This is a simple little trick to make a coin ring that was used by early sailors. Any coin that is a pure malleable material (like silver or copper) will work, but most of the newer coins of today with complex alloys don’t work well at all. I hope you enjoy this little tutorial.


First you need a piece of steel to use as a base for the coin to set on. Take the coin and stand it on edge. Tap the reeded edge with a spoon or a small machinist hammer while continually rotating the coin, I would recommend using the spoon first until you get the hang of how the silver feels when it folds. Be patient and don't rush it, it takes a while.

Once I have the letters on the edge of the coin folded in that's where I stop and then take a look at the coin and make sure it's round and the edges are even.