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Can I do the same thing with a silver penny instead of a silver quarter?

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Any large coin can be used, but United States quarters and half-dollars work best for this. I've never heard of a silver-content U.S. penny.

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Where can I buy a video on how to make a ring out of a silver coin?

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Go to YouTube.com and search for "Making Coin Rings." There are a variety of DIY methods shown in step-by-step detail. Some methods even allow keeping the coin's original design details to prove the ring was once a coin.

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How can I make the hole without a drill?

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With a tapered hole punch. Punch a hole in the middle of the coin, then do it from the other side, then beat it flat with the hammer.

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Will the ring made from a silver dollar be too big?

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Yes, unless you have very big fingers.

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How do I leave the pattern and words on the ring?

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When you hammer the ring down, the words will essentially curve around the inside edges. You just have to make sure that the words are all the way off of the flat center area before drilling/polishing. If you wish to have the pattern on the outside, you have to try different methods, but there are ways to do it.

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Can I engrave my ring?

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If you have the proper tools, then yes! However, you do need special tools for this that can be expensive.

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Can you use a later year quarter? I don't have any silver coins.

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Yes, but the ring won't turn out as good. Try to buy a silver coin on eBay so that your ring will look better.

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Can I use a gold coin?

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You can certainly try, but be more gentle as gold is softer. Gold is also more expensive, so if you mess up too much, more money will be wasted.

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