Scottsdale Mint

Know the business

The useful overview.

Scottsdale describes itself as a private US designer, manufacturer and distributor founded by Josh Phair in 2008. It identifies manufacturing in Casper, Wyoming and work for foreign issuing authorities. These are company statements; the issuer and specifications of a particular coin still need to be checked separately.[1]

The catalog includes bullion bars and rounds, wildlife subjects, the Biblical Series and shaped or design-led pieces. A familiar theme is not necessarily licensed entertainment merchandise. In particular, the Samoa ALIEN series name should not be turned into an Alien film-franchise tag without supporting evidence.[2][3]

Historical product pages can help identify an edition but may also carry pause notices. The researched 2021 Congo Silverback Gorilla listing is one such example. An old product page or series archive is not a current production schedule or an assurance that an issue can be ordered.[4]

The company gives 2008 as its start, while BBB’s business-start field gives 2012; the difference is unresolved. On November 5, 2026, BBB listed Scottsdale Mint as not accredited, rated D−, and cited failure to respond to five complaints as its rating reason. This is a complaint-handling signal, not a metal-authenticity finding or a complete measure of customer outcomes.[1][7]

Names & chapters

How the story developed.

1. 2008

   Company’s stated founding

   Scottsdale’s own history dates its founding by Josh Phair to 2008.[1]

2. 2012

   Different BBB business-start field

   BBB records a 2012 business-start date. The source does not resolve why this differs from the company’s 2008 account.[7]

3. 2021

   Historical Congo Silverback example

   The cited 2021 Gorilla page documents an earlier issue and carries series-pause context. It is not a current availability claim.[4]

Follow an interest

What to explore.

• Bullion bars and rounds
• Wildlife collector coins
• Biblical Series
• Shaped silver

Check the details

Before you buy.

Read the current item and checkout terms. These notes summarize dated company policies, not a promise about your order. Applicable consumer rights still matter.

Open the references

Research this name.

1. Company account

   Company and manufacturing background

   Understand the business’s stated history and maker role.[1]

   Government-customer and manufacturing claims are attributed to the company, not a comprehensive independent audit.

2. Official catalog

   Explore collector series

   Find themes and follow through to an individual issue.[2]

   Distinguish coins from rounds and historical listings from current offers.

3. Company policy

   Processing, shipping and service FAQ

   Check practical ordering information.[5]

   Some deadlines and threshold wording conflict with other published terms.

4. Company policy

   Formal transaction terms

   Read binding-order, return and claim requirements.[6]

   Discretionary relief and substantial costs apply.

5. External business-profile service

   BBB complaints and business-practices record

   Read the business-practices record and the platform’s explanation of its process.[7]

   BBB does not authenticate precious metal or certify these products. Its record is one source, not a Collect Silver score or comprehensive transaction assessment.