Finding the right coin bezel starts with one simple question: what is the exact diameter of your coin? Coin bezels are made to fit specific coin sizes, usually measured in millimeters. A 16.5mm bezel, for example, is commonly used for 1/10 oz American Eagle and 1/10 oz Krugerrand coins, while a 22mm bezel is commonly used for 1/4 oz American Eagle coins and other similar-size coins. WellnessMarketer carries coin pendant mountings, ring mountings, bracelet mountings, cuff link mountings, custom mountings, and finished coin jewelry.

This guide will help you measure your coin, compare common coin sizes, and choose the right style of bezel for a pendant, ring, bracelet, cuff link, or custom coin jewelry design.

Quick Coin Bezel Size Chart

Use this chart as a starting point. Because coin tolerances, protective finishes, vintage coins, and bezel styles can vary, always confirm the diameter of your actual coin before ordering.

WellnessMarketer’s current catalog includes many of these sizes, including 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 16.5mm, 17.8mm, 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 21.6mm, 22mm, 22.6mm, 27mm, 27.5mm, 30mm, 32.7mm, 34.2mm, and 37mm coin bezel options.

How to Measure Your Coin for a Bezel

To choose the correct coin bezel, measure the coin straight across the center, from one edge to the opposite edge. This measurement is the coin’s diameter.

For best results:

1. Use a digital caliper if possible.
2. Measure in millimeters.
3. Do not measure diagonally.
4. Do not include a capsule, holder, or plastic case.
5. Measure the bare coin only.
6. Check the coin’s thickness if you are buying a screw-top bezel.
7. Contact us before ordering if your coin is rare, vintage, worn, unusually thick, or not listed in the chart.

A coin bezel should fit securely without forcing the coin into the mounting. If the bezel is too small, the coin may not seat properly. If it is too large, the coin may move inside the mounting.

Popular Coin Bezel Sizes

13mm Coin Bezels

A 13mm coin bezel is commonly used for small gold coins such as 2 Pesos and some U.S. $1 Type 1 coins. This size is popular for smaller pendants and delicate coin jewelry.

Best for: smaller pendants, ladies’ rings, compact keepsake jewelry.

14mm Coin Bezels

A 14mm coin bezel is commonly used for 1/20 oz Maple Leaf coins and similar small coins. WellnessMarketer carries both pendant and ring options in this size.

Best for: small pendants, rings, lightweight coin jewelry.

16mm Coin Bezels

A 16mm coin bezel is commonly used for 1/10 oz Canadian Maple Leaf coins. Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coins are issued by the Royal Canadian Mint and the standard 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf is 99.99% pure gold; fractional Maple Leaf coins are widely sold in smaller sizes such as 1/10 oz and 1/20 oz.

Best for: 1/10 oz Maple Leaf pendants and rings.

16.5mm Coin Bezels

A 16.5mm coin bezel is one of the most popular sizes because it commonly fits 1/10 oz American Eagle and 1/10 oz Krugerrand coins. U.S. American Eagle Gold Proof Coins are available in one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, and one-tenth ounce sizes and contain 91.67% gold, or 22-karat gold.

WellnessMarketer carries many 16.5mm coin bezels, including screw-top pendants, prong pendants, and coin ring mountings for 1/10 oz American Eagle and 1/10 oz Krugerrand coins.

Best for: 1/10 oz American Eagle pendants, 1/10 oz Krugerrand pendants, men’s coin rings, ladies’ coin rings.

17.8mm Coin Bezels

A 17.8mm coin bezel is commonly used for U.S. $2.50 Liberty coins and other similar-size coins. WellnessMarketer carries 17.8mm pendant and ring mountings for U.S. $2.50 Liberty coins and other coins.

Best for: classic U.S. gold coin jewelry, vintage-style pendants, coin rings.

18mm Coin Bezels

An 18mm coin bezel is commonly used for U.S. dimes, 1/10 oz Panda coins, and certain 1/10 oz Cat-style coins. The current U.S. dime diameter is 0.705 inches, or about 17.91mm, which is why 18mm bezels are often used for dime-size applications.

Best for: dime pendants, small gold coin pendants, 1/10 oz Panda-style coins.

20mm Coin Bezels

A 20mm coin bezel is commonly used for 1/4 oz Kangaroo coins and similar-size coins. WellnessMarketer carries both 10k and 14k 20mm screw-top coin bezel pendants for 1/4 oz Kangaroo coins.

Best for: 1/4 oz Kangaroo pendants, medium-size coin jewelry.

22mm Coin Bezels

A 22mm coin bezel is commonly used for 1/4 oz American Eagle, 1/4 oz Panda, 2 Rand, and other similar-size coins. U.S. law specifies the $10 gold coin size associated with the 1/4 oz American Eagle at 22.0mm in diameter.

WellnessMarketer carries 22mm screw-top and prong coin bezel pendants for 1/4 oz American Eagle coins and other compatible coins.

Best for: 1/4 oz American Eagle pendants, 1/4 oz Panda pendants, medium-to-large coin rings.

27mm Coin Bezels

A 27mm coin bezel is commonly used for 1/2 oz American Eagle coins and other similar-size coins. U.S. law specifies the $25 gold coin size associated with the 1/2 oz American Eagle at 27.0mm in diameter.

Best for: 1/2 oz American Eagle pendants and larger gold coin jewelry.

30mm Coin Bezels

A 30mm coin bezel is commonly used for 1 oz Canadian Maple Leaf coins. The 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf has a 30mm diameter and is a 99.99% pure gold bullion coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint.

Best for: 1 oz Maple Leaf pendants and bold coin necklaces.

32.7mm Coin Bezels

A 32.7mm coin bezel is commonly used for 1 oz American Eagle and 1 oz Krugerrand coins. WellnessMarketer carries 32.7mm screw-top coin bezel pendants for 1 oz American Eagle, 1 oz Cat, and 1 oz Krugerrand coins.

Best for: large gold coin pendants, statement jewelry, 1 oz bullion coin jewelry.

34.2mm Coin Bezels

A 34.2mm coin bezel is commonly used for U.S. $20 Liberty and U.S. $20 St. Gaudens coins. WellnessMarketer carries 34.2mm screw-top coin bezel pendants for these coins.

Best for: classic U.S. $20 gold coin pendants.

37mm Coin Bezels

A 37mm coin bezel is commonly used for 50 Pesos and Centenario coins. WellnessMarketer carries both 10k and 14k 37mm screw-top coin bezel pendants for 50 Pesos and Centenario coins.

Best for: large statement pendants and bold gold coin jewelry.

Coin Bezel Buying Guide

1. Choose the Correct Bezel Size

The most important factor is coin diameter. Match your coin’s diameter to the bezel size as closely as possible. A 16.5mm coin usually needs a 16.5mm bezel, while a 22mm coin usually needs a 22mm bezel.

Do not guess based only on coin weight. For example, a 1/10 oz American Eagle and a 1/10 oz Canadian Maple Leaf are both 1/10 oz gold coins, but they do not use the exact same bezel size. The American Eagle commonly uses a 16.5mm bezel, while the Maple Leaf commonly uses a 16mm bezel.

2. Choose the Right Bezel Style

Screw-Top Coin Bezels

A screw-top bezel is designed so the coin can be placed into the mounting and secured with a small screw at the top. This is one of the most popular options for coin pendants.

Choose screw-top if you want:

• A classic coin pendant look
• A secure mounting
• A bezel that can usually be opened by a jeweler if needed
• A clean frame around the coin

Screw-top bezels are especially popular for American Eagles, Krugerrands, Maple Leafs, Pesos, and U.S. gold coins.

Prong Coin Bezels

A prong coin bezel holds the coin with small prongs around the edge. This can create a lighter, more open look and may show more of the coin’s edge.

Choose prong if you want:

• A more open design
• A decorative jewelry look
• A pendant or ring with more visible coin detail
• A style that feels less heavy than a full-frame bezel

Rope, Polished, Diamond-Cut, and Decorative Bezels

The bezel’s decorative edge changes the overall look of the piece.

Polished bezels are clean and simple.
Rope bezels add texture and a classic jewelry look.
Diamond-cut bezels add sparkle.
Beaded or twisted-wire bezels create a more ornate style.
Nugget-style bezels create a heavier vintage look, especially in rings.

3. Choose Pendant, Ring, Bracelet, Cuff Link, or Custom Mounting

Coin Pendant Mountings

Coin pendants are the most common choice. They work well for everyday wear, gifts, heirloom jewelry, and investment-style gold coin jewelry.

Best for: American Eagles, Krugerrands, Maple Leafs, Pesos, Liberty coins, St. Gaudens coins, and commemorative coins.

Coin Ring Mountings

Coin rings are more specialized. The coin is usually mounted into a ring top, and some styles may require a local jeweler to set the coin and complete assembly. WellnessMarketer’s coin ring collection includes many ring mountings for 1/10 oz American Eagle, 1/10 oz Krugerrand, 1/20 oz Maple Leaf, U.S. $2.50 Liberty, U.S. $5 coins, and other coins.

Best for: smaller and medium coins, especially 13mm–22mm sizes.

Coin Bracelet Mountings

Coin bracelet mountings are a good choice for smaller coins or multi-coin designs. They are often more decorative and should be chosen carefully based on both coin size and wrist comfort.

Coin Cuff Link Mountings

Coin cuff links are popular for formalwear, gifts, and family heirloom pieces. Smaller coins usually work best because cuff links need to remain wearable and balanced.

Custom Coin Mountings

A custom coin mounting is a good choice if your coin is unusual, rare, vintage, oversized, or not listed in a standard size chart. WellnessMarketer has custom mounting categories for pendants, rings, bracelets, cuff links, earrings, and necklaces.

4. Choose the Right Metal

10k Gold

10k gold is usually the most affordable solid-gold option. It is durable and practical for customers who want a real gold mounting at a lower price point.

14k Gold

14k gold is one of the most popular choices for fine jewelry. It offers a strong balance of gold content, durability, color, and price.

Yellow Gold

Yellow gold is the classic choice for gold coin jewelry. It pairs especially well with American Eagles, Krugerrands, Pesos, Liberty coins, St. Gaudens coins, and other yellow-gold coins.

White Gold

White gold gives coin jewelry a modern look and can create contrast against yellow-gold coins.

5. Decide Whether You Want the Coin Included

Some products are mountings only, meaning the coin is not included. Other products are finished coin jewelry, meaning the coin may already be mounted. Always check the product description before ordering.

For many coin bezel products, the title or description will say whether the item is a mounting and whether the coin is included.

6. Consider Thickness, Not Just Diameter

Diameter tells you how wide the coin is, but thickness also matters, especially for screw-top bezels. A coin with the correct diameter but unusual thickness may not fit properly.

This is especially important for:

• Vintage coins
• Commemorative coins
• Foreign coins
• Proof coins
• Coins with unusual rims
• Coins that have been damaged or altered
  

When in doubt, measure both diameter and thickness and contact us before ordering.

Common Coin Bezel Matches

What size bezel fits a 1/10 oz American Eagle?

A 16.5mm coin bezel commonly fits a 1/10 oz American Eagle. WellnessMarketer carries 16.5mm screw-top pendants, prong pendants, and ring mountings for 1/10 oz American Eagle coins.

What size bezel fits a 1/10 oz Krugerrand?

A 16.5mm coin bezel commonly fits a 1/10 oz Krugerrand. WellnessMarketer lists many 16.5mm coin bezels for 1/10 oz American Eagle and 1/10 oz Krugerrand coins.

What size bezel fits a 1/10 oz Maple Leaf?

A 16mm coin bezel commonly fits a 1/10 oz Canadian Maple Leaf. WellnessMarketer lists 16mm coin bezel pendants for 1/10 oz Maple Leaf coins.

What size bezel fits a 1/4 oz American Eagle?

A 22mm coin bezel commonly fits a 1/4 oz American Eagle. WellnessMarketer carries 22mm screw-top and prong coin bezel pendants for 1/4 oz American Eagle coins.

What size bezel fits a 1/2 oz American Eagle?

A 27mm coin bezel commonly fits a 1/2 oz American Eagle. WellnessMarketer lists 27mm prong coin bezel pendants for 1/2 oz American Eagle coins, U.S. $10 Liberty coins, and other coins.

What size bezel fits a 1 oz American Eagle?

A 32.7mm coin bezel commonly fits a 1 oz American Eagle. WellnessMarketer lists 32.7mm screw-top coin bezel pendants for 1 oz American Eagle, 1 oz Cat, and 1 oz Krugerrand coins.

What size bezel fits a U.S. dime?

A U.S. dime is about 17.91mm in diameter, so an 18mm coin bezel is commonly used for dime-size applications. The U.S. Code lists the dime diameter as 0.705 inches.

What size bezel fits a 50 Pesos or Centenario?

A 37mm coin bezel commonly fits 50 Pesos and Centenario coins. WellnessMarketer carries 37mm screw-top coin bezel pendants for these coins.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know what size coin bezel I need?

Measure your coin’s diameter in millimeters. Then match that measurement to the bezel size. For example, a 16.5mm coin usually needs a 16.5mm bezel, while a 22mm coin usually needs a 22mm bezel.

Can I use the same bezel for any 1/10 oz gold coin?

No. Coin weight alone is not enough. A 1/10 oz American Eagle, 1/10 oz Krugerrand, and 1/10 oz Maple Leaf may not all use the same bezel size. Match by diameter, not just gold weight.

Are coin bezels sold with the coin included?

Some items are finished coin jewelry, while many are mountings only. Always read the product description carefully. If the listing says “coin not included,” you are buying the mounting only.

What is better: screw-top or prong?

A screw-top bezel is a classic choice for secure coin pendants. A prong bezel gives a more open jewelry look and may show more of the coin. The better choice depends on the coin, the style, and how the jewelry will be worn.

Can I put my own coin into a bezel?

In many cases, yes, as long as the bezel matches your coin’s diameter and thickness. Some ring mountings and custom pieces may require a jeweler to set the coin.

Should I set a rare coin into jewelry?

If the coin has numismatic or collector value, consult a coin dealer before mounting it. Jewelry mounting can affect a coin’s condition, surface, edge, and collector value.

Can WellnessMarketer help me find the right size?

Yes. If you are unsure which mounting fits your coin, contact WellnessMarketer with the coin name, diameter, thickness, and any photos or markings you have.

Need help finding the right coin bezel?
Measure your coin in millimeters, then browse our coin pendant mountings, coin ring mountings, and custom coin mountings. Not sure which size you need? Contact WellnessMarketer before ordering and we’ll help you choose the right fit.