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How we make a token: |
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So, you want to know how we make a token? Ok, lets
see how it is done.
First, we start with the art. Penny Press makes an original drawing
based on your design request, or on what we might suggest for you
to use. Here is an example of some original art done by us: |
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| Once the artwork is approved by you, we get a blank die. A blank die looks like this: |
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| Now, we transfer the image to the blank die. Here is a sample of what a finished die looks like |
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| Next, the engraved die is placed in the press. A blank
made of whatever material you have chosen is put in the press. Tons
of pressure are applied, and the image is transferred to the metal
blank from the die. The pressure is released, and the token is removed
and ready to ship out to you! Here is a sample of a stuck token: |
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| Note that both sides of a token may
be struck, as in the example below: |
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