I've always enjoyed learning how things are made. Knowing where and how something is created helps me appreciate the time, effort, and craftsmanship that goes into it. I'm grateful for the opportunity to create these coins. What many people don't see is that each coin requires multiple steps before it becomes the finished piece. The process begins with a rough piece of Purpleheart lumber. From there, the wood is milled, engraved, paint-filled, cut into individual coins, and finished by hand...

As many individuals are aware, I've been healing for nearly two years after having brain surgery. This was due to a lifetime seizure disorder that got so extreme, that I couldn't really do anything anymore. About 18 years ago, I went to college after working an engineering tech job where I reached my limit. While going to college and moving to a new location, I noticed the seizures were happening on a more regular basis. Fortunately, I could feel ahead of time before seizures started. At...

I hope you all have had a great holiday season! And I hope we all have a good year ahead of us. I've been able to finish some projects...