coin blank

A large part of Poongsans success in supplying its customers with superior products in a timely manner lies in its integrated production system. A sophisticated automatic gauge controller system precisely managesthe thickness of strips used to produce coin blanks while simultaneously managingthe weight and surface of coin blanks to meet the particular specifications of each of Poongsans customers. Similar automated production systems are used for each process of melting & casting, rolling, blanking, testing and packing. Poongsan performs quality tests at every stage to ensure that every productexceeds the expectations of its customer. Poongsans commitment to quality and service is reflected in the latest technological advances, state-of-the-art facilities, and the most effective processes that are used inits plants worldwide.

In addition to the circulating coins, Poongsan also operates special facilities dedicated to the production of precious metal coin blanks for commemorative coins and medallions. With its expertise of forty years, Poongsan is competitive in the global market for precious metal blanks. Poongsan has supplied precious metal blanks for a variety of domestic and international events which include the 1988 Olympic Games, the 2002 FIFA World Soccer Game and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 2005.

Over the past forty years, Poongsan has earned a reputation as a trusted supplier of coin blanks to the global market. The company was designated as the Republic of Koreas sole coin blank manufacturer by the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation in 1970.Poongsan first exported coin blanks to Taiwan in 1973, and since then has supplied its coin blanks to over 60 countries on 6 continents. As a recognized participant in the production of Euro coins, Poongsan not only continues to supply coin blanks to the EU market but also has, in collaboration with major European Mints, expanded to include Slovenian Euro coin blanks in 2006 and Cyprus Euro coin blanks in 2007. Today, 35 years after its first export, Poongsan is the worlds largest coin

blank manufacturer, accounting for more than half of the worlds coin blank trade volume.

Poongsan casts over 50 different types of coin blanks from brass, nickel silver, cupro-nickel, aluminum bronze to other special copper alloys. In recent years, Poongsan has concentrated on meeting the global demand for bi-metal, clad metal and nordic coin blanks. Poongsan has also expanded its coin blank production to include stainless steel coin blanks.

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