I'm curious about the operation of a coin mint. How does it actually produce coins? What are the steps and processes involved in minting a coin from start to finish?
6 answers
Giuseppe
Thu Nov 07 2024
The Mint operates various types of presses.
Tommaso
Thu Nov 07 2024
The fundamental process involves the press forcing two dies together.
GinsengBoostPower
Thu Nov 07 2024
The planchet is the blank metal disc that will become a coin.
CryptoEnthusiast
Thu Nov 07 2024
The amount of pressure applied varies based on the coin's denomination.
Riccardo
Wed Nov 06 2024
This pressure ensures that the designs are clearly impressed onto the planchet.