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Antique Bronze Coins

Antique Bronze Is the most popular of our custom coins. Coated with an antiquing catalyst. The raised areas illuminate against the dark recesses when polished, giving it a sophisticated and unique look.

Antique Copper is reddish brown in color and made from solid copper. Coated with an antiquing catalyst. The raised areas illuminate against the dark recesses when polished, giving it a sophisticated and unique look.

Antique Gold Coated with an antiquing catalyst. The raised areas illuminate against the dark recesses when polished, giving it a sophisticated and unique look.

Antique Silver Coated with an antiquing catalyst. The raised areas illuminate against the dark recesses when polished, giving it a sophisticated and unique look.

Antique bronze coinsRhodium: The use of rhodium plating on our coins has become increasingly popular with our customers. Rhodium is a member of the platinum metals group. Rhodium was first isolated in 1803 and the primary sources for rhodium are in Russia, South Africa, and Canada.

Rhodium has an extraordinary resistance to most acids and corrosive substances and it has great Hardness and high reflectivity. It is one of the few white metals that will remain bright and reflective under most conditions. One of the minor trade offs for plating with rhodium instead of silver is that the rhodium finish will not be as bright or reflective as a silver finish. Rhodium reflects about 71%-80% of the light rays that strike it. Silver reflects up to 94% of all incidental light that strikes it. However, over the long term rhodium will stay brighter than silver because of its great resistance to tarnishing. Rhodium has an almost identical look as Silver.

24 kt Gold-Plated. Gold Plating has a bright gold finish.

Copper is reddish in color and made from solid copper.

Nickel Silver is a great choice for bright silver finish.

Satin finish gives a soft-brushed look to the finish.

Authentic Pewter: The classic look of Pewter allows for a high degree of detail in complex designs and has a dark silver appearance. The surface is slightly pitted.

A choice of metals are also available when a budget is a consideration.

Coins are regarded as a lasting and valued tribute to an individual. Alternatively they may celebrate a specific event or moment in time.

COLOR:

We can add as many colors as you wish and all colors can be custom colored matched.

HARD ENAMEL

Very similar production to traditional cloisonn¨¦ except that a special resin is utilized to provide colors. This allows the ability to match all colors. This process also does not require an epoxy dome for protection as the surface is hand polished to the same level as the raised metal. Recommended for best quality for small details. Metal borders trap each color.

SOFT ENAMEL

This process uses a die-struck metal the same thickness as used for hard enamel. The same recessed areas with metal borders are hand color filled with soft enamel resin then baked to harden. The surface has recessed areas and epoxy domes can be added to protect and finish the surface color. Color matching is available.

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OPTIONS

Custom Edges: There are normally three kinds of edge cuts. Wavy cut, rope cut and twisted cut.

Consecutive numbered: All coins can be consecutively numbered.

Cut Outs: Recessed areas can be cut out for a small set up charge.

Sand Blasting offers a Jewelry-like appearance. This is a two tone look where the recessed areas are sandblasted and the raised areas are shiny.

Epoxy can be added to enhance and protect your design.

Traditional Sizes: Our custom made coins are available in these three 1.5", 1.75", 2" However if
you require other than these sizes, just ask. Custom coins can be made into any shape.

Custom Dies: Two and three dimensional die struck coins, medallions and key chains are available in many sizes. Great detail can be accomplished by creating a 3-d custom die on one or two sides. 3-d images will appear sculpted.
We take great pride in supporting our troops "Commander¡¯s Coins" - "Challenge Coins" - "Unit Coins" - "Squadron Coins"

Production time 3 weeks. Add 2 weeks for pre-production samples. Shipping times 3-5 business days via UPS or 20-30 days via regular mail to an APO/FPO

Pre-production samples: No Additional Charge

Two simple steps to produce your coins

1. Choose a size from one of three main sizes (1.5", 1 3/4" or 2") keep in mind 95% of all our coin orders are made in these three sizes. Please call for a quote for larger coin sizes.

2. Choose a finish from any of the following: antique silver, antique gold, brass, shiny nickel or shiny gold.