Holographic coins are yet another uniquely designed product which have taken everybody's fancy. They have been in the scene for quite a long time & have gained fame with their usage as promotional coins as in international sporting arena, events & festivals. Countries all around the globe are using coins as a medium to exhibit their specialties making them appealing atop mesmerizing hologram backgrounds. These special coins are designed in a manner which has realistic three-dimensional images. They easily attract the required attention when applied for the right commemorative purpose.

Features of Holographic Coin

Holographic coins look like normal coins in their shape & outlook. The only difference is in their designing & application aspects. Their is no limit to their size & width which do come in varied structural pattern. The hologram matter can be either affixed with the coin or that can serve as an inherent background. They serve as perfect high impact launching pad visual for any novel product.

• These coins have a 3D effect.
• Having a full-face holographic coins stamped with reverse or bi-metallics as well with a holographic insert minted on both sides.
• Have the capacity to become instant hit & gain value collectibles.
• Authentic & genuine hologram technology are adopted for producing hologram coins.
• Adds weight to these specially designed coins.
• Such coins as well have the Certificate of Authenticity in their credit.

Materials for Holographic Coins

Holographic coins are available in varied material which are generally used for coin making. The embossed natural colored images, 3D imagery & stereograms together impart the desired impact required for these coins meant for special purposes. And so any hard metallic material surface is apt for constructing an interesting holographic coin. With aims such as to mark a state anniversary celebration or a sporting event, special attention are paid on the entire making to help them to become instant value collectibles as well as the immaculate representative of the event. Whether its bi-metallic or tri-metallic holographic images, everything from color to the choice of image & other host of unusual features are given due importance.

The materials mostly used for making hologram coins are :

• Silver holographic coins
• Gold holographic coins
• Nickel-silver holographic coins
• Colorized aluminum holographic coins
• Brass holographic coins
• Copper-nickel hologram coins
• Metal holographic coins

Types of Holographic Coins

Holographic coins are generally not used for running the economy as is normally the case. Rather, they are designed for specific occasions & events in mind before their manufacturing & availability actually takes the entire world by storm. They mostly function as :

• Promotional coins
• Coins for symbolizing countries and states
• Olympic coins
• Memorabilia coins
• Wedding gifts
• Collectible coins
• Zodiac coins
• Lucky coins
• Tokens
• Recognition rewards

An example: Australia's standard $1 coin was set in holographic format in 2004 . This is considered to an Australian and World's first proof year set . The dollar coin had the Kangaroo design at the back and the mint has used the latest technology combined with the CSIRO and used the holographic format on the coin. The five kangaroos on the coin appear as multi-coloured holograms that make the $1 coin virtually 'Come Alive'.