After a recent call with the Executive Director of the RCAF Association, who suggested we consider minting a coin dedicated to the incoming F-35, we decided to put our minting system to the test. From the very start of sculpting to striking the first coin, we clocked an impressive 9 hours and 45 minutes.

While an alignment issue caused a fracture around the die’s edge rim during the press, the coin looks incredible for a first run. We’re excited about the possibility of adding this design to our catalog as we continue refining the process.