The Northwest Territorial Mint is a privately-owned company that
holds the position as the largest private mint in the United States. It
employs the most experienced team of artists in its industry and it
sells a wide array of products to both national and international
customers. Among its most popular products are custom medals and
medallions.
The artistry and craftsmanship required to create custom medals and medallions is one of the many reasons that they are so popular throughout the history of the world. When you commission a custom medal or medallion from the Northwest Territorial Mint, the company’s artistry team approaches the project as a potential masterpiece. These skilled artists dedicate long hours to perfecting each medal and medallion design for striking and exquisite detail. The project will not be completed until you have expressed complete happiness with the product.
The making of a custom medal or medallion begins with sketching the design, at which point the artists start their work from an idea or sketch provided by the customer. After the sketch is refined, the sculpting process begins. Sculpting is the essence of the medal and medallion art, and once it is complete, it is used to make the die. The die is the stamp that will be used to bring the product to life.
Next, the metal to bring your medal or medallion to life is melted down and rolled into what are known as blanks. The blanks are then struck with the die of your design to pattern both sides of the medal or medallion. Finally, the edge of the medal or medallion is polished and engraved, the product is finished and the display stand or case is customized. Only after these nine steps does the Northwest Territorial Mint count a custom medal or medallion as complete and ready for its customers.
The artistry and craftsmanship required to create custom medals and medallions is one of the many reasons that they are so popular throughout the history of the world. When you commission a custom medal or medallion from the Northwest Territorial Mint, the company’s artistry team approaches the project as a potential masterpiece. These skilled artists dedicate long hours to perfecting each medal and medallion design for striking and exquisite detail. The project will not be completed until you have expressed complete happiness with the product.
The making of a custom medal or medallion begins with sketching the design, at which point the artists start their work from an idea or sketch provided by the customer. After the sketch is refined, the sculpting process begins. Sculpting is the essence of the medal and medallion art, and once it is complete, it is used to make the die. The die is the stamp that will be used to bring the product to life.
Next, the metal to bring your medal or medallion to life is melted down and rolled into what are known as blanks. The blanks are then struck with the die of your design to pattern both sides of the medal or medallion. Finally, the edge of the medal or medallion is polished and engraved, the product is finished and the display stand or case is customized. Only after these nine steps does the Northwest Territorial Mint count a custom medal or medallion as complete and ready for its customers.
