Artisan Creations

Each coin is individually struck using traditional methods and solid metals

The Art of Minting

Every coin begins as raw metal and transforms through passion, precision, and countless hours of meticulous craftsmanship

A Labor of Love

This is where traditional craftsmanship meets modern precision. We blend the best of both worlds: hand-ground dies polished to a mirror finish, laser-engraved designs, and coins struck one at a time on a custom-built 100-ton hydraulic press. We combine cutting-edge technology with time-honored metalworking techniques.

In our process, the coins don’t always turn out perfect, and we consider that part of their charm. While we do remelt coins with deep flaws, we also embrace the small imperfections—slight variations in strike depth, a design that’s little off center, or a tiny portion of the ingot that didn’t roll out quite flat. These aren’t defects; they’re fingerprints of the making process. There’s beauty in imperfection, and we believe it should be recognized, not hidden away.

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Design & Conception

Every coin begins with artistic vision. Designs are hand-crafted, sometimes on paper and sometimes digitally. Designs might be made in a few hours or maybe a few days, it really depends on the complexity of the art. The artwork must then be prepared to create the proper negative image for the die.

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Die Preparation

Die blanks are meticulously ground and polished by hand through multiple stages until a mirror finish is accomplished. This painstaking process takes several hours per blank and demands absolute precision—any imperfection will transfer to every coin struck.

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Laser Engraving

Using a fiber laser, the design is carefully engraved into each die blank over several hours. Precision is critical—a single millimeter of error means starting completely over. After engraving, dies are cleaned and re-polished without disturbing the engraved details, adding a few more hours of delicate work.

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Metal Preparation

Metal is melted in a crucible and poured into ingot molds. Each ingot is then rolled out in a hand-cranked mill to achieve the precise thickness needed. The metal must be repeatedly annealed (heat-treated) between rollings to prevent cracking—a cycle of mill, anneal, mill, anneal that requires both patience and skill.

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Blank Creation

Once the metal reaches the correct thickness, blanks are punched out. For one-ounce coins, each blank must meet exact weight specifications—any underweight piece is remelted. A typical ingot of 12-13 ounces yields only 4-6 coin blanks. The process of melting, pouring, rolling, and punching takes a couple of hours per ingot.

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Striking the Coin

Each coin is struck using a custom die and collar setup on a specially designed 100-ton hydraulic press. This equipment, built in-house, replicates the traditional techniques used by other established mints. The strike must be perfect—too little pressure and the design won’t transfer; too much and the coin is damaged.

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Quality Control & Finishing

Every coin is personally inspected by eye—there’s no substitute for human judgment in identifying flaws. While some minor flaws give a coin character, major flaws cannot be passed over. Coins that don’t meet standards are remelted for the next batch. Those that pass inspection are hand-polished and tumbled in steel media with specialized compounds, a process that takes approximately a full day to achieve the desired finish.

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The Final Result

What emerges is more than just a chunk of metal or a simple decoration—it’s a testament to traditional craftsmanship in an age of mass production. Each coin carries the marks of human hands, the weight of real metal, and the soul of an artisan who truly cares about his work.

Why This Matters

In a world of cheap imports and machine-stamped trinkets, we believe something made by hand—with real skill, real materials, and real care—has intrinsic value that goes beyond its price tag. These coins are built to last generations, to be handled, treasured, and passed down. That’s the difference between a product and an heirloom.

Get in Touch

Have a question about our coins? Interested in a custom order? We’d love to hear from you.

The Journey

Since around 2020, I’ve been obsessed with the challenge of creating truly distinctive minted coins from the ground up. What started as experimentation—pouring metal into graphite molds and producing coins one by one with a fiber laser—slowly evolved into something far more ambitious. After years of trial, error, and refinement, I engineered a complete minting system built around a custom-made 100-ton hydraulic press. Every piece that leaves this mint represents that journey: hands-on experimentation, relentless iteration, and a commitment to pushing traditional metalworking techniques into something uniquely my own.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our coins and ordering process

What metals do you use for your coins?

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We craft our coins from genuine solid metals including copper, bronze, brass, silver (.999 fine), and occasionally specialty alloys. Every coin is made from the real metal advertised—no plating or base metal cores. Each piece has weight, substance, and may develop a natural patina over time.

How long does it take to make a coin?

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Each batch takes several days to complete. We don’t rush our craftsmanship.

Do you ship internationally?

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Almost always. There are exceptions at times but we don’t control those exceptions. If you are outside of the US and shipping doesn’t work for you at check out, get in touch with us and we’ll look into it for you.

Are these coins legal tender?

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No, our coins are artistic collectibles and fantasy currency, not legal tender.

Can I request a custom design?

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Absolutely! We love custom projects. Whether it’s a personal commission, corporate gift, wedding favor, or something completely unique, we can work with you to create something special. Custom orders require a design consultation, die creation fee, and minimum order quantity. Get in Touch to discuss your vision.

How do custom orders work?

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Custom orders Require a minimum amount of 25 coins and include a die creation fee. The die fee ranges from 200-350 depending on a few variables. There is a bulk pricing option for custom orders over 25 coins.

  • 25-49 coins = 6 off per coin
  • 50 coins = 8 off per coin
  • 75 coins = 11 off per coin
  • 100 coins = 15 off per coin and 50 off of die creation fee.

Any orders over 100 coins will be assessed per basis and carry the maximum discount of 100 coins.

How should I care for my coins?

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This is going to vary from person to person and is also different per metal type. If you want to handle them, you can! If you want to keep them in a plastic case or put them on display, that’s ok too. The way you care for your coins will change based on how you want to interact with them. Some people prefer a natural patina and some prefer to maintain a bright shine. It’s really up to you.

What’s your return policy?

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We stand behind our work. If you’re not completely satisfied, you can return undamaged coins within 1 week for a full refund (minus shipping). Items must be in original condition. This only applies to “in stock” items when purchased.

Example: If 7 coins of a type are “in stock” and you order 10 coins, only the amount that was “in stock”, in this case, 7, may be returned and 3 may not be returned. When we produce coins beyond what we have in stock, that forces us to obtain more material that we may not already have on hand which we are unable to get a refund for ourselves.

Bulk, custom, and limited run orders are non-refundable.

We’re a small operation that values every customer—if there’s an issue, we’ll do our best to make it right.

Will you do any limited runs?

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We’ve considered this. If there is enough interest it’s something we’d likely be willing to do.

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