PPB December 2019

Osbo rne Co i nage Co . During the first phase, vector artwork is produced and a black-and- white layout is sent to the customer for approval. The customer also selects the desired metal to be used, along with the use of color printing on the coins. 1 The images are reverse-cut into die blocks. Two dies are needed to make a coin—a die for the front face and a die for the back face. 2 Both dies are placed into a press—one on the top and one on the bottom. 3 A blank metal disc is inserted between the dies and more than 150 tons of pressure is exerted on a high-speed press to transfer the reverse-image that was cut into the dies onto the coin blank. When complete, the coin is now completed reversed and readable. 4 The completed product is custom packaged, with options including a deluxe velour jewelry box, a clear capsule, a velour drawstring pouch, an easel, a wooden box with a solid or glass lid, a polybag or custom coin cards. Danielle Renda is associate editor of PPB. 1 2 3 4 Crafting The Coins | DECEMBER 2019 | 133 CONNECT