Hex Coin Ring

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We've all seen the silver rings made out of coins, and some of us have tried it out. Well i wanted to be a little different, i wanted a hex shaped coin ring.

Step 1

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Step 1. This whole process can be done with a hammer, an anvil, and a 3/8" bolt and nut. A more complete list of tools are as follows:

Hammer
Anvil
3/8" bolt/nut
Drill bit or uni-bit or dremel
220 grit sandpaper
silver polish compound
drill
clean rag for polishing

I made myself a small rig for this project so i could easily hold and rotate the coin, but this is not a must.

You'll also need to find a pre 1965 half dollar. 1964 was the last year for 90+% U.S. coins.

Start by lightly hitting the coin on the edge and then rotating the coin using the hex nut as a guide for how far to rotate.

Shaping the Ring

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continue shaping the ring by rotating and tapping lightly with the hammer. This will take some time, but DO NOT RUSH. Rushing will lead to a warped coin. The coin will start to flatten out and the flat sides will start to join into corners.

Size the Ring

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Continue to shape the ring until the coin is a similar height to another ring that you might own.

Drilling Out the Middle

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Next we will use a Uni-Bit to drill out the middle. Remeber to go slow, this is something you will wear and want to be proud of.

Sand and Polish

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I used 220 sand paper to fix any hammering marks and imperfections. Then i used a polishing compound and a 3/8" bolt and nut in my drill to polish.

Finished

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Finish by polishing the inside and get ready to show off your new one of a kind hex shaped coin ring.