early Silver Shield designs

Summary

Mulligan Mint was a Texas-based private bullion producer active from 2012 to 2013, known for both in-house silver issues and contract production for the Silver Shield series. Its bankruptcy and subsequent asset sale to NTR Metals USA ended operations definitively, with no confirmed successor. Today, Mulligan Mint products are recognized as artifacts of a short-lived but distinctive period in modern private minting.