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Texas Precious Metals Sets Guinness World Record For World’s Heaviest Silver Coin At 2,500 Oz Honoring America’s Semiquincentennial

Two men flank a large silver coin with an eagle design in a wooden display case against a red wall with Texas signage

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Texas Precious Metals staff with the World Record Setting 2,500 oz silver coin

 

Texas Precious Metals Sets Guinness World Record for World’s Heaviest Silver Coin - 2,500 Troy Ounce .9999 Fine Silver “America 250” Coin Certified in Austin, Honoring America’s Semiquincentennial
Infographic: three men pose beside a 2,500 oz silver coin in a wooden display case, with record details and key facts listed

Austin, Texas - July 1, 2026- Texas Precious Metals has officially claimed the Guinness World Records title for the World’s Heaviest Silver Coin.

The massive 2,500 troy ounce .9999 pure silver legal tender coin was certified during a formal ceremony held on July 1, 2026, at Arena Hall in Austin, Texas.

Manufactured in partnership with Sunshine Minting in Henderson, Nevada, the record-breaking “America 250” coin commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States (1776-2026).

The finished piece, housed in a custom display case, weighs approximately 200 pounds and measures an impressive 18 inches in diameter and 2.5 inches thick.

A Monumental Tribute to American History

The reverse-proof coin features powerful symbols of American freedom and heritage:

  • Obverse: A heraldic eagle alongside the iconic Liberty Bell
  • Reverse: The Statue of Liberty’s torch-bearing hand with the dates 1776-2026
  • Face value: $250 USD
  • Edge: Reeded

“This coin was created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence, one of the defining moments in our nation’s history,” said Tarek Saab, CEO and Co-founder of Texas Precious Metals.

“We are proud to have partnered with Sunshine Minting to bring this vision to life and demonstrate what can be achieved through American craftsmanship, precision, and innovation.”

Official Guinness Certification

The record weight was officially verified using a Rice Lake Weighing Systems Definity High Precision Scale during the Guinness World Records adjudication process.

Both Texas Precious Metals and Sunshine Minting are recognized by Guinness World Records for the achievement, highlighting a successful collaboration between two leading American precious metals companies.

Why This Matters for Precious Metals Enthusiasts

At 2,500 troy ounces of .9999 fine silver, this coin represents an extraordinary engineering and minting accomplishment.
It far surpasses previous records and stands as both a technical marvel and a lasting cultural artifact.

For collectors, investors, and history buffs, it symbolizes the growing intersection of American heritage and modern precious metals craftsmanship.

The coin serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring value and significance of physical silver - not just as an investment, but as a medium for storytelling and national pride.

Visual Summary

Accompanying infographic above provides a quick visual overview of the record details and key facts.

Looking Ahead

As the United States prepares to celebrate its Semiquincentennial, this Guinness World Record coin from Texas Precious Metals and Sunshine Minting will undoubtedly become one of the most talked-about pieces in modern numismatics and precious metals history.

For more information and high-resolution images, visit the official page: texmetals.com/guinness-world-record


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Article based on the official July 1, 2026 press release from Texas Precious Metals.

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