Golden State Mint

Golden State Mint is a privately-owned boutique mint with operations in Southern California and Central Florida. The mint specializes in the minting of highly-stylized precious metal coins in gold, silver, copper. The mint also produces silver bars ranging from 1oz to 1kg in weight. Golden State Mint was founded in 1974 by Jim Pavlakos. Later Jim’s son, Andrew Pavlakos, also joined the mint as an owner.

Golden State Mint offers a variety of services to customers including bullion conversion, bulk bullion production, and custom minting. The custom minting process is particularly unique and enables customers to have their own coin ideas come to life with the help of Golden State Mint designers. The mint also fulfills orders for private investors and collectors, allow them to buy directly from the mint in bulk instead from distributors. For those customers who meet the minimum order requirements, they can save a good portion of money compared to buying from a third-party.

Reviews of the Mint

Customers praise Golden State Mint for their beautiful designs, fast shipping, and occasional sales. According to reviews products are delivered perfectly packaged and in pristine condition. Purchasers describe the quality of the metal and engraving as second to none. Golden State Mint products are also IRA-eligible, making them an attractive choice for investors.

When it comes to a variety of coin designs, Golden State Mint has something for everyone. From traditional rounds like Walking Liberty and the Buffalo Nickel, the company also produces coins featuring more modern takes on the Chinese zodiac, cryptocurrency, the 2nd Amendment, anti-establishment themes and more. Based on their reputation of quality and the many appealing designs, we feel that adding Golden State Mint bullion to your collection is worth consideration.

Mint Location

Golden State mint has locations in Fullerton, CA and Lake Mary, FL. The company does not have addresses listed on its own website, however, the following addresses are affiliated with the mint and listed on a number of industry directories.

Florida

PO Box 953099
Lake Mary, Florida, United States

California

1101 E Ash Ave-C
Fullerton, CA 92831

Golden State Mint’s Claim to Fame

Golden State Mint is unique among sovereign mints in that it offers a custom minting program to the public. Custom minted bullion can be created for special events, corporate giveaways, or just for personal enjoyment. Sizes range from 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 5 and 10 oz, and custom packaging can be created for presentation purposes. While the design expense can range from $500 towards $2,000, the ability to design your own coins is a tempting proposition.

Examples of Golden State Mint Bullion

Below is an example of a Golden State Mint one troy ounce silver bar.

Videos of Golden State Mint

Golden State Mint has produced a few videos featuring detailed looks of some of their most stunning silver rounds.

Here is a video of a proof of the Black Swan coin from the mint’s Silver Shield series.

Here is a look at the 1oz “Zuckerborg” coin, also from the Silver Shield series. The coin features an engraving of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg revealed as a cyborg.

Executives

Golden State Mint is run by father and son, Jim and Andrew Pavlakos.

 

 

Content updated on Jan. 1st, 2023