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​Irish Coinage: From Independence to the Euro

​Irish Coinage: From Independence to the Euro

Posted by SP on 25th Oct 2024

Following the establishment of the Irish Free State (Saorstát Eireann) in 1922 it was determined that Ireland needed its own coinage distinct from the British coins in use at the time. To guide this … read more
How to make a coin ring with minimal tools

How to make a coin ring with minimal tools

Posted by SP on 8th Mar 2022

I've been making coin rings as a business since 2016 and have acquired a lot of specialized tools over the years. When I started out making rings, long before I set up Celtic Coin Craft, I used much s … read more
What makes a coin suitable for a ring?

What makes a coin suitable for a ring?

Posted by SP on 24th Feb 2022

There are three characteristics of a coin to consider when determining if it is suitable to make into a coin ring: metal composition, size, and design. Metal CompositionThe ideal metal composition of … read more