Prägeaufgaben

Prägeaufgabe is a German term used primarily in the fields of minting and metal stamping. It refers to the act of impressing a design onto a metal blank (planchet) by means of a die, resulting in a coin, medal, or similar object. The term can also denote the resulting piece or the specific work step in which the impression is performed.

In minting practice, the Prägeaufgabe is part of the broader production process, which includes preparing planchets and dies, aligning them, and striking under high pressure in a press. The quality of a Prägeaufgabe depends on factors such as pressure, die condition, and proper alignment. Common minting defects associated with this step include off-center strikes, double strikes, and weak relief.

Historically, Prägeaufgaben were central to coin production across many cultures, evolving from early hammered coinage to modern mechanized presses. Today the term appears in technical literature on coin production and metalworking, where it denotes the stamping operation that transfers the design from the die onto the metal.

In broader usage, Prägeaufgaben can also appear in crafts or educational contexts to describe tasks involving embossing or stamping patterns, though such usage is less formal and more contextual.

See also: Prägefehler, Prägeanstalt, Prägeprozess.