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Proof coin effect on die -- both frosted look & mirror look

Q. Sir,
I want you to help me in making coin die in double texture, that is, frosting and mirror look finish, (proof coin die). By which process this can be possible?

60022-1a 60022-1b

pankaj mehta
die maker - India
October 10, 2015

A. Most of the finishing work is done prior to the finish strike. The bright polished background look is achieved from processing the blank coins in a steel burnishing operation prior to the final hit. The frosted look is achieved by glass beading the finish to blank or the die.

AF Kenton
retired business owner - Hatboro, Pennsylvania
October 12, 2015

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