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Everything you need to know about designing, collecting, and gifting challenge coins.

Coins As Clever Marketing Tools

Challenge coins can be a great way to honor a military veteran, promote a cause or celebrate a special occasion. They can also be clever marketing tools. Businesses are always looking for creative ways to promote themselves. One side of...

Challenge Coins Enter The Sports Arena

The concept of memorabilia is nothing new, and its desirability has existed as long as fans of teams and sports have wanted a small piece of the teams they support. Challenge coins are a relatively new form of memorabilia, at...

Epoxy Dome Options for Coins

While most people enjoy the textured sides of challenge coins caused by the stamping of the design into the blank, there are those customers who opt for an epoxy finish....

Custom Coins Becoming The “New” Business Card

The boring business card might soon be completely replaced by custom coins as the primary method of exchanging contact information between companies and potential clients. This might sound strange, but it makes sense when one considers it. In business, the...

Custom Challenge Coins Going Global

What was once a tradition only among the US military has now become a global collectible. Challenge coins have become the mark of unity and membership around the world, and are becoming even more popular every day....

Tips for Designing & Ordering Your Challenge Coins

Our graphics department is the core of what we do – designing and manufacturing great looking coins. We try our very best to get your coin design back to you as fast as possible. There are some things you can...

Even Hollywood Likes Challenge Coins

We all know the popularity of custom challenge coins has literally exploded far from being used in the military, and those new reaches include Hollywood and well-known Stars. Joe Mantegna, Star of the CBS hit show “CRIMINAL MINDS” ordered personalized...

Custom Coins With Sequential Numbering

Sometimes having a custom challenge coin design isn�t enough � why not add numbering to your custom challenge coins? Numbering your military coins or custom challenge coins adds exclusivity to your coins at a small cost....

Challenge Coins Packaged Perfectly

Your military unit or corporate group has likely spent a significant amount of time working with a designer for your order of challenge coins. The artwork is exactly how you want it; you have selected a plating choice for your...

Challenge Coins Add Photo Flare

An offset printed insert allows intricate detail to be added to a challenge coin design that is not allowable with the traditional metal stamping methods....

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Can I Design My Own Challenge Coin?

Yes. You can start with a basic sketch or finished art, then simply upload the front and back images when requesting a quote. Their artists will refine your idea, add crisp details, and email you a proof for your approval. Both the design service and revisions are provided for free.

The price of your coin depends on its size, shape, metal finish, and any extra features like 3D imagery or edge text. Most orders typically cost between $3 and $10 per coin when you purchase 100 or more, and basic artwork is free. For an exact figure, you can request a free quote on their website.

You should upload the highest-resolution files you have available. Vector formats (such as AI, EPS, or PDF) work best and greatly speed up the process, but large PNG or JPEG images are also effective at preserving detail. To speed up proofing, send separate files for the front, the back, and any requested 3D elements.

Standard designs typically require about two to three hours of art time, so you will usually receive your proof within two business days. If you are on a tight deadline, you can indicate this on the quote form or give them a call, and they will prioritize your project.

Yes. They can raise or recess parts of your artwork for a true 3D look. You will need to provide high-resolution images for this process to be successful, and a special mold fee starting at $100 per side applies. When done right, their unique 3D technique adds impressive depth without losing clarity.

Features that require manual handwork at the factory will slow down delivery. These include epoxy coating, silk-screen colors, edge engraving, serial numbering, dual plating, specialty edging, hard enamel, and complex color schemes (many colors and small spaces). If you need your coins fast, it is recommended to choose standard edges and simpler enamel fills.