Plain-language posts on pricing, design, history, and materials — written by people who actually make these coins, for people who actually carry them.
A challenge coin is a small medallion carried as a token of identity, membership, or recognition. The tradition has its roots in World War I and now spans every U.S. military branch, every major first responder agency, and growing corporate use.
Every custom challenge coin project is priced individually because every project is different. This guide walks through the six factors that move the number on every quote — so when our number lands in your inbox, you know exactly what's driving it.
Soft enamel is the workhorse: affordable, textured, the standard military unit coin look. Hard enamel is the premium: smooth, jewelry-grade, the command-coin choice. Here's exactly how to decide between them.
A great military unit coin honors the unit's identity, respects the branch's conventions, and feels right when it hits someone's hand. This guide walks through the layout, content, and construction choices that make that happen.
1.75" is the most-ordered challenge coin size, but it's not always the right one. This guide breaks down which size fits which job — from 1.5" everyday coins to 3"+ presentation pieces.
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