coin necklace

What Does a coin necklace mean?

Coin necklaces have been worn throughout history to bring luck and good fortune to the wearer. ... These “Love Tokens” were often engraved with sentimental messages and were either carried by the recipient for luck or adapted and worn as a meaningful coin necklace.

How do you turn a coin into a necklace?

How to drill a hole in a coin:

1. Select your coin. ...

2. Place the coin on a piece of hardwood. ...

3. Choose the right size drill bit for the size of the hole you want. ...

4. Place the drill bit on the coin and gently press the trigger of the hand drill. ...

5. Use a jump ring to attach your coin to your chain and you're done!

Can you drill through a penny?

It is legal to drill holes through pennies as long as the penny will be for amusement, education, jewelry or similar purposes without the intention of using it as currency.

Is drilling holes in coins illegal?

It is not illegal to deface coins BUT they can no longer be used anywhere for currency or you would be breaking the law. It is perfectly legal to drill a small hole in a nickel, paint a quarter, or bend a penny if you want. ... Coins that have been defaced are only good for keepsakes or can only be sold as novelty items.

How do you punch a hole in a penny?

1. Place the coin in the center of a small block of scrap wood. ...

2. Create a dot on the coin with a permanent marker. ...

3. Align the tip of the center punch to the permanent marker dot. ...

4. Attach the 1/16-inch metal drill bit to the hand-held drill. ...

5. Line the tip of the drill bit to the indentation on the coin.