The Puck
Patent pending · Made one at a time in WashingtonClear windows front and back, so both sides of your coin are on show.
As an avid coin collector, I faced a constant problem - how to attractively display coins of various shapes and sizes? Existing display capsules only work for a very specific coin size, and the only other option seemed to be to fiddle with removing tiny foam rings that never seemed to work right.
To solve this problem, I've developed the "Talon Capsule", a coin display holder that has moving talons that grip a coin by its rim. Turning the outer ring closes three talons on the edge of the coin and lifts it clear of both windows, so that neither face is touched and both remain visible. A fold-out leg on the back stands the capsule on a shelf at a fixed angle.
Shipping in the United States is included. Shipping and returns. Also sold on eBay and Whatnot.
Each Puck is made one at a time on a 3D printer in my workshop, in black PLA with clear acrylic windows front and back. You will see fine print lines in the plastic, and I think that is part of its character. The ring stays on for good, the talons lift even a dime cleanly, and the Bradmore Road art is on the leg. I use these for dozens of my own coins.
The Puck takes any coin from a US dime (17.9 mm) to a Morgan or Peace dollar (38.1 mm) with no inserts or foam rings. Unusually shaped coins sometimes work, but not always. An American Silver Eagle is too large.
How to use it
1Lift the front edge of the lid to release the latch and swing it open. The ring should be turned fully counterclockwise, so the three talons are open. Lay the coin on the window, roughly centered, inside the three talons, with the side you want to show at the front facing up.
2With the lid still open, grip the knurled ring and turn it clockwise, steadying the Puck with your other hand. The ring turns only while the lid is open. The talons close together. When they touch the coin, it rises slightly and settles centered. Stop when it is firm. Do not force the ring past the point where it stops.
3Close the lid until it clicks. Both faces of the coin are now on show.
4Swing the leg out from the back until it stops. The Puck rests on its rear edge at the same angle every time. To put it away, fold the leg flat until it clicks. To take the coin out, open the lid and turn the ring counterclockwise until the talons let go.
The step pictures are drawn from the Puck's own 3D model.
The talons touch only the rim of the coin, so neither face is touched. Coins are shown for illustration and are not included.
Why I made it
I am a coin dealer. For years every coin I wanted to show went into a capsule with a foam ring: find the ring that fits, press the halves together, hope it stays shut, and the back of the coin is hidden anyway. The Puck is what I do now: one turn of the ring, three talons hold the coin by its rim, and both faces show.
The “before” scenes in these clips are made with AI. The Puck half is drawn from the Puck’s own 3D model, and the voice is mine.
Sizes and details
| Coins it holds | Any coin from 17.9 mm (a US dime) to 38.6 mm (a British crown) across, which includes Morgan and Peace dollars (38.1 mm). See which coins fit. |
|---|---|
| Too large | The American Silver Eagle (40.6 mm) and anything larger. |
| What touches the coin | Three talons, on the rim only. Neither face is touched. |
| Windows | Clear acrylic, front and back, so both sides of the coin show. |
| Stand | A fold-out leg on the back, with the Bradmore Road art. It folds flat when not in use. |
| Size of the Puck | 67.5 mm across, 79.0 mm tall over the hinge and latch, and 20.1 mm thick with the leg folded. It weighs 38 g. |
| Materials | 3D printed PLA in black, with the Bradmore Road art in orange on the leg, and acrylic windows. |
| In the box | One Puck, a quick start guide and a feedback card. Coins are not included. |
| Price | $19.99, or three for $44.99, shipping in the United States included. |
Common questions
Which coins fit in the Puck?
Any coin from a US dime (17.9 mm) to a Morgan or Peace silver dollar (38.1 mm) or a British crown (38.6 mm). One Puck adjusts to all of them, so there is no need to buy a different holder for each size. The size chart lists common coins.
Can I see both sides of the coin?
Yes. The Puck has a clear window on the front and another on the back, and the talons hold the coin only by its rim.
Do I need foam rings or inserts?
No. Turning the outer ring closes the talons on whatever coin is inside.
Will an American Silver Eagle fit?
No. A Silver Eagle is 40.6 mm across, which is larger than the Puck can hold. A larger size is in development.
How do I take the coin out again?
Open the lid, then turn the ring counterclockwise until the talons let go. The coin can be changed as often as you like.
Can the ring come off?
No. On the first Puck the ring could come off when it was turned fully open. On this version it stays on for good.
Is the Puck a finished product?
Yes. Every Puck is made one at a time on a 3D printer, so you will see fine print lines; the mechanism is the one I use for my own coins. Your feedback still decides what comes next.
Show us your Puck
If you own a Puck, I would love to see what you put in it. Send a photo for the gallery and I will email you a one-time code for 15% off up to three Pucks.
Ready for your coin?
Shipping in the United States is included. Own one already? The feedback form is with the owner gallery.