2024 Total Solar Eclipse Commemorative Coin - Copper and Brass
Commemorate the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024!
This visually contrasting bi-metal coin commemorates the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse that spans North America. One side features a face of Earth's only moon which is a geographically (technically selenographically) correct 136,794,240:1 scale design of the surface texture of its near side in copper, with the surrounding solar corona struck in brass.
The reverse of the coin shows the path of the Moon which will completely block the Sun in the sky across North America during the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse. The coin is inscribed with the event and date. Totality will last up to ~4 minutes and 28 seconds depending on the viewer’s location within this path.
- The first 1000 coins will be stamped with a serialized number. First come first serve! Requests for specific serial numbers cannot be accommodated.
- Bi-metallic coin (inner core is struck in solid copper, outer ring is struck in solid brass)
- Expert patina to highlight the engraving
- 1.26" inch (32.1 mm) diameter coin weighs 21.5 grams
- Collar-struck with a satisfying reeded edge
- Archival packaging comes with a description of the coin, its unique manufacturing process, and facts about the eclipse!
Bi-metallic Coin Minting
An external brass ring is created with a punch press and two different diameters of steel die. The center hole gets machined to fit the inner copper core. Once the core is in place the two blanks are struck simultaneously. This effectively locks them together through deformation, ensuring the two metals stay in place. This technically demanding form of striking dates back to the 17th century.
Designed and engraved by Woody Maringer. Learn more about our artists.
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Gift Envelope Information
Gift Envelope InformationEach order comes packed with a handwritten envelope sealed with wax straight from Shire Post Mint! Unless changed, we will hand write the name of the person listed in the Shipping Address.
If ordering a gift or if you'd like to customize your handwritten name, please include the recipient's name in the Order Notes/Personalization Options field as you complete your order.
One envelope is included in your order, if you would like to purchase additional handwritten Gift Envelopes, you can find them here.
Our Process
Shire Post Mint coins are struck one at a time in West Fork, Arkansas, USA using solid metals, hand-engraved designs, antique machinery and traditional coining techniques. For antiqued coins, the coloring/patina process is done by hand, and it is both an art and a science so coins will vary slightly. Our unique packaging includes a description of each coin and translations if applicable.
We collaborate with many artists to create our coins. Learn more about our artists.
The craftmanship of the coin is excellent. Great detail. Good weight. The packaging was also quite fun. Wonderful envelope, the wax seals. It’s the attention to small details that makes it even more wonderful.
Fantastic as always. I received it just before the eclipse and so was able to have it with me while witnessing the amazing event.
Great craftsmanship, a lifelong heirloom. Buy one if you haven’t already.
We were in a small town in Ohio when the shadow swept toward us across the flat plain to our west. Then it was dark, but for the ring of fire. Our "touring car" has a State quarter from every State it has visited, and now this coin as well. Solidly struck with gorgeous detail ... might even be a "challenge coin" at some point. Because we were there. :)
It's what my partner wanted and made them smile. :)
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The craftmanship of the coin is excellent. Great detail. Good weight. The packaging was also quite fun. Wonderful envelope, the wax seals. It’s the attention to small details that makes it even more wonderful.
Fantastic as always. I received it just before the eclipse and so was able to have it with me while witnessing the amazing event.
Great craftsmanship, a lifelong heirloom. Buy one if you haven’t already.
We were in a small town in Ohio when the shadow swept toward us across the flat plain to our west. Then it was dark, but for the ring of fire. Our "touring car" has a State quarter from every State it has visited, and now this coin as well. Solidly struck with gorgeous detail ... might even be a "challenge coin" at some point. Because we were there. :)
It's what my partner wanted and made them smile. :)