Sunshine Minting

Sunshine Minting: frequently asked questions

Why is Sunshine Minting silver often priced lower than sovereign mint products?

Sunshine Minting is a private mint producing high-volume commodity bullion, not legal-tender coins. Without a government mandate or numismatic premium attached, its bars and rounds trade closer to the raw metal value. Sovereign mint products typically carry a collector or legal-tender premium on top of the melt value.

Is Sunshine Minting still in business?

Yes. Sunshine Minting remains an active private mint. As of 2026, it is wholly owned by Gold.com, Inc. (formerly A-Mark Precious Metals), which acquired the remaining stake in April 2026. The company operates facilities in Nevada, Idaho, and Rhode Island, and supplies planchets to sovereign mints worldwide.

How can I tell if a Sunshine Minting silver bar is genuine?

Sunshine Minting introduced its MintMark SI security feature in 2012. A micro-engraved mark on the reverse is invisible to the naked eye; placing the proprietary decoder lens over it reveals the word VALID vertically and a Sunshine sunburst pattern horizontally. Buying from a reputable bullion dealer also reduces the risk of encountering counterfeits.

Where is Sunshine Minting based, and who owns it?

Sunshine Minting is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada (United States). The company traces its origins to 1979 and has been operated under Tom Power since 2007. In April 2026, Gold.com, Inc. (NYSE: GOLD, formerly A-Mark Precious Metals) completed a full acquisition, taking 100% ownership.

Does Sunshine Minting sell directly to the public?

Sunshine Minting operates primarily as a wholesale supplier and custom minting service for bullion dealers, sovereign mints, and financial institutions. Its branded products (bars, rounds, planchets) are sold through authorised bullion dealers, not directly to individual buyers via the company's own retail channel.