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The Elements Coin Series

Updated June 16, 2008

New Releases:
Chromium
Sulfur
Beryllium

Welcome to our Elements Coin Series page. In 2006 we embarked on an ambitious project to produce standard-size coins made from as many different metals and elements from the Periodic Table of the elements as we could. So far we have been able to offer many different metals/elements in coin form and are continually marching through the periodic table with the ultimate goal of making these coins out of every element possible.

We have partnered with Penny Press Mint (see website), a small minting operation that strikes most of these fantastic coins for us from the various metals that we provide. These coins are beautifully made as you will see by viewing the high-resolution photos below. The raised lettering and graphics have a frosted appearance which is a nice contrast with the shiny polished background. Most of the coins have a nice cartwheel luster, just like newly minted coins that show the luster line as it is twirled around under bright light.

Some of the elements we have used for coins are, to our knowledge, the FIRST EVER coins or medals struck with that particular metal/element! (Gadolinium, Indium and Ytterbium are examples)

Almost all of the metals and elements we use in these coins are at least 99% pure with many being 99.9% pure and higher. The thickness of all the coins is the same, except for the precious metals - gold, palladium and platinum. Those are thinner to keep the weight at exactly 1/10 troy ounce (3.1 grams).

These coins are very close to the diameter of a United States 1-cent coin (penny) with actual dimensions 3/4 inch diameter (19mm). These coins are made from punched blanks that are then struck on a coin press to create the images on the coin.

On the obverse, or front side of the coin, is the element name, Periodic Table symbol, atomic number & weight, melting point and density values. On the reverse, or back side, is a graphic representing the Periodic Table of the Elements which will be standard on all coins to be made in this series.

We also offer various supplies such as coin albums, flips and airtites for the convenience of collectors. Those are listed for sale below along with the coins.

Latest Developments:

We are now up to 46 different elements with the new release of Sulfur and Chromium. For now Sulfur coins will be offered in the standard Airtite package with other packaging forms planned for later release. Chromium is now also available for purchase. Thallium has been successfully coined and sealed in clear plastic resin (see photo). Barium is looking good for an eventual release in a month or two, pending additional testing.

This year we are considering or testing other varieties of this coin series, such as:

- Alloys
- Anodizing other metal coins such as Titanium and Hafnium
- Precious metals like Gold, Platinum and Palladium in standard-thickness format like the others in the set. Currently these are offered as 1/10 troy-ounce pieces, which are thinner than the other coins in the series. Prototypes of these coins have been made (see photo)
- Striking coins from metal filings and powders

Let us know what you think about these, or any other ideas you may have!

Collector Pages:

Some of our Element Series coin collectors have setup Web pages displaying these coins, see:

Theodore Gray: See Webpage

Jim Rugh: See Webpage

(Special thanks to these folks for creating these terrific pages and for permission to display them here!)

The current offered collection (Click on any photo to view a larger image):

Typical Obverse

Reverse Common to All Coins

Regular-Issue Element Series Coins:

Most of these coins are in stock and available for purchase now. They will be packaged in a protective 2-inch x 2-inch clear plastic flexible coin flip with an informational card inserted in the flip. The flip is made of PVC-free plastic that will protect the coin and not corrode it. Some coins will be also packaged inside an "airtite" plastic holder to offer further protection. A few of the other coins will be sealed in glass capsules, and some others encased in clear plastic resin. To read more about this coin series, click here or click on the metal names just above each Add to Cart button below.

Copper: Price $5.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Aluminum: Price $4.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 99%
Availability: In Stock

Gadolinium: Price $20.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99%
Availability: In Stock

Gold: Price $125.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock
Weight: 1/10 Troy-Ounce

Zinc: Price $9.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Niobium: Price $12.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Molybdenum: Price $17.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Magnesium: Price $13.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.8%
Availability: In Stock

Tin: Price $7.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Cadmium: Price $15.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Palladium: Price $86.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock
Weight: 1/10 Troy-Ounce

Vanadium: Price $37.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 99.8%
Availability: In Stock

Indium: Price $16.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Lead: Price $8.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Hafnium: Price $35.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 99.7%
Availability: In Stock

Iron: Price $13.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Nickel: Price $8.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 99.6%
Availability: In Stock

Ytterbium: Price $29.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99%
Availability: In Stock

Titanium: Price $10.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 99.2%
Availability: In Stock

Silver: Price $10.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Zirconium: Price $16.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 98.7%
Availability: In Stock

Gallium: Price $29.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock
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Yttrium: Price $24.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99%
Availability: In Stock

Tantalum: Price $16.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Bismuth: Price $14.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Antimony: Price $21.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Platinum: Price $270.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock Limited Quantity
Weight: 1/10 Troy-Ounce

Neodymium: Price $39.00
Packaging: Glass Capsule & Flip
Purity: 99%
Availability: Typically 1 Week

Samarium: Price $38.00
Packaging: Glass Capsule & Flip
Purity: 99.7%
Availability: Typically 1 Week

Terbium: Price $33.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99%
Availability: In Stock

Holmium: Price $17.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.5%
Availability: In Stock

Erbium: Price $16.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Dysprosium: Price $19.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.5%
Availability: In Stock

Selenium: Price $22.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Scandium: Price $47.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Praseodymium: Price $35.00
Packaging: Glass Capsule & Flip
Purity: 99%
Availability: Typically 1 Week

Lanthanum: Price $36.00
Packaging: Glass Capsule & Flip
Purity: 99.4%
Availability: Typically 1 Week

Cerium: Price $39.00
Packaging: Glass Capsule & Flip
Purity: 99.5%
Availability: Typically 1 Week

Cobalt: Price $24.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Thulium: Price $48.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock Limited Quantity

Lutetium: Price $65.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock Limited Quantity

Calcium: Price $42.00
Packaging: Glass Capsule & Flip
Purity: 99%
Availability: 1 Week
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Europium: Price $61.00
Packaging: Glass Capsule & Flip
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: 1-2 Weeks
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Beryllium: Price $68.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 98.7%
Availability: In Stock

Chromium: Price $37.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 99.5%
Availability: In Stock Limited Quantity

Sulfur: Price $18.00
Packaging: Coin Flip & Airtite
Purity: 99%
Availability: 1 week
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Comparison of Element Series Coins with U.S. Cent,
Euro 10-Cent, Canada Cent

Example of Coin in Airtite Holder
(Photo MAGNIFIED for detail)

Example of Coin in Flip (Front)

Example of Coin Flip (Back)

Anodized Varieties:

We have made and are now offering beautiful varieties of our Niobium coins with the anodizing process! (Learn more) The colors on these coins are brilliant and deep, and will last forever! Click on a photo to view a larger image.

Niobium: Blue Anodized
Price $14.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Niobium: Green Anodized
Price $14.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Niobium: Purple Anodized
Price $14.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Niobium: Yellow Anodized
Price $14.00
Packaging: Coin Flip
Purity: 99.9%
Availability: In Stock

Supplies:

To round out the collector experience with this coin series, we are offering several supplies for storing and displaying your Element Series coin collection.

Compact Album:

This album conveniently stores and displays your Element Series coins within Air-tite containers. One album can hold up to 54 coins total. Click here for more photos and more details of the album.

Price $29.00 each

Availability: Typically 1-2 Weeks

Air-Tite Containers:

These Air-tite containers are the same standard air-tites that are supplied with some of our Element Series coins. They help protect the coin from the environment and come disassembled.

Price $0.60 each

Availability: In Stock

2x2 Coin Flips:

These coin flips are the same standard flips that are supplied with all of our Element Series coins. They are PVC-free and safe for long-term storage of coins. Sold as packages of 10 flips.

Price $2.00 per package of 10

Availability: In Stock

Coin Flip Pages:

These flexible coin flip pages hold up to 20 coins in the standard 2x2 flips and fit neatly in a 3-ring binder.

Price $1.25 each

Availability: 1-2 Weeks

Glass Capsule Retainers:

These are special retainers that help contain the glass-encapsulated coins in the Compact Album. Can only be purchased as an accessory to the album. See Special Instructions for details on this accessory.

Price $8.00 per pair (One pair required)

Availability: 1 Week

Buy Partial or Complete Sets:

For convenience, if you wish to buy the entire current Elements Series regular-issue coin set (46 different coins as of today's date) you can do so here. Also offered are partial sets. All sets are discounted about 5% from the total purchase price of the individual coins within the set.

Current Complete Element Series Coin Set:
46 coins in all (not including Anodized versions)

Price $1460.00

Delivery: Typically 2-3 Weeks by Insured Mail

Elements Coin Starter Set:
8 different coins
Contains: Aluminum, Copper, Tin, Nickel, Zinc, Silver, Titanium, Iron

Price $63.00

Delivery: Typically 1 Week

Elements Coin 20-Coin Set:
20 different coins
Contains: Aluminum, Copper, Tin, Nickel, Lead, Zinc, Silver, Titanium, Niobium, Iron, Bismuth, Magnesium, Erbium, Indium, Tantalum, Zirconium, Molybdenum, Antimony, Gadolinium, Yttrium

Price $240.00

Delivery: Typically 1-2 Weeks

Elements Coin Rare-Earth Metal Set:
16 different coins
Contains: Scandium, Yttrium, Lanthanum, Cerium, Praseodymium, Neodymium, Samarium, Europium, Gadolinium, Terbium, Dysprosium, Holmium, Erbium, Thulium, Ytterbium, Lutetium

Price $540.00

Delivery: Typically 2 Weeks

COMING SOON.......

Periodic Table View of Available Coins

Shipping Options:

Normal first-class airmail shipping within the USA by U.S. Postal service is a flat $3.50 per order. If you wish for this shipping service you do not need to do anything more before you checkout - the $3.50 will be automatically added to your order after you checkout.

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Periodic Table View of Available Coins