First Commemorative Mint

What First Commemorative Mint does

First Commemorative Mint Inc. is a private U.S.-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer specializing in commemorative coins, collectible currency, and numismatic gift products. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Farmingdale, the company operates exclusively through its Magento-powered website fcmint.com, which serves individual hobbyist collectors, serious numismatists, and gift buyers worldwide via global shipping. The catalog is organized by U.S. denomination (Dollars, Quarters, Half Dollars, Dimes, Nickels, Cents) and series (Presidential, State Quarters, National Parks, American Women, American Innovation), and extends into precious metals (Silver Eagles, gold coins/bars, PAMP bullion), third-party graded coins (NGC, ANACS, ICG), licensed IP collectibles (Disney, Star Wars, Super Heroes, Star Trek), paper money and obsolete currency, ancient/biblical coins, and thematic collections (WWII sets, Bicentennial, proof sets). Price points span roughly $4.95 for entry-level collectibles to $1,499.95 for comprehensive sets, with discounts up to 50% and select free shipping used as promotional levers.

The business model is straightforward retail: one-time e-commerce transactions with no subscription or recurring contract layer, except for a recently introduced AutoShip Collections line. Payment processing is secured via VeriSign SSL, and the company offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. Customer acquisition channels are limited to website content, an email newsletter, and social login via Facebook and Google — no paid advertising, content marketing, events, or third-party marketplace presence is evident. The company has 11–50 employees, is bootstrapped with no disclosed funding, no M&A activity, and no public listing. Dolores Didiot is identified as Founder & Executive Director. There is no evidence of AI/ML, proprietary technology beyond standard e-commerce, or significant operational scale beyond the small core team.

Name

First Commemorative Mint

Legal name

First Commemorative Mint Inc.

Website

https://fcmint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

First Commemorative Mint is a private U.S. e-commerce retailer selling commemorative coins, collectible currency, graded coins, precious metals, licensed IP coins, and paper money directly to hobbyist collectors and gift buyers worldwide via fcmint.com.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Collectible Coins & Numismatics

NAICS

Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (45942)

SIC

Jewelry, Precious Metal (3911)

akta.pro primary industry

Coins, Currency & Bullion Collectibles Retail (Numismatics) (CRALAGAF)

Keywords

• Commemorative coins
• Numismatic collectibles
• Graded coins
• Precious metal coins
• Collectible currency

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmingdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Coin Sales: The company generates revenue through direct retail sales of commemorative coins, collectible coin sets, graded coins, paper money, and numismatic products. Products are sold at fixed prices with standard e-commerce transactions. Revenue is one-time per transaction rather than recurring, with no subscription model visible.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

First Commemorative Mint operates an online retail store selling commemorative coins, collectible paper money, precious-metal products, and themed coin sets to individual collectors and gift buyers worldwide. The catalog is organized by denomination and series (Silver Eagles, Gold, U.S. Dollars, Quarters, Half Dollars, Paper Money) and includes licensed IP collections, professionally graded coins from NGC/ANACS/ICG, and ancient/historical coins.

Product overview

First Commemorative Mint operates an e-commerce platform specializing in commemorative coins, collectible currency, and precious metal products for numismatic collectors. The product portfolio centers on U.S. coins organized by denomination (Dollars, Quarters, Half Dollars, Dimes, Nickels, Cents) and series (Presidential, State Quarters, National Parks, American Women), complemented by precious metals (Silver Eagles, Gold coins/bars, PAMP products), graded/certified coins (NGC, ANACS, ICG), licensed collectibles (Disney, Star Wars, Super Heroes, Star Trek), paper money/currency, and specialized thematic collections (WWII coins, ancient coins, mixed coin sets). The platform includes standard e-commerce functionality (account management, shopping cart, wishlist, checkout) and is not a SaaS or technology platform product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Silver Eagles American Silver Eagle coins, the official silver bullion coin of the United States, available in various conditions and formats. Targeted at precious-metal buyers and silver collectors.
• Gold Coins and Bars Gold commemorative coins including 1/1000 ounce gold coins featuring various themes (Coca Cola, Guardian Angel, Titanic, Mt. Rushmore, Cat Paw Print), gold-plated products, and gold bars including Morgan Dollar design silver bars. Targeted at gold collectors and themed-coin buyers.
• PAMP Precious Metals PAMP (Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux) brand gold and silver bullion products, including certified bars and coins. Targeted at precious-metal investors seeking branded, certified bullion.
• U.S. Dollar Coins Comprehensive selection of U.S. dollar coins including Morgan Dollars, Peace Dollars, Eisenhower Dollars, Susan B. Anthony Dollars, Native American/Sacagawea Dollars, Presidential Dollars, and American Innovation Dollars. Targeted at U.S. coinage collectors building series collections.
• Presidential Dollars Presidential dollar coin series honoring U.S. presidents from George Washington through Ronald Reagan, available in various grades including PR70 Deep Cameo proof sets. Targeted at collectors of U.S. presidential and political memorabilia.
• U.S. Quarters Extensive quarter collection including Pre-Washington quarters, Washington Quarters, State Quarters, National Parks quarters (America the Beautiful program), and American Women Quarters. Targeted at series collectors and historical coin enthusiasts.
• America the Beautiful National Parks Quarters Five-piece quarter sets commemorating U.S. national parks with various finishes including Brilliant Uncirculated, 24K gold-plated, colorized, and hologrammed versions. Targeted at nature enthusiasts, national parks memorabilia collectors, and gift buyers.
• U.S. Half Dollars Half dollar collection featuring JFK commemoratives, Barber halves, Walking Liberty halves, and Franklin halves in silver and standard compositions. Targeted at U.S. coinage collectors.
• Paper Money and Currency Obsolete currency, colorized bills, coin and currency sets, including Confederate bank notes, Silver Certificates, and special commemorative currency. Targeted at paper money collectors and historical currency enthusiasts.
• Graded Coins Professional coin grading services including NGC and ANACS certified coins in various conditions (MS67, PR70, VF) covering U.S. and world coins. Targeted at collectors and investors seeking third-party authenticated, condition-graded coins.
• Licensed Collectible Coins Officially licensed coin collections featuring intellectual properties including Disney, Star Wars, Super Heroes, and Star Trek themes. Targeted at pop-culture fans, gift buyers, and franchise memorabilia collectors.
• Coin Collecting Kits Starter kits and collecting sets designed for new collectors, including classic coin sets with educational materials and various U.S. coin series. Targeted at new collectors, gift recipients, and entry-level numismatists.
• Mixed Coin Sets and Collections Thematic coin collections including Vanishing Classic Coins, First Decade of S Mint Proof Coins, Statue of Liberty Collection, A Century of U.S. Coins, 100 Years of American Nickels, Bicentennial sets, and proof sets. Targeted at series collectors and themed-coin enthusiasts.
• WWII Historical Coins Specialized collections of World War II-era coins including 1943 Steel Pennies, Shell Case Pennies, Silver Nickels, and commemorative WWII sets. Targeted at military history collectors and WWII memorabilia enthusiasts.
• Ancient and World Coins Ancient Roman Empire coins, biblical coins (Widow's Mite), and international coinage from various historical periods and countries. Targeted at ancient coin collectors, biblical history enthusiasts, and world numismatists.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stack's Bowers Galleries: Specialized numismatics auction house handling rare U.S. coins, paper money, and ancient coins. Overlaps with FCMint's high-value graded and ancient coin categories.
• Heritage Auctions: Largest U.S. auction house for coins, currency, and collectibles. Competes with FCMint in the high-end graded and rare coin segment but operates through auctions rather than fixed-price e-commerce.
• eBay (Collectibles & Coins vertical): Massive online marketplace with a deep collectible coins and currency category. Represents the dominant alternative channel where buyers can source many of the same items FCMint sells.

Direct peers

• APMEX: One of the largest online precious metals and numismatics retailers in the U.S., selling silver, gold, and collectible coins directly to consumers via a similar e-commerce model. Closest direct competitor by channel and product mix.
• JM Bullion: Major online dealer of precious metals and government-issued coins, competing head-to-head with FCMint on Silver Eagles, gold coins, and graded collectibles through a DTC e-commerce storefront.
• GovMint: Online retailer specializing in U.S. Mint commemorative coins, proof sets, and collectible currency from government mints. Nearly identical product positioning and customer base as First Commemorative Mint.
• Littleton Coin Company: Long-established mail-order and online coin retailer offering U.S. coin sets, starter kits, and collectible currency. Direct competitor in the hobbyist collector segment.
• Provident Metals: Online precious metals and numismatics retailer selling silver, gold, and graded coins with a comparable DTC model and product mix to FCMint.
• SilverTowne: U.S. precious metals dealer and private mint selling silver/gold coins and bars online, including commemorative and licensed collectible lines that overlap with FCMint's catalog.

Emerging players

• MintProducts.com: Smaller online retailer of U.S. Mint commemorative coins and collectibles, comparable to FCMint in scale and assortment but with narrower category depth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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