The coins are made in 4 steps. Step 1: The Design A beautiful design is the first step in the process. You can make this with our instructions or you can choose to have us make up the coins for you. Read more about : Coin design . (Lead time: 1 week on average with revisions) Step 2: Making a Mold / Mold A die is a stamp with which the coins are struck from the metal. The detailing and quality of the coin is largely dependent on the quality and precision of the die. At SICQA we provide beautiful molds to strike the coins. (Lead time: 1 - 1 1/2 weeks) Step 3: First Sample A first test sample is made prior to production. The photos of this copy or the actual copy will be sent for a final agreement. (Lead time: 1 week) Step 4: Production and Delivery The last step is to produce and deliver the coins. (Lead time: 2-3 weeks) The entire turnaround time is 4-5 weeks.