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What Do You Do With A Challenge Coin

What Do You Do With A Challenge Coin?

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Though challenge coins started out as a military-specific practice, they’ve since extended to the general public. Families, groups, clubs, and even some businesses are getting in on the challenge coin action and it’s a fun tradition to partake in.
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When Metal Eclipses Coin Design

Metal Plating Challenge Coins: Key Eclipse Design Tips

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Did you know that humans are naturally attracted to shiny things? If you're designing challenge coins, it can be tempting to choose the shiniest metal plating. However, if you do, you might run into issues where the metal plating outshines the rest of the coin design. Top Article Highlights Is high polish plating eclipsing your […]
Designing Challenge Coins for a Fire Department

The Secret Behind Designing Fire Department Challenge Coins

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Want to show your appreciation for your hard working firefighter team? Show them you care by designing memorable challenge coins. Are you on a mission to design a range of custom challenge coins for your fire department? Top Article Highlights Coming up with a meaningful design can be challenging, especially if you want it to […]
Importance of Masonic Challenge Coins

Masonic Challenge Coins: Unveiling the Significance of Freemason Challenge Coins

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The Importance of Masonic Challenge Coins Explained What are masonic challenge coins, what do they mean, and why do they matter? We explain the answers in this insightful guide. Mary's Chapel in Edinburgh, Scotland is recognized as the oldest proven Masonic lodge that exists anywhere in the world. While the practice may extend back that […]
How Do You Get Commemorative Coins

How Do You Get Commemorative Coins

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Limited edition coins are in high demand due to their limited availability. How do you get one? Read to learn more about commemorative coins here.
What is a Marine Corps Challenge Coin?

What Is a Marine Challenge Coin?

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Do you have your challenge coin? Find out why service members are proud to carry the Marine Corps challenge coin here.
How Do You Make a Challenge Coin?

How Do You Make a Challenge Coin?

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Companies and organizations around the world like to give challenge coins to their members in the way of commemorating special events. Each coin is a symbol of achievement, belonging, and camaraderie within a group. Because challenge coins mean so much to so many people, people often ask how they're made. The process for making the […]
Are Personalized Challenge Coins Worth Anything?

Are Personalized Challenge Coins Worth Anything?

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The Real Worth of Challenge Coins: Beyond Just Money Coin collecting is about more than just finding and selling rare and valuable coins. Many coins have historical significance. They're more than just metal - they symbolize honor, unity, and achievement. You'll discover that the DoD (Department of Defense) often uses them for rating and recognizing […]
What Are Army Coins Used For

What Are Army Coins Used For?

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Are you curious about army coins, coin etiquette and coin ranking? Discover all you need to know with this complete guide to learn what Are Army Coins Used For?
Can you buy challenge coins?

Can You Buy Challenge Coins?

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Challenge coins are earned by military or civil service members. This includes all branches of the military and first responders. Despite the custom of earning or being given a challenge coin, it is possible to buy them. 

What Are The Standard Challenge Coin Sizes?

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What is a challenge coin? The short answer: a specially designed coin presented to honor that person for special achievement or confirm their membership in a special group or organization. So what challenge coin size do you choose?

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