en.Wedoany.com Reported - Texas Precious Metals has been certified by Guinness World Records for producing the world's heaviest silver coin, a commemorative piece weighing 2,500 troy ounces with .9999 purity, minted in collaboration with Sunshine Minting. The coin, created to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, officially received the title during a record announcement and unveiling ceremony held at the Austin Arena Hall in Texas.

This reverse proof legal tender silver coin features a heraldic eagle and Liberty Bell on the obverse, while the reverse bears the image of the Statue of Liberty's hand holding a torch along with the years 1776–2026. It has a face value of $250 and a reeded edge. The finished piece is housed in a custom display case and weighs approximately 200 pounds. The official record weight was verified using a Rice Lake Weighing Systems Definity High Precision Scale provided by D&G Scale, as part of the Guinness World Records adjudication process.

Tarek Saab, CEO and co-founder of Texas Precious Metals, stated that the project was intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. He noted that the collaboration with Sunshine Minting turned the vision into reality, showcasing what can be achieved through American craftsmanship, precision, and innovation. The record-breaking silver coin was manufactured by Sunshine Minting at its facility in Henderson, Nevada, and both companies received Guinness World Records recognition for the achievement.