Specifications of Semi-Proof Medals

General

Our semi-proof medals are circular in shape, cut from from brass or copper sheets 4mm in thickness, single-faced and carry a two dimensional (2D) impression.

Medal size

A wide range of sizes are available (diameter in mm): 30, 35, 40, 50, 60, 70 and 75mm. The 50mm is usually bought with an airtight capsule, while the 60 mm and larger sizes are picked as desktop medals (or table medals).

Medal thickness

The standard medal thickness for a semi-proof medal is 4mm. Sometimes, buyers prefer to order 5mm thickness to give the medal heavier weight and richer appearance; and sometimes they prefer smaller thickness: 2 or 3 mm depending on the way the medal is intended to be used.

Impression

2D (two dimensional)

Our semi-proof medals have two dimensional embossed or recessed impression. Any design can be rendered. 2D medals are engraved without contouring using 2D black and white (inked) artwork which includes usually your message (text) and logo (drawing); black areas are rendered as recessed and white areas as embossed. The result of using such artwork is a 2 dimensional low relief medal with only two levels on the medal's surface. Semi-proof  medals are produced by minting.

3D (three dimensional)

3D medals in our factory are produced only by minting. Artwork of 3D medals is engraved in contoured multi-level relief. Also called base-relief. Suitable for faces. Information about 3D medals can be found in this link.

Plated Finishing

A variety of plating options are available to choose from:

• 24 K gold-plated.
• Silver-plated.
• Copper Surface.

Surface Finishing

• Semi-Proof finish. (frosted relief on a brilliant background).

Methods of production

We use minting (die-stamping) to produce semi-proof medals. Minting is the process of producing medals by pressing a blank metal disk using a pressing machine against a stamping steel die which is a tool that has an engraved impression on its surface. Through this process the die strikes an image or a relief on the blank, turning it into a coin or a medal.

View a video about minting medals here.

Box and Presentation

A wide range of boxes are available to house and present your medal, you can choose a box that is suitable for your occasion and budget. View details about medals’ display cases in this link.

Specifications and Features

• Any text and drawing can be incorporated in your medal design. (View guidelines)
• Circular Shape.
• Engraved or minted from 4mm brass sheets
• Different sizes are available (diameter in mm): 75, 70, 60, 50
• Surface finishing: frosted relief on a brilliant background
• Different plating: silver, gold-plated in addition to copper surface
• Can be presented in a variety of boxes to suit your event and budget.
• Personalized by your logo and text. (View guidelines)
• You can send your design or request your own custom-made unique design.
• Feasible to be ordered only for large quantities.

Available sizes of our standard medals (weights are without boxes):

All dimensions and weights are approximate.