Blog — making pop out coins

We are not sure that anyone knows when the first popout coin was made. There is reference on the web of the first patent date for making such pop out coins. This does not mean others weren't made before this date. The patent process for making popout coins was issued in 1903. One must keep in mind that in 1903 there were lots of 1800's coins in circulation of all denomination. So someone producing or making such a coin could have picked up a 1800's coin and popped it out. Since these were made by craftsmen there was no official...