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Declined by Relativity 24 days ago. Last edited by Relativity 24 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Comment: Some of your sources, such as the ones that come from www.scottsdalemint.com, are not independent of the subject, and therefore can't be used to establish notability. ‍Relativity ⚡️ 21:47, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

Scottsdale Mint, established in 2008 by owner and CEO Josh Phair, is a U.S.-based manufacturer, designer, and distributor of precious metal products. The company specializes in gold and silver bullion, coins, and bars, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Scottsdale Mint manufactures the legal tender currency in gold and silver for over 20 sovereign nations.^[1]

History

Scottsdale Mint began operations in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 2008. In 2011, the company established its main facility in Scottsdale, which serves as the center for design, manufacturing, and distribution.^[2] ^[3] In 2022, Scottsdale Mint expanded its operations with a new facility in Casper, Wyoming. ^[4] This new minting facility houses various operations, including melting and casting, surface finishing, die production, coining, vaulting, and packaging.

Leadership

Josh Phair, the founder of Scottsdale Mint, previously worked as Vice President at Willis Towers Watson. He managed North American mining practices and risk management for mining clients. After forming Scottsdale Mint initially as a bullion reseller, Scottsdale Mint transitioned from a retailer to a prominent manufacturer in the precious metals industry when it purchased a division of Materion. ^[2]

Clientele and Partnerships

Scottsdale Mint mints official coin currency and legal tender for over 20 sovereign nations, including Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Reserve Bank of Fiji, and Central Bank of Samoa.^[1] The company also partners with bullion retailers, refineries, and mining companies globally. ^[5]

Scottsdale Mint also produces legal tender for the following countries:^[6]

References

^ ^a ^b "Casper Gold And Silver Production Facility Makes Money For 20 Foreign Governments". cowboystatedaily.com. 2024-01-14. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
^ ^a ^b www.scottsdalemint.com https://www.scottsdalemint.com/about/. Retrieved 2024-06-03. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
^ Cepeda, Dan (2022-04-21). "Scottsdale Mint plans to convert former Star-Tribune building into 'major site' for manufacturing, crypto". Oil City News. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
^ Cepeda, Dan (2022-04-04). "Scottsdale Mint to announce plans for former Casper Star-Tribune building this month". Oil City News. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
^ www.scottsdalemint.com https://www.scottsdalemint.com/. Retrieved 2024-06-03. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
^ www.scottsdalemint.com https://www.scottsdalemint.com/central-bank-government-minting/. Retrieved 2024-06-03. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

[:0-1] "Casper Gold And Silver Production Facility Makes Money For 20 Foreign Governments". cowboystatedaily.com. 2024-01-14. Retrieved 2024-06-03.

[:1-2] www.scottsdalemint.com https://www.scottsdalemint.com/about/. Retrieved 2024-06-03. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

[3] Cepeda, Dan (2022-04-21). "Scottsdale Mint plans to convert former Star-Tribune building into 'major site' for manufacturing, crypto". Oil City News. Retrieved 2024-06-03.

[4] Cepeda, Dan (2022-04-04). "Scottsdale Mint to announce plans for former Casper Star-Tribune building this month". Oil City News. Retrieved 2024-06-03.

[5] www.scottsdalemint.com https://www.scottsdalemint.com/. Retrieved 2024-06-03. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

[6] www.scottsdalemint.com https://www.scottsdalemint.com/central-bank-government-minting/. Retrieved 2024-06-03. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

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