I'm curious about the process of minting coins. I want to understand the steps involved in creating coins, from the initial design to the final product. How does a blank piece of metal transform into a recognized and valuable currency?
7 answers
Arianna
Wed Nov 13 2024
The process involves forcing two dies together.
TaekwondoMasterStrengthHonorGlory
Wed Nov 13 2024
The planchet, which is a blank piece of metal, is placed between the dies.
CryptoPioneer
Wed Nov 13 2024
The amount of pressure used depends on the denomination of the coin.
Skywalker
Wed Nov 13 2024
Higher denominations typically require more pressure.
DigitalLegendGuard
Wed Nov 13 2024
The Mint operates various types of presses.