I purchased both the full dollar and half dollar coins to use with the Optiks and Visualies gaff cards. The gaff uses what Mechanic Industries (MI) calls the "Grinder" coin. I searched high and low for a U.S. company that carried the Grinder but it seems like the only place it is available is the MI site in the U.K. So, I purchased this coin in place of the Grinder and so far no one has noticed the difference between this coin and the Grinder which is used on the Visualies gaff card.
The coin feels great in the hand and makes sleights very smooth and easy. It's hefty and well balanced. In fact, I've incorporated the half dollar coin into another trick I perform.
If you want great coins for your coin routines, order a few of these and you won't be disappointed. Well done MI!

I purchased both the full dollar and half dollar coins to use with the Optiks and Visualies gaff cards. The gaff uses what Mechanic Industries (MI) calls the "Grinder" coin. I searched high and low for a U.S. company that carried the Grinder but it seems like the only place it is available is the MI site in the U.K. So, I purchased this coin in place of the Grinder and so far no one has noticed the difference between this coin and the Grinder which is used on the Visualies gaff card.
The coin feels great in the hand and makes sleights very smooth and easy. It's hefty and well balanced. In fact, I've incorporated the half dollar coin into another trick I perform.
If you want great coins for your coin routines, order a few of these and you won't be disappointed. Well done MI!

I love coin magic. In my 45 plus years as a coin magician, I have always used Kennedy halves and Morgan dollar coins. Not usually a fan of anything else, until now. These coins by Mechanic Industies are a joy to use. The weight, milling, and finish are so nice. I originally ordered the dollar size, but,love them so much that I just ordered 6 more in the half dollar size.