Personalized FBI Challenge Coins | MetalPromo Custom Coins (2024)

An FBI challenge coin is a great way to honor past and present FBI members that protect our freedom and put their lives at risk each day. An FBI challenge coin is available in a variety of different styles, as MetalPromo is a company with over 15 years of experience in the challenge coin industry. Meeting the needs of each client is one of our top priorities, as we provide free artwork design and free revisions to ensure that you are always satisfied with your purchase.

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Why Make FBI Challenge Coins

Interested in learning more about an FBI challenge coin? Here are just a few of the many reasons why FBI challenge coins are such a favorite accessory in the government.

Recognition and Morale Boosting

The aspect of Recognition and Morale Boosting is a cornerstone benefit of FBI challenge coins. These tokens serve as a formal and enduring way to honor the exceptional service, skills, and accomplishments of individuals within the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Receiving a challenge coin not only validates the hard work and dedication of the agents but also acts as a significant morale booster. In a profession where agents often face high-pressure situations and complex investigations, having a tangible form of recognition can be immensely uplifting and motivating. Overall, FBI challenge coins offer a meaningful way to celebrate and affirm the critical contributions made by agents, thereby enhancing morale and job satisfaction.

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Fostering Unity and Trust:

The benefit of Fostering Unity and Trust through FBI challenge coins is particularly crucial in an agency where teamwork and collaboration are key to successful outcomes. These coins act as a unifying symbol, reinforcing a collective sense of mission and identity among FBI personnel. The tradition of exchanging these coins, whether in formal ceremonies or more casual settings, serves to strengthen interpersonal relationships and build trust within the agency. This heightened sense of unity and trust is invaluable, especially when agents are involved in complex or high-risk investigations that require seamless coordination and mutual reliance. In essence, FBI challenge coins contribute to creating a more cohesive and effective team, which is essential for the intricate and often sensitive work the agency performs.

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Custom Personalization

The aspect of Personalization adds a unique layer of value to FBI challenge coins. These coins can be specifically designed to commemorate unique cases, milestones, or even specific divisions within the FBI, allowing for a highly personalized form of recognition. Custom details, such as case identifiers, agent credentials, or special insignias, can be engraved on the coins, adding an extra layer of meaning and relevance. The availability of various materials and finishes, like antique bronze or polished gold, allows for the creation of a distinct and memorable keepsake that resonates with its recipients. This level of personalization and adaptability ensures that each FBI challenge coin is not just a generic token but a specialized memento that holds significant value and meaning, tailored to the specific needs and achievements of the agency.

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Providing high-quality FBI challenge coins

MetalPromo is a company that specializes in creating top-quality FBI challenge coins that are available in soft enamel, hard enamel, and die-struck coins. MetalPromo has been in business since 2003, and we understand the value of delivering top-quality FBI challenge coins that represent the many hours of hard work and dedication of these brave government employees. Satisfying the needs of clients is always the main focus at MetalPromo, as we offer free shipping and will always match the prices of competitors to ensure that you get the best deal.

Please feel free to reach out to us at any time to learn more and order your FBI challenge coins today!

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Our design process

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Your Idea

Give us your idea and we will give you a design! Our free design services can help turn your idea into a reality.

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Free Design

Let our talented team of artists design perfect for you. Our artists won't stop till you are satisfied. And it's free!

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Finished Product

Once approved, we create, inspect, and ship your order, with your satisfaction as our priority.

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Example of our FBI challenge coins pricing

Challenge Coin, Die Struck

Challenge Coin, Soft Enamel, One Side Color

Challenge Coin Soft Enamel, Two Side Color

Challenge Coin Hard Enamel, Two Side Color

Die Struck Challenge Coin
**Mold Charge**
5pc Smpl
25
501001502002503005007501000200030005000
1.5"$100.00
$195.00
$8.74
$5.06$3.12
$3.07
$2.87
$2.80
$2.65
$2.60
$2.58
$2.54
$2.45
$2.34
$2.19
1.75″$125.00
$195.00
$9.90
$5.64
$3.42
$3.39
$3.19
$3.06
$2.93
$2.87
$2.85
$2.82
$2.76
$2.69$2.64
2.0″$150.00
$200.00
$10.36
$6.03
$3.72
$3.69
$3.49
$3.39
$3.22
$3.11
$3.10
$3.09
$3.02
$2.94
$2.84
2.25″$175.00
$225.00
$12.15
$7.07
$4.66
$4.63
$4.09
$3.98
$3.78
$3.58
$3.54
$3.50
$3.44
$3.30
$3.12
2.5″$200.00
$250.00
$13.50
$7.79
$5.18
$5.14
$4.69
$4.61
$4.13
$4.08
$4.01
$3.92
$3.79
$3.55
$3.42
2.75″$200.00
$275.00
$17.52
$9.04
$5.63
$5.60
$5.34
$5.28
$5.25
$5.09
$4.99
$4.85
$4.68
$4.25
$3.96
3.0″$225.00
$300.00
$19.43
$9.93
$6.60
$6.59
$6.57
$6.49
$6.48
$6.07
$5.90
$5.75
$5.58
$4.90
$4.49
3.25″$225.00
$300.00
$21.42
$12.39
$7.20
$7.18
$7.16
$7.06
$7.05
$6.63
$6.44
$6.28
$5.89
$5.35
$4.89
3.5″$250.00
$325.00
$23.12
$13.38
$7.83
$7.81
$7.80
$7.70
$7.69
$7.23
$7.01
$6.83
$6.42
$5.82
$5.34
3.75″$250.00
$325.00
$24.97
$14.44
$8.54
$8.52
$8.50
$8.40
$8.39
$7.86
$7.64
$7.45
$6.99
$6.35
$5.80
4.0″$300.00
$350.00
$26.96
$15.59
$9.31
$9.30
$9.26
$9.15
$9.13
$8.57
$8.33
$8.10
$7.62
$6.91
$6.33
One Side Color, Soft Enamel
**Mold Charge**
5pc Smpl
25
501001502002503005007501000200030005000
1.50"$100.00
$195.00
$9.28
$5.48
$3.38
$3.32
$3.11
$2.90
$2.86
$2.81
$2.78
$2.75
$2.70
$2.51
$2.43
1.75″$125.00
$195.00
$10.15
$5.99
$3.74
$3.64
$3.50
$3.32
$3.29
$3.22
$3.20
$3.17
$3.09
$2.83
$2.62
2.0″$150.00
$200.00
$11.21
$6.61
$4.14
$4.04
$3.94
$3.71
$3.69
$3.62
$3.59
$3.55
$3.40
$3.07
$2.91
2.25″$175.00
$225.00
$12.73
$7.51
$5.00
$4.88
$4.78
$4.70
$4.58
$4.53
$4.50
$4.26
$4.12
$3.17
$2.95
2.5″$200.00
$250.00
$15.28
$8.54
$5.93
$5.87
$5.72
$5.49
$5.43
$4.90
$4.87
$4.58
$4.40
$3.37
$3.11
2.75″$200.00
$275.00
$18.54
$9.30
$6.41
$6.35
$6.19
$6.11
$6.02
$5.64
$5.61
$5.39
$5.13
$4.22
$4.16
3.0″$225.00
$300.00
$19.84
$10.25
$6.85
$6.80
$6.74
$6.67
$6.61
$6.36
$6.33
$6.16
$5.92
$5.01
$4.77
3.25″$225.00
$300.00
$22.32
$13.14
$7.48
$7.42
$7.39
$7.31
$7.25
$6.95
$6.92
$6.74
$6.31
$5.50
$5.24
3.5″$250.00
$325.00
$24.32
$14.33
$8.14
$8.07
$8.07
$7.99
$7.92
$7.62
$7.58
$7.39
$6.89
$6.01
$5.72
3.75″$250.00
$325.00
$26.63
$15.69
$8.91
$8.83
$8.83
$8.75
$8.67
$8.34
$8.30
$8.07
$7.55
$6.58
$6.27
4.0″$300.00
$350.00
$29.14
$17.16
$9.75
$9.67
$9.67
$9.58
$9.49
$9.11
$9.07
$8.84
$8.27
$7.21
$6.85
Two Side Color, Soft Enamel
**Mold Charge**
5pc Smpl
25
501001502002503005007501000200030005000
1.5"$100.00
$195.00
$9.87
$5.85
$3.50
$3.46
$3.33
$3.21
$3.13
$3.02
$2.97
$2.92
$2.82
$2.72
$2.62
1.75″$125.00
$195.00
$10.91
$6.48
$4.00
$3.96
$3.83
$3.76
$3.59
$3.53
$3.48
$3.44
$3.38
$3.19
$2.97
2.0″$150.00
$200.00
$11.44
$7.20
$4.44
$4.38
$4.25
$4.18
$4.09
$4.03
$3.98
$3.93
$3.88
$3.69
$3.54
2.25″$175.00
$225.00
$13.10
$7.84
$5.04
$4.98
$4.89
$4.81
$4.65
$4.59
$4.54
$4.52
$4.42
$4.03
$3.75
2.5″$200.00
$250.00
$16.13
$9.02
$5.92
$5.89
$5.74
$5.66
$5.57
$5.45
$5.40
$5.38
$5.31
$4.39
$4.08
2.75″$200.00
$275.00
$18.74
$10.07
$6.51
$6.48
$6.36
$6.28
$6.20
$5.94
$5.89
$5.79
$5.69
$4.90
$4.62
3.0″$225.00
$300.00
$20.45
$11.06
$7.08
$7.05
$6.98
$6.90
$6.78
$6.43
$6.38
$6.16
$5.75
$5.41
$5.14
3.25″$225.00
$300.00
$22.73
$13.56
$7.88
$7.82
$7.79
$7.71
$7.65
$7.37
$7.34
$7.15
$6.71
$5.90
$5.64
3.5″$250.00
$325.00
$24.73
$14.74
$8.55
$8.49
$8.49
$8.41
$8.34
$8.02
$7.98
$7.79
$7.31
$6.43
$6.13
3.75″$250.00
$325.00
$27.03
$16.09
$9.33
$9.25
$9.25
$9.16
$9.07
$8.74
$8.70
$8.49
$7.95
$6.98
$6.67
4.0″$300.00
$350.00
$29.55
$17.58
$10.16
$10.07
$10.07
$9.98
$9.89
$9.53
$9.49
$9.26
$8.67
$7.61
$7.27
One Side Color, Hard Enamel
**Mold Charge**
5pc Smpl
25
501001502002503005007501000200030005000
1.5"$100.00
$195.00
$9.59
$5.85$3.80
$3.65
$3.48
$3.29
$3.06
$3.00
$2.97
$2.94
$2.89
$2.70
$2.62
1.75″$125.00
$195.00
$10.46
$6.37
$4.12
$4.00
$3.85
$3.68
$3.47
$3.40
$3.38
$3.35
$3.28
$3.02$2.81
2.0″$150.00
$200.00
$11.50
$6.97
$4.48
$4.42
$4.31
$4.08
$3.87
$3.80
$3.77
$3.73
$3.58
$3.27
$3.12
2.25″$175.00
$225.00
$12.99
$7.86
$5.32
$5.26
$5.13
$5.05
$4.75
$4.70
$4.67
$4.43
$4.06
$3.35
$3.16
2.5″$200.00
$250.00
$15.51
$9.35
$6.28
$6.23
$6.06
$5.83
$5.59
$5.08
$5.04
$4.75
$4.31
$3.55
$3.30
2.75″$200.00
$275.00
$18.72
$11.23
$6.73
$6.68
$6.53
$6.46
$6.20
$5.80
$5.77
$5.55
$5.25
$4.39
$4.34
3.0″$225.00
$300.00
$20.63
$12.36
$7.18
$7.14
$7.07
$7.00
$6.76
$6.51
$6.48
$6.33
$5.80
$5.20
$4.94
3.25″$225.00
$300.00
$22.63
$13.46
$7.78
$7.70
$7.67
$7.59
$7.55
$7.27
$7.24
$7.04
$6.61
$5.80
$5.54
3.5″$250.00
$325.00
$24.63
$14.64
$8.45
$8.37
$8.37
$8.29
$8.24
$7.92
$7.88
$7.69
$7.21
$6.33
$6.02
3.75″$250.00
$325.00
$26.93
$15.99
$9.22
$9.11
$9.11
$9.03
$8.97
$8.64
$8.60
$8.39
$7.85
$6.88
$6.57
4.0″$300.00
$350.00
$29.45
$17.48
$10.05
$9.95
$9.95
$9.86
$9.79
$9.43
$9.39
$9.15
$8.57
$7.51
$7.16
Two Side Color, Hard Enamel
**Mold Charge**
5pc Smpl
25
501001502002503005007501000200030005000
1.5"$100.00
$195.00
$10.24
$6.22
$3.89
$3.83
$3.59
$3.53
$3.28
$3.23
$3.18
$3.13
$3.01
$2.91
$2.81
1.75″$125.00
$195.00
$11.29
$6.82
$4.41
$4.35
$4.21
$4.15
$3.78
$3.72
$3.67
$3.63
$3.57
$3.38$3.18
2.0″$150.00
$200.00
$11.80
$7.13
$4.81
$4.75
$4.61
$4.55
$4.29
$4.24
$4.21
$4.19
$4.08
$3.88
$3.73
2.25″$175.00
$225.00
$13.48
$8.11
$5.45
$5.37
$5.27
$5.20
$4.84
$4.78
$4.73
$4.71
$4.61
$4.24
$3.94
2.5″$200.00
$250.00
$16.51
$9.90
$6.33
$6.28
$6.11
$6.03
$5.76
$5.64
$5.59
$5.60
$5.50
$4.58
$4.28
2.75″$200.00
$275.00
$19.10
$11.44
$6.90
$6.85
$6.72
$6.65
$6.39
$6.14
$6.08
$5.98
$5.88
$5.10
$4.81
3.0″$225.00
$300.00
$22.58
$13.48
$7.49
$7.44
$7.36
$7.29
$6.97
$6.62
$6.57
$6.36
$6.00
$5.60
$5.34
3.25″$225.00
$300.00
$23.13
$13.96
$8.30
$8.22
$8.18
$7.83
$7.71
$7.20
$6.72
$6.57
$6.02
$5.93
$5.85
3.5″$250.00
$325.00
$25.13
$15.14
$8.95
$8.87
$8.87
$8.79
$8.74
$8.22
$7.59
$6.90
$6.87
$6.79
$6.71
3.75″$250.00
$325.00
$27.44
$16.51
$9.73
$9.63
$9.63
$9.55
$9.49
$9.16
$8.46
$7.68
$7.66
$7.58
$7.50
4.0″$300.00
$350.00
$29.96
$17.98
$10.57
$10.47
$10.47
$10.38
$10.31
$9.92
$9.15
$8.32
$8.30
$8.20
$8.12

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Testimonials

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My designer Nicole far exceeded my expectations of my original coin design and created a product that is far superior than any other military coin I have had made in the past. This coin is Outstanding and all of my military buddies say it looks amazing!!! Thanks so very much Nicole, you are a true All-Star!!! MAJ Snyder

MAJ Snyder

84th GLTD

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The service, from beginning to end, has been matchless and extraordinarily professional. The caliber of service clearly matches the caliber of the product. This company also has a very talented design team in place who knows exactly what they are doing. Bottom line, they're not dealing with such high end clients for no reason. That said, I am a very small business just getting started yet they've always made me feel like a very high end client. That says it all. The finished product is so impressive.

Suzanne K.

Executive Talent Insights

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I had a really great experience, from beginning to end. I designed my own cards, which needed a few revisions, and the artist & service area were both very nice to work with, and quite patient. Each and every service person that I corresponded with was so helpful. The end product was absolutely gorgeous, and the responses I'm receiving to them is wonderful. Highly recommended!

Jodean Cooper

Desert Plume Calligraphy

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This is my fifth year to use your company for Fiesta Medals for us to hand out. Each year has been great. The work has been great and so have the people that we dealt with. I haven't received our medals yet for this year, but looking at the proof, I can't wait to receive. We had more details and they look perfect on the proof. Thank you so much, we look forward to doing more business with you in the years to come.

Valerie M

Starline Busway

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Everything about the experience was incredible! I had so many questions along the way and had a wonderful response time for each inquiry. The pins turned out beautifully and we were lucky enough to get some great deals for upgrades! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. We leave for our big trip to Cooperstown Dreams Park on July 6, 2018!

Wilson V.

Wilson Vols

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Great Experience! Design and price were great! Pins arrived on time and the entire staff was awesome! Would highly recommend and we will use for all of our teams!

Michael Meredith

Greenwood Emeralds Baseball Club

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Common Questions

General FBI Challenge Coin

What is a typical coin size?

The most common coin size is 1.75”, followed by 2” and then 1.5”. If we have concerns about your selection our team will let you know the optimal size of your coin based on your design.

How much will my coin weigh?

This will depend on the size and design of the coin. Roughly speaking, 1.5” coins are about 1-1.1oz., 1.75” are about 1.5-1.65oz., and 2.0” are about 1.95-2.15oz.

What payment methods do you accept?

We offer a variety of payment options Including:

– All Major Credit Cards (VISA, AMEX, Discover, Mastercard)
– Paypal
– Electronic ACH using your checking account, a service offered via Quickbooks
We also accept mailed payments by personal / business check, money order, cashiers check.

What is your minimum order quantity?

The minimum coin order quantity is 25. You can order any quantity as long as it meets our minimum. There are various price point breaks based on quantity that provide some great savings.

Design FBI Challenge Coin

What if we don’t like the initial design?

No Problem! We give you 6 FREE revisions to your design. If you have anything else you are envisioning or changes needed, just let us know and we can make it happen!

What type of artwork files do you Accept?

We accept most file types. We prefer images to be in .EPS or .AI formats, if possible. Otherwise, we accept .JPG, .GIF, .PNG, .PPT, .DOC, .PDF, .BMP, .TIFF, .PSD and .CDR.

Shipping FBI Challenge Coin

Is Shipping Free?

We offer free shipping as part of your order package when shipping domestically within the US. We also offer free shipping to military APO / FPO / DPO addresses overseas as support for our Active duty men & women. For all other shipping locations we will provide you with options based on cost & delivery time so you can pick what works best for you.

Do you ship to APO/FPO addresses?

We do offer shipping to APO / FPO addresses at no extra charge to our service men and women. Please keep in mind that shipping to an APO / FPO address will add 1-3 weeks to the order production and shipping timelines.

How long does it take to receive my coins?

Production for our coins typically takes 3.to 3.5 weeks. Once your coins are finished, they are shipped via FedEx Priority shipping, with orders arriving two days after they leave our factory. Shipping to APO/FPO can add an additional 1 to 3 weeks to delivery, these will ship to you via USPS

Product Type FBI Challenge Coin

What is the difference between a die struck and die cast coin?

Die struck coins have the designs transferred to a front & back mold, the raw brass being struck by each mold with enough force to transfer both the raised & recessed areas of the design into the brass. Die Cast molds are fit together and molten zinc metal is injected into the die to create the coin blank.

What is the difference between a soft enamel and die hard enamel coin?

Simply put, Soft Enamel are textured, with the enamel filled below the metal ridges, while Hard Enamel are smooth, the overfilled enamel polished smooth against the metal. You can have one side of your coin be soft enamel and the other side be hard enamel.

Production FBI Challenge Coin

Simply put, what is the process from submitting my form to receiving my coins?

We have worked with 1000’s of clients and make the process EASY from start to finish, fast, and pain free.

The 1st step is to submit your coin design ideas and details through our website here or by contacting our customer care team.
We’ll provide you an initial estimate and coin design proof within 24 hours of your submission.
If needed, we offer free revisions until we get the design exactly how you envisioned it.
Lastly, once you approve your final proof and complete the final invoice payment we will send your project to production.

How long does it take to receive my coins?

Production for our coins typically takes 3.to 3.5 weeks. Once your coins are finished, they are shipped via FedEx Priority shipping, with orders arriving two days after they leave our factory. Shipping to APO/FPO can add an additional 1 to 3 weeks to delivery, these will ship to you via USPS

What are the coins made out of?

The majority of our coins are die struck into brass. Large, custom shaped, or designs with large cutout areas will be cast from a zinc alloy.

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FAQs

Can I make my own challenge coin? ›

Creating custom challenge coins is made easy at The/Studio with a wide variety of designs and styles to choose from. 20 coin materials to choose from such as gold, silver, brass, nickel, copper, rose gold, and more. Option to include two colors of the same coin finish.

How do you pass a challenge coin? ›

Coins given as awards for accomplishments are normally given to the recipient during a handshake, passing from the right hand of the giver to the right hand of the awardee. It is also normal for the giver to offer a brief explanation of the reason for awarding the coin.

What are FBI challenge coins? ›

These tokens serve as a formal and enduring way to honor the exceptional service, skills, and accomplishments of individuals within the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Receiving a challenge coin not only validates the hard work and dedication of the agents but also acts as a significant morale booster.

How much are custom challenge coins? ›

We often get asked “What do custom challenge coins cost?” Challenge coins typically cost $3.00 -$5.00 per coin for a full production run of 100 coins speaking generally. More specifically though, it depends. Challenge coin pricing is dependent on a variety of factors including size, quantity, and coloration.

Is it legal to mint your own coins? ›

A brief look at the history of private mints in America.

Since 1864, the private coining of money has been illegal, and since colonial days, we have had legal-tender laws designed to force the acceptance of coins and bills minted by the government.

Can civilians own challenge coins? ›

Yes, anyone can own a challenge coin. While they're often issued to military personnel, anyone can be given a challenge coin. Most commonly, normal people receive them for joining a specific organization. For example, Boy Scouts of America will award Eagle Scouts with challenge coins to honor their achievement.

What does it mean if someone gives you a challenge coin? ›

Challenge coins have a special way of instilling pride in its recipients. They serve as a more informal token of appreciation, standing in place of medals and ribbons. The practice has a long history among those in the military and first responders as a way to honor service.

What are the rules of a challenge coin? ›

Challenge Coin Rules
  • The challenge is initiated by drawing your coin, holding it in the air by whatever means possible and state, shout or otherwise verbally acknowledge that you are initiating a coin check. ...
  • The response consists of all those present responding in a like manner within 15 seconds.

How to get free challenge coins? ›

The most common way that normal people can get challenge coins is by joining any number of civilian organizations or clubs. You may receive a club challenge coin just for being a member or you might be presented with one later to recognize some achievement you made.

What does it mean when a police officer gives you a challenge coin? ›

For many officers, receiving a challenge coin is seen as an acknowledgment of their hard work and dedication to the job. In some cases, challenge coins are also given to public members to say "thank you" for their support.

What is a CIA challenge coin? ›

CIA challenge coins offer a unique way to recognize and honor the exceptional service and achievements of individuals within the Central Intelligence Agency.

What is a federal challenge coin? ›

What is a Challenge Coin? Challenge coins are small, medallion-like tokens, often adorned with the emblem or insignia of the presenting organization. Challenge coins serve as a symbol of membership, belonging, and camaraderie, forging a strong bond among those who possess them.

Should I carry my challenge coin? ›

The rules of the game should be given or explained to everyone given a coin. It's rude to call out a challenge if you haven't broken down the way it works ahead of time. 2. Coins must be carried at all times, and challenges can be called out anywhere and at any time.

Can you get custom coins? ›

Custom Coins With Your Logo. We have been designing and making custom coins for over 30 years. We specialize in making die struck coins with your logo using enamel color and bronze or silver plating. We can even add a three dimensional look to your coin design.

How are challenge coins engraved? ›

Laser Engraving

Lasers are used to etch an intricate design onto the challenge coin that may not have transferred over during stamping. It is typically used for adding text and other fine details. Lasers can also add custom text to the edges of the coin, enhancing the custom challenge coin's look.

What machine do I need to make challenge coins? ›

It begins by creating a design in a computer-assisted design (CAD) System. This allows a CNC machine to accurately cut the design into a piece of metal that is used later in the process. The design of a challenge coin is only limited to the capabilities of the manufacturer.

Can you make coins at home? ›

In the past making your own coin was an ordeal and a half, having to carve out a die and strike malleable metal under several tonnes of pressure. These days, it's as simple as making a 3d model and sending it to a CNC mill for machining.

Is it legal to make art out of coins? ›

No, you do not need permission to make jewelry out of coins. Coins are considered public domain, and as long as you are not altering them in a way that misrepresents their value, you are free to use them for crafting jewelry.

What are the rules for challenge coins? ›

Challenge Coin Rules
  • The challenge is initiated by drawing your coin, holding it in the air by whatever means possible and state, shout or otherwise verbally acknowledge that you are initiating a coin check. ...
  • The response consists of all those present responding in a like manner within 15 seconds.

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