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         GENERAL INFORMATION  -  Most coin rings are made from Circulated Coins.  Because they are circulated some may have small nicks, scratches and wear.  Although we try to pick coins that will make good quality rings, please be aware that there may be minor flaws in the ring because of this. 
 
You are responsible for providing me an accurate ring size.  If I make the ring to the size you specify and it does not fit, I will resize it for free (if possible).   I want you to be happy with your purchase but cannot offer refunds or exchanges on something made just for you.
 
Make sure you know your ring size.  If you are not sure of the size ring you
wear, you should get your ring finger measured at any jewelry store.  
 
The "Optimum Ring Sizes"  are listed for each type of coin and should guide
your selection.  Larger and smaller rings are usually possible, but the look
and balance of the ring is usually diminished when sized outside of the
optimum range.
 
There is always a slight taper associated with double sided coin rings. This taper will either show up on the inside of the ring, or on the outside. This is due to the outer edge of the coin being thicker than the center of the coin, which will become the other edge of the ring when its finished. Rather than end up with the taper on the outside where it would diminish the ring's appearance,  we choose to leave the taper on the inside. This produces a more symmetrical looking ring when worn.   When we measure the ring we go by the end of the ring with the smallest diameter to determine the size. 
 
Some people are sensitive to non-precious metals worn against their skin.  If you show a reaction to nickel, copper, or brass, the clear jewelry sealer we apply to these types of coins should solve your problem.  Another option is to limit the time you wear the ring.  If you intend to wear your ring on a daily basis, it's probably best to select a 90% silver or gold coin. 
 
Our prices are fairly consistent.  However, some rings may cost more or less depending on the type of coin, its date and availability. (Coins of certain dates are more scarce and are therefore more expensive or even unavailable).  The ever changing availability and cost of coins requires us to quote prices rather than post them in the gallery.   Whereas, the coin rings in our Ring Shop are all priced.
 
The coin rings displayed in this Gallery are samples of
what yours will look like. All rings are custom made by
year, coin type, orientation, finish and then sized to fit. 
Once you have found the right coin for the ring you want,
proceed to the "Ring Quote"  page and request a free 
price quote from The Coin Smith.    Email us if have any 
questions.    
Optimum Ring Sizes  1- 4
BARBER DIMES
US DIMES  (Optimum Ring  Sizes 1 - 4)
MERCURY DIMES
Optimum  Ring Sizes  1- 4
ROOSEVELT DIMES
Optimum  Ring Sizes  1- 4
US NICKELS  (Optimum Ring  Sizes  3 - 6) 
US QUARTERS  (Optimum Ring  Sizes  4.5 - 8.5)
US HALF DOLLARS  (Optimum Ring  Sizes  8 - 13)
US SMALL DOLLAR COINS (Optimum Ring  Sizes  6 - 10)
* Kennedy Half Dollar  (1964)  
   90% Silver, 30.61mm Diam. 
Each ring comes in a handsome velvet draw
string pouch, suitable for presentation.
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* Barber Dime, Silver  (1892-1916)
   90% Silver, 17.91mm Diam. 
* Mercury Dime, Silver  (1916 - 1945)
   90% Silver, 17.91mm Diam.
* Roosevelt Dime, Silver  (1946 - 1964)
   90% Silver, 17.91mm Diam.
* Roosevelt Dime, Clad  (1965 -  Date)
   Copper / Nickel Clad, 17.91mm Diam.
* Liberty "V" Nickel, Nickel  (1883 - 1912)
   Nickel,  21.21mm Diam 
LIBERTY "V" NICKELS
Optimum  Ring Sizes  3 - 6
Optimum  Ring Sizes  3 - 6ext.
BUFFALO NICKELS
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* Buffalo Nickel, Nickel  (1913 - 1938)
   Nickel,  21.21mm Diam. 
Optimum  Ring Sizes  3 - 6text.
JEFFERSON NICKELS
* Jefferson Nickel, Nickel  (1936 -  1941)  (1946 -  2 003)
   Nickel, 21.21mm Diam. 
* Jefferson "War" Nickel, Silver  (1942 - 1945)
   35% Silver, 21.21mm Diam.  
The reverse Jefferson nickel was redesigned in 2004 and 2005 to celebrate the Westward Expansion of America and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

The 2006 issue reverted back to the Jefferson Memorial reverse, but with an updated image of Jefferson on the obverse
* Jefferson "Peace" Nickel, Nickel  (2004) 
   Nickel,  21.21mm Diam.                   
* Jefferson "Keelboat" Nickel , Nickel (2004) 
   Nickel, 21.21mm Diam.                   
* Jefferson "Buffalo" Nickel, Nickel (2005) 
   Nickel, 21.21mm Diam.                   
* Jefferson "Ocean in View" Nickel, Nickel  (2005) 
   Nickel,  21.21mm Diam.                   
* Jefferson Nickel, Nickel  (2006 - Date)
   Nickel, 21.21mm Diam. 
BARBER QUARTERS.
Optimum  Ring Sizes  4.5 -  8.5
STANDING LIBERTY QUARTERS.
Optimum  Ring Sizes  4.5 -  8.5
WASHINGTON QUARTERS.
Optimum  Ring Sizes  4.5 -  8.5
* Washington Quarter  (1936 - 1964)
   90% Silver, 24.26mm Diam.
* Washington Quarter  (1965 - 1998, 2009 - Date)
   Copper / Nickel Clad    Unavailable: 1975
* Washington Statehood Quarter  (1999 - 2008)
   Copper / Nickel Clad, 24.26mm Diam.
   (Identify State When Requesting Quote)
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and perfect!!!  You do such great work!  They were a huge hit!

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* Franklin Half Dollar  (1948 - 1963)
   90% Silver,  30.61mm Diam. 
FRANKLIN HALF DOLLARS
Optimum  Ring Sizes  8 -  13
* Barber Quarter  (1892 - 1916) 
   90% Silver, 24.26mm Diam.                   
* Standing Liberty Quarter (1916 - 1930) 
   90% Silver,  24.26mm Diam.                   
* Washington DC & US Territories Quarter
   (2009)  Copper / Nickel Clad, 24.26mm Diam. 
   (Identify  DC or Territory When Requesting Quote)   
* Washington National Parks Quarter
   (1910 -  Date)  Copper / Nickel Clad, 24.26mm Diam. 
   (Identify  Nat. Park  When Requesting Quote).
SUSAN B ANTHONY DOLLARS
Optimum  Ring Sizes  6 -  10
* Susan B Anthony Dollar  (1979 - 1981 & 1999)
   Copper / Nickel Clad,  26.5mm Diam.
SACAGAWEA DOLLARS
Optimum  Ring Sizes  6 -  10
* Sacagawea Golden Dollar  (2000 -  2008)
   Manganese / Brass Clad, 26.5mm Diam.
* Sacagawea / Native American Dollar  (2009 -  Date)
   Manganese / Brass Clad  (Each year has a different reverse side)
   26.5mm Diam.
PRESIDENTIAL DOLLARS 
Optimum  Ring Sizes  6 -  10
* Presidential Golden Dollars  (2007 -  Date )
   Manganese / Brass Clad  (Identify  President When
   Requesting Quote), 26.5mm Diam..
US LARGE DOLLAR COINS  (Optimum Ring  Sizes  13 - 17)
BARBER HALF DOLLARS
Optimum  Ring Sizes  8 -  13
WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLARS
Optimum  Ring Sizes  8 -  13
* Barber Half Dollar  (1892 - 1915)
   90% Silver, 30.61mm Diam.
* Walking Liberty Half Dollar  (1916 - 1947)
   90% Silver, 30.61mm Diam.
KENNEDY HALF DOLLARS
Optimum  Ring Sizes  8 -  13
MORGAN SILVER DOLLARS
Optimum  Ring Sizes  13 -  17
PEACE SILVER DOLLARS
Optimum  Ring Sizes  13 -  17
* Morgan Silver Dollar  (1878 -  1904 & 1921)
   90% Silver, 38.1mm Diam.
* Peace Silver Dollar  (1921 - 1935)
   90% Silver,  38.1mm Diam.
EISENHOWER DOLLARS
Optimum  Ring Sizes:  13 -  17
WORLD COINS  
US GOLD & BULLION COINS - Replicas
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US COMMEMORATIVE COINS
* Roosevelt Dime, 90% Silver Proof  (1992 -  Date) 
   90% Silver Proof Coin, 17.91mm Diam.
* Washington Quarter 90% Silver Proof (1992 -  Date) 
   90% Silver Proof Coin, 24.26mm Diam.
   (Identify  State, Nat. Park, Territory  When Requesting Quote).
* Kennedy Half Dollar  (1971 - 1974) ( 1977 -  Date) 
   Copper / Nickel Clad,  30.61 Diam.    ext.
*  Kennedy Half Dollar 90% Silver   (1992 to Date) 
    90% Silver Proof Coin,  30.61mm Diam.
* Washington Quarter 40% Silver  (1976)  
   40% Silver / Copper Clad  (Bicentennial), 24.26mm Diam.
* Kennedy Half Dollar  40% Silver
   (1965 - 1970  & 1976)   
   40% Silver / Copper Clad,  30.61mm  Diam.
* Eisenhower Dollar  (1977 - 1978)
   Copper / Nickel Clad,  38.1mm Diam.
* Eisenhower Dollar  40% Silver (1971 - 1974 & 1976)
   40 % Silver / Copper Clad,  38.1mm Diam.
US SILVER BULLION COINS
Non-circulating bullion coins have been produced each year since 1986. They can be found in silver, gold and also platinum since 1997. The face value of these coins is legal as tender, but does not actually reflect the value of the precious metal contained therein.  We will be more than happy to make you a gold or platinum coin ring, but we ask that you supply the coin.   We do not stock or purchase gold or platinum coins for customers.   Arrangements can be made by emailing The Coin Smith for terms and shipping instructions. 
The United States resumed minting commemorative coins in 1982 for the 250th anniversary of the birth of George Washington. Modern commemoratives tend to be restricted to events, buildings and personalities of national or international importance. While silver dollars remain the traditional denomination, low-value circulating commemoratives have gained in popularity.
AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE
Optimum Ring Sizes: 16 -20
* American Silver Eagle  (1986 - Date)
   1 Oz. .999 Fine Silver,  40.6mm Diam.
The cost of making a coin ring is insignificant compared to the cost of gold coins.  We will be more than happy to make you a gold coin ring, but we ask that you supply the coin.   We do not stock or purchase gold coins for customers.   Arrangements can be made by emailing The Coin Smith for terms and shipping instructions. 
A less expensive alternative:    We have a supplier that mints exact replicas of U.S. Coins.  These coins comply with the US Hobby Protection Act - 15USC-2101 regarding reproduction coins.  They are obviously not made of  solid gold but look real impressive and make great looking coin rings.  Many of these coins are gem quality proofs and are layered in 24K gold.  If you are interested,  select  the coin you want,  we'll select 
the year from the replicas we have on hand.  You'll 
receive an impressive looking coin ring, for a fraction
of the cost.  
Please be advised that in order to comply with the US Hobby Protection Act - 15USC-2101, all replica coins manufactured or minted must have the word 'COPY' imprinted on the reverse.    (Normally inside the band).
$5 GOLD HALF EAGLES - (Replicas)
The Half Eagle is a $5 Gold US Coin that was authorized by the Act of April 2, 1792. It was the first gold coin actually struck for the United States. These tribute replicas are the exact same size as the originals but are minted from .999 pure copper and  layered in 24K Gold.      
$10 GOLD EAGLES - (Replicas)
The Eagle is a $10 Gold US Coin that was authorized by the Act of April 2, 1792. It was produced by United States Mints from 1795 to 1933, except for the years 1805 to 1837.  These tribute replicas are the exact same size as the originals but are minted from .999 pure copper and layered in 24K Gold.                
$20 GOLD DOUBLE EAGLES - (Replicas)
The $20 double eagle gold US coin was first minted as a pattern coin in 1849. The first coin produced for general circulation was made in 1850.  These tribute replicas are the exact same size as the originals but are minted from .999 pure copper and layered in 24K Gold.     
GOLD BULLION COINS - (Replicas)
Gold Bullion Coins are modern US gold coins also known as American Eagle Gold Coins and American Gold Buffalo Coins that were authorized by the Bullion Coin Act of 1985. They were first produced by the United States Mint in 1986. These tribute replicas are the exact same size as the originals but are minted from .999 pure copper and layered in 24K Gold.
* $20 Double Eagle (Liberty Head) - Replica     Optimum Ring Size: 10 - 14
   .999 Copper, Layered in 24K Gold,  34mm Diam. 
* $20 Double Eagle (St. Guadens) - Replica     Optimum Ring Size:  10 - 14
   .999 Copper, Layered in 24K Gold, 34mm Diam.
* $5 Half Eagle (Liberty Head) - Replica     Optimum Ring Size:  3 - 6
   .999 Copper, Layered in 24K Gold,  21.6 mm Diam.
* $10 Eagle (Liberty Head) - Replica     Optimum Ring Size: 6.5 - 10
   .999 Copper, Layered in 24K Gold, 27mm Diam.
* $10 Eagle (Indian Head) - Replica     Optimum Ring Size:  6.5 - 10
   .999 Copper, Layered in 24K Gold,  27mm Diam.
* $50 Gold American Eagle  -  (Replica)     Optimum Ring Size:  9.5 - 13
   .999 Copper, Layered in 24K Gold, 32.7mm Diam.
* $50 American Gold Buffalo  -  (Replica)     Optimum Ring Size: 9.5 - 13
   .999 Copper, Layered in 24K Gold, 32.7mm Diam.
Commemorative coins 
Modern commemoratives have been minted since 1982. A complete list is available here.

Optimum Ring Sizes  & Composition of US Modern Commemorative Coins

   Type                                 Optimum Ring Size     Total Wt.       Diameter                 Composition                 90% Silver Proofs   

Half Dollar                                     8 - 13                   11.34 g         30.61 mm        Copper 92%, Nickel 8%,             1982 & 1993
Dollar                                           13 - 17                  26.73 g          38.1 mm         Silver 90%, Copper 10%                   
Half Eagle  $5                                3 -  6                    8.359 g         21.59 mm        Gold 90%, Silver 6%, Copper 4%     
Eagle  $10                                     6 - 10                   16.718 g       26.92 mm        Gold 90%, Silver 6%, Copper 4%        
First Spouse Eagle Bullion           6 - 10                  14.175 g        26.49 mm        Gold 99.99%                 
                                                                                                                                                                              

There are far to many Commemorative Coins to list in this Gallery so I have limited it to a few of the more popular ones.   I have included a link to a listing of Modern US Commemoratives.  Let the optimum ring size chart below guide your search.  If you see something you like, use the "Request Price Quote"  form to submit your request.  Use the "Comment" field to help identify the Commemorative Coin. 
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US COMMEMORATIVE HALF DOLLERS  
Ring Sizes: 8 - 13
US COMMEMORATIVE SILVER DOLLERS
 Ring Sizes: 13 - 17
* George Washington Commemorative Half Dollar (1982)
   90% Silver,  30.61mm Diam.
* Statue of Liberty Commemorative Half Dollar  (1986)
   Copper / Nickel Clad,  30.61mm Diam.
* Boy Scouts Commemorative Silver Dollar  (2010)
   90% Silver,  38.1mm Diam.
By using coins from around the world The Coin Smith can offer a tremendous variety of styles and designs .  Whether you feel a connection with a certain country or you just like the coin's design.   World Coins have a lot to offer.   I have a rather large supply of foreign coins and others are readily available, so send me your request.   If you have a coin and would like us to make it into a coin ring, email us with the details.   The following World Coins are offered without specific dates.  You choose the coin, we'll choose the date from available coins.
WORLD COINS
* Barbados,  Twenty Five Cents     Optimum Ring Sizes:  4 -  7 
    nickel
* Great Britain,  Half Crown  Optimum Ring Sizes:  9 - 13  
   nickel or Silver
* New Zealand, One Florin     Optimum Ring Sizes:   7 - 10
   nickel 
* Hong Kong, One Dollar      Optimum Ring Sizes:  7 - 11
   nickel
* Canada,  Half Dollar      Optimum Ring Sizes: 9 -13  
   80 % Silver
* Canada,  Large Penny      Optimum Ring Sizes:  4.5 -  8
   Copper
* Chile,  10 Pesos      Optimum Ring Sizes:  3 -  6
   Brass
* Great Britain,  2 Shillings      Optimum Ring:  Sizes:  8 - 12
   Nickel
* Germany,   5 Reichsmark     Optimum Ring Sizes:  8 - 12
   90% Silver
* Great Britain,   One Florin      Optimum Ring Sizes:   8 - 13
   92.5% Silver.
* Mexico,  Un Peso      Optimum Ring Sizes:  8 -13
   Nickel
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* Mexico,  1000 Pesos    Optimum Ring Sizes:  9 - 13
   Brass
US LARGE CENTS - Replicas   (Optimum Ring  Sizes  7.5 - 11)
 Large cents have earned a spot in history as the first coins ever minted by the United 
States government on its own equipment and premises. They were minted from 1793 
to 1857 at the mint in Philadelphia. Compared to our modern day "penny", it is huge.  
These high quality reproductions  are made from pure copper just like the originals. 
They look great and make wonderful coin rings.  If you are interested, select the coin 
you want,  we'll select the year from the replicas we have on hand.   * These "Replica 
Coins" comply with the US Hobby Protection Act - 15USC-2101
* Large Cent  Liberty Head (Coronet Head)  -  (Replica)     Optimum Ring Size: 7.5 - 11
  Copper,   27.5mm Diam.
* Large Cent  Liberty Head (Braided Hair)  -  (Replica)     Optimum Ring Size: 7.5 - 11
  Copper,   27.5mm Diam.
TOKENS
It amazes me what beauty can come from a lowly token.  They are used and abused. We have all had occasion to use them  for just about everything  from carnival rides and games, tolls, car washes, ice machines,  and parking,  Most of us have a few of them sitting around the house.  Why not let The Coin Smith turn one of your favorites into a  beautiful coin ring.   Send me an email and let me know what you have or are looking for.     Dime size tokens can be made into ring sizes: 1 - 4,  Nickel size tokens 3-6,  Quarter size tokens  4.5 - 8.5,  Half Dollar size tokens 8 - 13,  Silver Dollar size tokens 13 -17.     The following are some examples of "Token Coin Rings"  I have made.
Thank you for visiting The Coin Smith's Gallery.  I hope you found a coin that you would like transformed into a coin ring. The next step is to get a FREE PRICE QUOTE  from The Coin Smith.  You can do that by filling out a short request form on the "Ring Quote" page.   Don't hesitate to email me with any questions you might have.   
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