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I saw that but, I figured that did not really apply as currency coins sandwich different metals together so, they need more force and a 5 oz silver coin is huge.

How much force is needed to die strike a silver coin? I saw a custom hammered die set up made for a 1.25 coin. I asked about having one made for a coin 1.75 inches but, was told I would need around 160 tons of force to get a good image rendering. That seems like a lot considering it is only a 1/2 inch difference. A machinist told me it can be done with much less. Maybe around 30 tons.

I just used that image as an example. I want to use silver. In many videos like this one Molds. It shows molds that have the artwork already in it which would make them perfectly round. I want the edges to look like an old pirate coin like the image I posted. How are those designs put on? Is it pressed on? hammered?

I know it is poured and stamped but, what is necessary? What kind of die? Do I need a press, or can I hammer it? I would like to make 1/2 oz to 1 oz silver coins.

Why do people not buy silver grain instead of rounds? Rounds are usually sold much higher than spot price. If you have a reputable dealer of which there are many online why not buy grain and melt into bars yourself? Also, would the rounds I attached be cast or stamped? I would like to make something that looks like those old pirate coins/doubloons. Thank you

Would it be possible to have examples of different kinds of casts? I would especially like to see examples of Hand Sculpt 3D Relief and 3D Computerized Engraved STL *trying to decide on look.

Any estimates? Any specifications one should look for? Do some work only with silver, gold, copper?

When making the artwork for a die is there a type of art or color scheme that should be used? I know it must be high resolution but, does it need to be Vector, Black and white, an outline, does it matter?

Where can I read up on the different types of silver casting and minting? What kind of startup costs would one be looking at? Are there any budget die casting machines for smaller production runs?

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Anyone know where I can have Custom Rounds/coins made? I would like to have them made for my union brothers. I have read that sand casting is a more economical way to have them made but cannot find anything. Same with stamped. Thank you