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Changer Mints
Thomas Hicks founded Changer Mints in 2018 to issue blockchain tokens backed by vaulted gold and silver in Nevada.
Changer Mints
No more change problems | Changer Mints pvt. ltd. is a company based on a social innovation. Problem of small change has had deep socio-economic implications in India as well as in other developing economies. We at Changer Mints, have set out to bring the change.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2018
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Las Vegas
Corporate office
Las Vegas, NV, United States
Principals
Thomas O. Hicks
Founder & CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What does Changer Mints actually do?
Changer Mints issues ChangeGold and ChangeSilver tokens — blockchain-based digital assets each backed by a specific, serial-numbered gold or silver bar held in a Nevada vault. The firm operates as a non-depository trust, not an investment fund. It generates revenue from minting, storage, and redemption fees rather than management or performance fees on pooled capital.
Who runs Changer Mints?
Thomas Hicks is the founder and CEO. He established the firm in Las Vegas in 2018. Additional team members and their roles are not publicly disclosed.
How are ChangeGold and ChangeSilver tokens custody and audited?
The physical gold and silver backing each token is stored in a vault in Las Vegas, Nevada. An independent accounting firm verifies the metal inventory on a quarterly basis, and the inventory is insured by Lloyd's of London. Each token is redeemable for a specific, serial-numbered bar, distinguishing the model from a fractional-reserve or pool-based structure.
Is Changer Mints a single family office?
No. Changer Mints is a technology company that tokenizes precious metals. It is not structured as a family office and does not manage third-party investment portfolios or discretionary capital. The firm's balance sheet is used to acquire bullion that directly backs its token supply.
Does Changer Mints invest in startups or commit to venture funds?
No. The firm has no known venture capital or fund-of-funds activity. Its capital allocation is limited to acquiring gold and silver bullion for vaulting and tokenization. There are no publicly disclosed investments in operating companies, third-party funds, or real estate.
Where does Changer Mints physically operate?
The firm is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, where its bullion vaulting and custodial operations are also located. There are no known additional domestic or international offices.
What blockchain networks are ChangeGold and ChangeSilver available on?
The tokens are issued on Ethereum-compatible networks. The March 2024 Coinbase Wallet integration confirmed self-custody support on Ethereum. Changer Mints may support additional EVM-compatible chains, though the firm primarily references Ethereum infrastructure in its public communications.
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