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Monday, December 29th, 2008



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a price for 1953 coronations stamps in mint condition. queen elizabeth II new zealand?

£19.99

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Togo Pope Benedict XVI 6 Stamp Mint Sheet TOG1005 Togo Pope Benedict XVI 6 Stamp Mint Sheet TOG1005 Paypal US $9.70 16m
Idaho Duck Stamp ID 6H 1992 MINT N H Idaho Duck Stamp ID 6H 1992 MINT N H Paypal US $4.99 16m
CAMBODIA TEMPLES UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION STAMPS MINT CAMBODIA TEMPLES UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION STAMPS MINT Paypal US $1.00 17m
SHIRLEY TEMPLE Movie Star 2000 mint stamp SHIRLEY TEMPLE Movie Star 2000 mint stamp Paypal US $4.95 18m
Brazil Mint Block of 4 Military History Stamps Brazil Mint Block of 4 Military History Stamps Paypal US $3.25 18m
Tea Party US Mint Stamp Block TEN Complete Mint Blocks Tea Party US Mint Stamp Block TEN Complete Mint Blocks Paypal US $9.99 20m
1 PFENNIG 1938G KARLSRUHE MINT COIN XFISSUE DATE STAMP 1 PFENNIG 1938G KARLSRUHE MINT COIN XFISSUE DATE STAMP Paypal 0 Bid US $2.95 21m
UNIFORMS of WORLD WAR II on SHEET 6 STAMPSMNHMintV95 UNIFORMS of WORLD WAR II on SHEET 6 STAMPSMNHMintV95 Paypal US $3.00 21m
Idaho Duck Stamp ID 3 1989 MINT N H Idaho Duck Stamp ID 3 1989 MINT N H Paypal US $4.99 22m
C138 60¢ Acadia National Park airmail stamp MNH mint C138 60¢ Acadia National Park airmail stamp MNH mint Paypal US $1.78 22m
CAMBODIA 1997 BANTEA SREI TEMPLE STAMPS MINT CPL SET CAMBODIA 1997 BANTEA SREI TEMPLE STAMPS MINT CPL SET Paypal US $1.60 23m
HARRY POTTERMOVIE on SHEET 6 STAMPSMNHMintV96 HARRY POTTERMOVIE on SHEET 6 STAMPSMNHMintV96 Paypal US $3.00 23m
JAPAN small lot earlier Sports stamps Mint sets bonus JAPAN small lot earlier Sports stamps Mint sets bonus Paypal 0 Bid US $3.66 24m
ALBANIA local stamp 1921 Mirdities Qintar MINT low shpg ALBANIA local stamp 1921 Mirdities Qintar MINT low shpg Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 25m
Idaho State Duck Stamp 1989 MINT N H Idaho State Duck Stamp 1989 MINT N H Paypal US $9.99 26m
FIRST STAMPS ISSUED BY VENDA ELEPHANTS MINT CPL SET FIRST STAMPS ISSUED BY VENDA ELEPHANTS MINT CPL SET Paypal US $1.99 27m
150 GERMAN STAMPS 1 BLOCK OF 4 MINT USED LOT 260 150 GERMAN STAMPS 1 BLOCK OF 4 MINT USED LOT 260 Paypal 1 Bid US $.99 29m
150 GERMAN STAMPS 1 BLOCK OF 4 MINT USED LOT 386 150 GERMAN STAMPS 1 BLOCK OF 4 MINT USED LOT 386 Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 30m
LEGENDARY MOVIEBASIC INSTINCT on STAMPSMNHMintV100 LEGENDARY MOVIEBASIC INSTINCT on STAMPSMNHMintV100 Paypal US $3.00 31m
150 GERMAN STAMPS 1 BLOCK OF 4 MINT USED LOT 387 150 GERMAN STAMPS 1 BLOCK OF 4 MINT USED LOT 387 Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 31m
LEGENDARY MOVIEPULP FICTION on STAMPSMNHMintV103 LEGENDARY MOVIEPULP FICTION on STAMPSMNHMintV103 Paypal US $3.00 33m
INDONESIA BASKETBALL HOCKEY BASEBALL MINT STAMP SET INDONESIA BASKETBALL HOCKEY BASEBALL MINT STAMP SET Paypal US $1.50 33m
Togo Michael Jackson 4 Stamp Mint Sheet TOG1003SH Togo Michael Jackson 4 Stamp Mint Sheet TOG1003SH Paypal US $8.25 34m
Togo Michael Jackson 4 Stamp Mint Sheet TOG1002SH Togo Michael Jackson 4 Stamp Mint Sheet TOG1002SH Paypal US $8.25 34m
Tanzania Michael Jackson 4 Stamp Mint Sheet TAN0908 Tanzania Michael Jackson 4 Stamp Mint Sheet TAN0908 Paypal US $9.00 34m
LEGENDARY MOVIETERMINATOR on STAMPSMNHMintV104 LEGENDARY MOVIETERMINATOR on STAMPSMNHMintV104 Paypal US $3.00 34m
Idaho Duck Stamp ID 2 1988 MINT N H Idaho Duck Stamp ID 2 1988 MINT N H Paypal US $4.99 35m
LEGENDARY MOVIEMARS ATTACKS on STAMPSMNHMintV102 LEGENDARY MOVIEMARS ATTACKS on STAMPSMNHMintV102 Paypal US $3.00 36m
North Dakota State Duck Stamp 1986 MINT N H North Dakota State Duck Stamp 1986 MINT N H Paypal US $10.99 36m
Scott C15 Graf Zeppelin Mint Stamp NH Stock C15 11 Scott C15 Graf Zeppelin Mint Stamp NH Stock C15 11 Paypal US $665.00 37m
PR of China set of 11 Mint Not Hinged Stamps Lot PR of China set of 11 Mint Not Hinged Stamps Lot Paypal 12 Bids US $25.11 39m
Scott C15 Graf Zeppelin Mint Stamp Stock C15 13 Scott C15 Graf Zeppelin Mint Stamp Stock C15 13 Paypal US $615.00 39m
Scott C15 Graf Zeppelin Mint Stamp Stock C15 14 Scott C15 Graf Zeppelin Mint Stamp Stock C15 14 Paypal US $595.00 41m
US RV 6 11 Mint Never Hinged Motor Vehicle Tax Stamps US RV 6 11 Mint Never Hinged Motor Vehicle Tax Stamps Paypal US $280.00 41m
ROSESFLOWERS on SOUVENIR SHEET 6 STAMPSMintMNHB149 ROSESFLOWERS on SOUVENIR SHEET 6 STAMPSMintMNHB149 Paypal US $2.00 41m
Idaho Duck Stamp ID 1H 1987 MINT N H Idaho Duck Stamp ID 1H 1987 MINT N H Paypal US $4.99 41m
HORROR MOVIES POSTERS on SHEET 6 STAMPSMNHMintV109 HORROR MOVIES POSTERS on SHEET 6 STAMPSMNHMintV109 Paypal US $3.00 43m
RUSSIA CHURCHES CHRISTIANITY STAMPS MINT SET SS RUSSIA CHURCHES CHRISTIANITY STAMPS MINT SET SS Paypal US $1.35 43m
Idaho Duck Stamp ID 2H 1988 MINT N H Idaho Duck Stamp ID 2H 1988 MINT N H Paypal US $4.99 44m
Rhode Island State Duck Stamp 1985 MINT N H Rhode Island State Duck Stamp 1985 MINT N H Paypal US $10.99 44m
TRAINS VINTAGE DIESEL on SHEET 9 STAMPSMNHMintV110 TRAINS VINTAGE DIESEL on SHEET 9 STAMPSMNHMintV110 Paypal US $3.00 45m
TRAINS VINTAGE DIESEL on SHEET 9 STAMPSMNHMintV111 TRAINS VINTAGE DIESEL on SHEET 9 STAMPSMNHMintV111 Paypal US $3.00 46m
TRAINS VINTAGE DIESEL on SHEET 9 STAMPSMNHMintV112 TRAINS VINTAGE DIESEL on SHEET 9 STAMPSMNHMintV112 Paypal US $3.00 48m
3166 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET PADRE FELIX VARELA 3166 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET PADRE FELIX VARELA Paypal US $8.50 49m
30151 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET AMERICAN DOLLS 30151 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET AMERICAN DOLLS Paypal US $9.50 49m
Lot9049 Very old lot of Mint NEDERLAND stamps Lot9049 Very old lot of Mint NEDERLAND stamps Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 49m
Idaho Duck Stamp ID 5H 1991 MINT N H Idaho Duck Stamp ID 5H 1991 MINT N H Paypal US $4.99 50m
MOROCCO BRITISH OFFICES STAMPS 3 MINT SC 501 2 518 MOROCCO BRITISH OFFICES STAMPS 3 MINT SC 501 2 518 Paypal US $6.00 50m
Kansas State Duck Stamp 1994 MINT N H Kansas State Duck Stamp 1994 MINT N H Paypal US $5.99 51m
BAHAMA STAMPS S S MINT LOT 281 BAHAMA STAMPS S S MINT LOT 281 Paypal 0 Bid US $1.49 51m
3143 6 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET FOOTBALL COACHES 3143 6 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET FOOTBALL COACHES Paypal US $12.00 51m
3136 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET WORLD OF DINOSAURS 3136 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET WORLD OF DINOSAURS Paypal US $9.00 52m
THE SIMPSONS STAMP MINT FULL SHEET MARGE LISA ON BACK THE SIMPSONS STAMP MINT FULL SHEET MARGE LISA ON BACK Paypal US $18.00 52m
3083 6 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET FOLK HEROES 3083 6 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET FOLK HEROES Paypal US $9.00 53m
1986 US Commemorative Stamp Year Set Mint 1986 US Commemorative Stamp Year Set Mint Paypal US $13.99 53m
3072 6 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET AMERICAN INDIAN DANCES 3072 6 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET AMERICAN INDIAN DANCES Paypal US $14.00 53m
3019 23 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET ANTIQUE AUTOS 3019 23 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET ANTIQUE AUTOS Paypal US $14.00 54m
3000 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET COMIC STRIP CLASSICS 3000 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET COMIC STRIP CLASSICS Paypal US $12.00 55m
2975 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET CIVIL WAR 2975 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET CIVIL WAR Paypal US $29.00 55m
2974 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET UNITED NATIONS 2974 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET UNITED NATIONS Paypal US $8.00 55m
2968 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET TEXAS STATEHOOD 2968 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET TEXAS STATEHOOD Paypal US $13.00 56m
2966 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET POW MIAs 2966 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET POW MIAs Paypal US $8.00 56m
CONGO Dalmation Dog 2003 Mint stamp 1 CONGO Dalmation Dog 2003 Mint stamp 1 Paypal US $1.95 56m
2961 65 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET RECREATION SPORTS 2961 65 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET RECREATION SPORTS Paypal US $10.00 56m
2951 54 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET KIDS CARE 2951 54 MINT 32c STAMP SHEET KIDS CARE Paypal US $8.00 57m
AUSTRIA 1936 MADONNA CHILD PAINTING STAMP MINT CPLT AUSTRIA 1936 MADONNA CHILD PAINTING STAMP MINT CPLT Paypal US $1.00 57m
2816 MINT STAMP SHEET BLACK HERITAGEDR ALLISON DAVIS 2816 MINT STAMP SHEET BLACK HERITAGEDR ALLISON DAVIS Paypal US $9.50 57m
17 Mint Old Russia Stamps Starvation Issues Kerensky 17 Mint Old Russia Stamps Starvation Issues Kerensky Paypal 0 Bid US $5.00 57m
2779 82 MINT STAMP SHEET NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM 2779 82 MINT STAMP SHEET NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM Paypal US $12.00 58m
Tuvalu Pope Benedict XVI 4 Stamp Mint Sheet TUV1005 Tuvalu Pope Benedict XVI 4 Stamp Mint Sheet TUV1005 Paypal US $9.60 58m
ROC 1968 New Years Greeting Postage Stamp Mint ROC 1968 New Years Greeting Postage Stamp Mint Paypal 1 Bid US $.99 58m
CONGO Dalmation Dog 2003 Mint stamp 2 CONGO Dalmation Dog 2003 Mint stamp 2 Paypal US $1.95 58m
HAITI STAMPS MINT SET SCOTT RA1 4 CV $560 HAITI STAMPS MINT SET SCOTT RA1 4 CV $560 Paypal US $4.00 59m
CANADA STAMPS MINT SCOTT 242 CV $1200 CANADA STAMPS MINT SCOTT 242 CV $1200 Paypal US $9.00 1h 1m
PILE OF US UNCOUNTED MINT POSTAGE STAMPS SEE PICS PILE OF US UNCOUNTED MINT POSTAGE STAMPS SEE PICS Paypal 22 Bids US $36.55 1h 1m
HUNGARY 1974 FLOWERS STAMP CENTENARY SHEET MINT CPL HUNGARY 1974 FLOWERS STAMP CENTENARY SHEET MINT CPL Paypal US $1.99 1h 1m
PILE OF US UNCOUNTED MINT POSTAGE STAMPS 2 PILE OF US UNCOUNTED MINT POSTAGE STAMPS 2 Paypal 18 Bids US $51.00 1h 3m
PILE OF US UNCOUNTED MINT POSTAGE STAMPS 3 PILE OF US UNCOUNTED MINT POSTAGE STAMPS 3 Paypal 18 Bids US $56.55 1h 5m
Vintage Mint condition Aurora Postage Stamp Train set Vintage Mint condition Aurora Postage Stamp Train set Paypal 12 Bids US $60.00 1h 6m
US stamps Mint Pane of 20 Alaska Statehood 50th anniv US stamps Mint Pane of 20 Alaska Statehood 50th anniv Paypal US $12.99 1h 8m
US stamps Mint Pane of 20 Bob Hope 44 cent 2008 US stamps Mint Pane of 20 Bob Hope 44 cent 2008 Paypal US $13.99 1h 11m
Fallen Timbers 680 Mint Stamp Commemorative Cover Fallen Timbers 680 Mint Stamp Commemorative Cover Paypal US $1.50 1h 19m
US Stamps CatC34 thru C36 Mint NH Set US Stamps CatC34 thru C36 Mint NH Set Paypal 1 Bid US $.99 1h 19m
50 US States Stamp Sheet 2001 Mint Condition UNUSED 50 US States Stamp Sheet 2001 Mint Condition UNUSED Paypal 1 Bid US $14.50 1h 20m
US STAMP HIDDEN TREASURES BOB RB68 Proprietary MINT US STAMP HIDDEN TREASURES BOB RB68 Proprietary MINT Paypal 2 Bids US $1.35 1h 20m
US stamps Mint Pane of 20 Gary Cooper 44 cent 2008 US stamps Mint Pane of 20 Gary Cooper 44 cent 2008 Paypal US $13.99 1h 27m
US E4 MInt key stamp catalog $85000 US E4 MInt key stamp catalog $85000 Paypal US $239.00 1h 28m
US stamps Mint Pane of 20 Thanksgiving day 44 cent 2008 US stamps Mint Pane of 20 Thanksgiving day 44 cent 2008 Paypal US $13.99 1h 28m
US STAMPS DOCUMENTARY 7 USED 3 MINT PARTIAL SET US STAMPS DOCUMENTARY 7 USED 3 MINT PARTIAL SET Paypal US $6.75 1h 28m
Lot9041 Mint NH USA OLDER POSTAGE STAMPS Lot9041 Mint NH USA OLDER POSTAGE STAMPS Paypal 1 Bid US $.99 1h 29m
US Airmail Stamps Mint NH Airmail Plate Block catC32 US Airmail Stamps Mint NH Airmail Plate Block catC32 Paypal 1 Bid US $.99 1h 29m
US Stamps Mint NH AirPlate Block Block Group 5 US Stamps Mint NH AirPlate Block Block Group 5 Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 1h 33m
RUSSIA STAMPS MINT LOT 453 RUSSIA STAMPS MINT LOT 453 Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 1h 33m
Chinese Stamps Mint Used Singles Lot F 600 Chinese Stamps Mint Used Singles Lot F 600 Paypal 7 Bids US $3.25 1h 33m
RUSSIA STAMPS MINT LOT 455 RUSSIA STAMPS MINT LOT 455 Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 1h 34m
Adopting a Child etc Stamp Sheet of 20 Mint UNUSED Adopting a Child etc Stamp Sheet of 20 Mint UNUSED Paypal US $8.00 1h 34m
MONACO 1919 SEMIPOSTAL STAMP 50C 50C MINT MONACO 1919 SEMIPOSTAL STAMP 50C 50C MINT Paypal 0 Bid US $46.95 1h 35m
Lot9040 Mint Collection of DUBAI STAMPS Lot9040 Mint Collection of DUBAI STAMPS Paypal 1 Bid US $.99 1h 35m
US stamps Mint Pane of 2 Polar Year 84 cent 2008 US stamps Mint Pane of 2 Polar Year 84 cent 2008 Paypal US $4.99 1h 36m


Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Cat's Eye Inkpad Mint 11-11040, 6 Item(s)/Order Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Cat's Eye Inkpad Mint 11-11040, 6 Item(s)/Order

 

Description

CLEARSNAP-ColorBox Pigment Cat's Eye Inkpad. These ink pads are ideal for stamping on scrapbook pages and all paper crafts especially when direct-to-paper embossing and blending techniques are used. Fun colors in a fun almond shaped container. These inks are acid free; archival quality; fade-resistant and slow drying making them perfect for all your embossing needs. These 1x2x3/4in containers are stackable for easy storage. Ink washes clean with water. Made in USA.

Features

  • Dimensions: 1 in. h x 2 in. w x 0.5 in. d
  • Weight: 0.01 ounces
  • Made in US
Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Inkpad Mint 150000-15040, 2 Item(s)/Order Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Inkpad Mint 150000-15040, 2 Item(s)/Order

 

Description

CLEARSNAP-ColorBox Pigment Inks. These water based inks were formulated to stamp on absorbent papers. But because they are slow drying they may be used for embossing techniques on coated and non-absorbent papers. They also have a longer shelf life. The rich thick inks are fade resistant and do not bleed. The raised inking surface is made of quality soft foam for optimum inking results. These inks are acid free; pH balanced and archival quality. Each pad measures 2-1/2x4x3/4in. Made in USA.

Features

  • Dimensions: 2.5 in. h x 4 in. w x 0.65 in. d
  • Weight: 0.09 ounces
  • Made in US
Ranger Embossing Powder 1 Oz Mint Green EPJ00-334, 3 Item(s)/Order Ranger Embossing Powder 1 Oz Mint Green EPJ00-334, 3 Item(s)/Order

 

Description

RANGER-Embossing Powder. Results achieved in the past only by professional printers are now easily attained it in a vast array of colors and textures with Ranger's complete line of high quality powders. Embellish any paper craft with the elegance of this line. Each package contains 1oz/29g. Made in USA.

Features

  • Dimensions: 1.72 in. h x 1.74 in. w x 1.74 in. d
  • Weight: 0.08 ounces
  • Made in US
The Greatest Country Music Recordings of all Time - Country Gospel Vol. 1 (two LPS) The Greatest Country Music Recordings of all Time - Country Gospel Vol. 1 (two LPS)

 

Description

TWO beautiful burgandy LPs, attractive creme colored sleeves, an 8-page LP size booklet with pictures and extensive material about the performers, genre, and songs. All in a beautiful blue box set.

The music of early religious material is recorded here.

Ornate Stamp: Turquoise - Mint Tins Ornate Stamp: Turquoise - Mint Tins

 

Description

Give your corporate party favors a timeless and sophisticated style with this regal design from Ann Kelle that is sure to bring joy to all of your employees, colleagues and clients. Please note that custom mint tins are created using an adhesive sticker placed atop the tin. When shipped internationally, these orders may be subject to customs/brokerage charges in addition to a Goods and Services that the customer will pay to UPS at the time of delivery. Please also note that the peppermint candies may contain traces of peanuts and other tree nuts.

Ornate Stamp: Green Tea - Mint Tins Ornate Stamp: Green Tea - Mint Tins

 

Description

Give your corporate party favors a timeless and sophisticated style with this regal design from Ann Kelle that is sure to bring joy to all of your employees, colleagues and clients. Please note that custom mint tins are created using an adhesive sticker placed atop the tin. When shipped internationally, these orders may be subject to customs/brokerage charges in addition to a Goods and Services that the customer will pay to UPS at the time of delivery. Please also note that the peppermint candies may contain traces of peanuts and other tree nuts.

2007 George Washington Presidential $1 Coin - First President, 1789-1797 2007 George Washington Presidential $1 Coin - First President, 1789-1797

 

Description

2007 George Washington Presidential $1 Coin - First President, 1789-1797.

Features

  • Uncirculated. Not Proof.
2 Stamps Canada Vancouver Olympics 2010 Mint Gold Medal 2 Stamps Canada Vancouver Olympics 2010 Mint Gold Medal

 

Description

Canada Post Vancouver 2010 SET OF 2 Olympic stamps. Issued by Canada Post the same day the first gold medal has been won by Canada. Not self adhesive. Mint.

Kazakhstan 2006 500 Tenge Coins of Ancient Stamps Kazakhstan 2006 500 Tenge Coins of Ancient Stamps "Dirkhem" 1oz Silver Proof Coin

 

Description

Kazakhstan 2006 500 Tenge Coins of Ancient Stamps "Dirkhem" 1oz Silver Proof Coin This Kazakhstan 2006 500 Tenge Coins of Ancient Stamps "Dirkhem" 1oz Silver Proof Coin is from the series with the design of ancient coins' images, which were found during archeological dig on the territory of Kazakhstan. XVI century. Timur and Timurids state. Silver. The coin was found during archeological dig of Otrar city

1964 Hallmark Beatles Stamps Set BGS 9.5- All BGS 9.5 GEM MINT with John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr 1964 Hallmark Beatles Stamps Set BGS 9.5- All BGS 9.5 GEM MINT with John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr

 

Description

This is for a complete 5 piece 1964 Beatles premiere edition stamps and all 5 stamps are graded BGS 9.5 Gem Mint! Yes these rare stamps over 40 years old have been professionally graded by Beckett grading and all 5 stamps, the complete set are graded BGS 9.5 Gem Mint (BGS also know as BVG for Beckett Vintage Grading). Each one has its own serial number on the back where the card is registered with Beckett! It is very tough to get such a super high grade of an item over 40 years old! You get a total of 5 1964 Hallmark Beatles Stamps all graded BGS 9.5 Gem Mint- 1) Paul McCartney, 2) John Lennon 3) George Harrison 4) Ringo Starr and 5) all 4 Beatles together.

Features

  • These rare stamps over 40 years old.
  • It is very tough to get such a super high grade of an item over 40 years old!
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2500 Keywords to Get You Hired

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Topsy Turvy cake with Mint Motif Stamps

From Fine Metal Stamping to Olympic Medal Winning

With the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics metal stamping well underway, newsrooms around the globe follow a rising medals count. The elite athletes participating in the games and their eager nations watching from afar hope for the fulfillment of the ultimate Olympic dream, standing atop the podium as a gold, silver or bronze medal is draped around their neck.

For many of the more than 5,500 Olympians representing more than 80 nations, receiving a medal will remain a dream, an ambition for future feats of athleticism perhaps. For a select 615 individuals, however, that dream will become a realization. 615 is the exact number of medallions created at The Royal Canadian Mint for the XXI Olympic Winter Games. Each of these was produced through unique metal stamping processes creating one of a kind medals for each athlete's one of a kind moment.

Photo courtesy of Micro Forms, Inc.

The International Olympic Committee imposes strict regulations on the creation of Olympic medals. The size, weight, composition and inscription of each gold, silver or bronze piece must meet the highest of standards. The 30-step process resulting in medals of such caliber begins with sheet metal stamping, the same process used to mint coins. Using pre-formed sheets, which may be inspected in advance, ensures that each piece adheres to predetermined parameters.

Sheets of pure silver are used to create both the silver and gold medals, the latter of which is later plated with at least 6grams of gold. The Bronze medals are stamped from sheets of alloyed copper. The 6mm thick metal of either composition is fed through a machine which stamps out blanks, or medallions lacking inscription. The blanks for each medal must be 100mm in diameter. Precision metal stamping is then used to impress the lettering and imagery onto each medal.

Photo courtesy of American Industrial Company.

The specific design and inscription of an Olympic medal varies each year. Several committees must agree upon a design and production scheme for the medals before shortrun stamping begins. Shortrun stamping allows for the creation of a limited number of medals in a narrow period of time. For most Olympics, this is the final step in creating the finished and inscribed medals. The Vancouver design committee, however, has added a hand stamping process. Each piece is struck by hand a total of nine times to create an undulating wave in the medallion. This is meant to symbolize the ocean waves, snow drifts and mountains of the host country. In striking the metals by hand, designers and artists create personalized the medals.

Gold medal from the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.

The final product of the metal stamping process is a unique memento and sign of achievement for the receiving athlete. While the recipient of an Olympic medal might know little of the manufacturing technique behind its creation, each is no doubt keenly aware of the importance of that process. The Olympic medal is more than just a slab of stamped metal. It embodies the aspirations of all competitive athletes. It is a specially designed, carefully crafted and beautifully orchestrated work of art.

Magnesium is the lightest structural material offering very good damping characteristics, weldability and excellent shielding against electro-magnetic interferance, and is unlimited in supply. It has been an excellent material for making portable electronic and telecommunication devices, and automotive and aerospace equipment such as MD player casings, chassis for cell phones, video cameras and notebook computers, automotive gear housings, car wheels and engine blocks.

The most common methods to produce magnesium parts are die casting and thixomolding processes. However, these runner and gating processes provide a low material yield of only 30% for thin-wall casting and can only produce thin walls of between 0.7mm to 1.2mm.

If we can form magnesium parts from sheet metal just like metal stamping of steel and aluminum parts, we can achieve better material yield of about 80% and possibly safer operation due to the lower processing temperature. However, magnesium is known to be non-formable as it is very resistant to deformation due to its hexagonal close-packed structure. The only way is warm forming of magnesium as deformation of magnesium above 225 degrees Celsius will cause additional slip planes to become operative.

Extensive process research in this area have resulted in a few warm forming hydraulic presses available in the market for draw forming. Recently, research in warm draw forming of magnesium to make cell phone chassis has successfully shown that 0.4mm thin walls can be achieved consistently. Metallographic tests of the chassis have also demonstrated that there is zero porosity and increased rigidity.

While the current warm forming press systems are complicated to operate as they require the preliminary building of stroke and force profiles for the specific products using data acquisition modules and forming simulation softwares, the increased replacement of aluminum and plastics with magnesium for handheld electronic devices may well accelerate this process. Progressive early adopters of this technology would have a first mover advantage in the competitive global manufacturing industry.

Author Ken Yap is a director of Suwa Precision Engineering Pte Ltd in Singapore and represents metal stamping, precision machining, miniature precision balls and PCB manufacturers from Suwa, also called "The Oriental Switzerland" in Japan due to its Swiss resemblance for rich watch-making industry, its mountainous terrain and its precision component making industry. He is also a director of Attisse Pte Ltd, a business consultancy and research consultancy firm for Japanese investors, and SV Tech Pte Ltd which is engaged in sourcing of PCB, IC chips and semiconductor related products from China.

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Starting With Postage Stamps Accumulating

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