Minting formats

Custom coins, rounds, bars & medallions.

Hart Strike Mint approaches collector-led custom formats as individual commissions—not interchangeable retail product templates.

Copper, silver, and gold collector medallions for custom minting formats

Copper

Collector rounds & medallions

For themed releases, commemorative pieces, collaborative projects, and approachable collector formats with strong visual range.

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Silver

Rounds & bars

For pieces where weight, tactile detail, and collector presentation need to work together across a series or standalone release.

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Gold

Legacy-minded pieces

For small-format, heirloom, and high-intent projects where the material itself is part of the point.

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Engraved minting die and copper planchet on a dark workshop surface

Bring a useful brief

Start with the decision that matters.

A project is easier to evaluate when you can describe who it is for, why it exists, what form it should take, and how it should feel when held.

  • Audience and purpose
  • Format and material direction
  • Artwork references or brand assets
  • Presentation and release context
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Format FAQ

Choose the right starting format.

Clear guidance for this page’s topic. Details such as scope, availability, price, and timing need to be confirmed for the individual project.

For a custom design, should I choose a coin, round, bar, or medallion?

Choose by the piece’s purpose and layout. A round suits circular artwork, a bar gives a rectangular design area, and a medallion is often used for commemorative or recognition pieces. Share your intended use and design direction to discuss a suitable format.

When is a custom bar a better fit than a round?

A bar may suit artwork or wording that benefits from a rectangular layout, while a round is a natural fit for circular artwork. The best choice depends on the design, intended use, and project requirements.

Should I choose gold, silver, or copper for a custom piece?

Start with the piece’s purpose, desired appearance, and budget range, then state your preferred metal. Gold, silver, and copper support different project directions, and the right combination needs to be confirmed for the individual commission.

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