Inside the workshop

How our coins are made

From a first sketch to a pocketful of treasure. Join Muck and his dragon companion for a quick tour of how our metal coins come to life.

A little workshop magic: Muck and the dragon illustrate the process, rather than the actual factory equipment.

  1. Step 01

    Design the coin

    Every coin starts with an idea. The artwork takes shape, with details designed to read clearly at miniature scale.

  2. Step 02

    Create the steel mould

    The design is turned into a steel mould. Its recessed detail gives each cast coin its shape and character.

  3. Step 03

    Prepare the zinc alloy

    Zinc alloy is heated until molten, ready to flow into the mould and capture the design.

  4. Step 04

    Die cast the coin

    The molten alloy is injected into the mould under pressure, forming the coin and its fine details.

  5. Step 05

    Let it cool

    The metal cools and solidifies inside the mould so the coin holds its new shape.

  6. Step 06

    Release the coin

    The mould opens and the solid coin is ejected, ready for the finishing stages.

  7. Step 07

    Trim and deburr

    Excess metal from casting is removed, and rough edges are tidied up.

  8. Step 08

    Smooth the surface

    The coins tumble with finishing media to smooth their surfaces and prepare them for plating.

  9. Step 09

    Add the finish

    Plating gives the coins their chosen metallic finish, bringing the design one step closer to the tabletop.

  10. Step 10

    Dry the coins

    After finishing, the coins are dried before moving on to inspection.

  11. Step 11

    Check the details

    The coins are checked for casting and finish defects before they are selected for packing.

  12. Step 12

    Pack for adventure

    The finished coins are counted and packed, ready for their next adventure at your gaming table.