Octagonal Webbing – 72 Grams of .999 Fine Silver
A finished round shows the result of minting. This piece shows part of how it begins. Octagonal Webbing is a 72-gram section of .999 fine silver left from punching the two-ounce octagonal planchets used for our Pan-Pac Octagonal Tribute. Its open center preserves the outline of the blank that was removed.
What Is Minting Webbing?
Before a design can be struck, a mint needs a metal blank. Punching blanks from a strip leaves a network of connecting metal around the openings. That leftover material is called webbing. It is normally recycled, allowing the metal to return to production instead of being discarded.
In this case, we kept a portion of that production material and chopped it into individual “webs,” each weighing 72 grams. The result is an unusual way to collect fine silver: a piece whose shape tells the story of the minting process itself.
An Octagonal Window into Production
The central opening has eight sides, reflecting the shape of the Pan-Pac Octagonal Tribute planchet. The surrounding silver retains the working appearance of rolled, punched and chopped metal. There is no portrait or commemorative scene to study; the interest comes from the geometry, surface and physical evidence of manufacture.
Each piece will be slightly different. Those variations are part of the character of this production-derived item, and the photograph illustrates the general form rather than an identical appearance for every piece.
Specifications
- Weight: 72 grams
- Purity: .999 fine silver
- Form: Individual section of octagonal minting webbing
- Origin: Strip used to punch two-ounce Pan-Pac Octagonal Tribute planchets
- Appearance: Varies slightly from piece to piece
Handling Note
The rolling, punching and chopping process leaves sharp edges. Careful handling is recommended.
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