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9 Reasons We Love Air Force Challenge Coins

Air Force Challenge Coins: 9 Reasons To Celebrate USAF Heritage & Military Excellence

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Honoring Valor: The Significance of USAF Challenge Coins Have you encountered the prestigious Air Force challenge coin, a symbol revered not just in the Marine Corps but across military branches, including the Coast Guard. These distinguished items, from the rank coin to the coveted airman coin, embody the essence of force challenge and honor. Let's […]

Army Strong: How to Care For Your Army Challenge Coin Collection

6 minute read
Challenge coins come bound with honor and tradition, and you carry it with you everywhere you go. After all, it's only to be expected when you've been given such a valuable token. That being said, you'll want to know how to take care of your collection of Army challenge coins. Something that important should only […]

For Your Hero: Firefighter Gifts

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You breathe a sigh of relief because he's home safe again. It feels like you've been holding your breath since he left—hours ago. You thought it might get easier as time went on but it didn't. Every time he gets called to a fire, you worry he might not come back. And how could you […]
Gifts for Police Officers The Rise of Police ChallengeCoin

Gifts for Police Officers: The Rise of Police Challenge Coins

5 minute read
Gifts for Police Officers: The Rise of Police Challenge Coins Are you searching for the perfect gift for the police officer in your life? What can you possibly get for someone who puts their life on the line for your safety and comfort every single day? What kind of a gift helps you to express […]
Coins for the Brave a Background of the Prestigious Firefighter Challenge Coin

Coins for the Brave: A Background of the Prestigious Firefighter Challenge Coin

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A Background of the Prestigious Firefighter Challenge Coin Firefighter challenge coins are reserved for a special kind of brave There's an old saying that goes "All men are created equal, then a few become firemen". It shows firemen as a cut above the average man because of his bravery and skill in the face of […]
The Airman's Coin - 8 Interesting Facts About the Air Force Challenge Coin

The Airman's Coin: 8 Interesting Facts About the Air Force Challenge Coin

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Understanding the Airman's Coin Tradition Military challenge coins are an object of honor and tradition. To receive an airman challenge coin is a recognition for the merit of something you've done. From military to civilian organizations, a typical challenge coin has an organization's insignia. Leaders or commanders present a challenge coin to a member of the unit […]
Whats the Purpose of the Prestigious Military Challenge Coin

What's the Purpose of the Prestigious Military Challenge Coin?

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The military challenge coin has become one of the most prestigious military and first responder markers of rank and camaraderie. Did you know that more than 20% of veterans who served in either Afghanistan or Iraq suffer from severe PTSD and/or depression?  What about the fact that, when many veterans return from their service, they […]
Cool Challenge Coin

4 Cool Challenge Coins Ideas to Enhance Your Event

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Challenge coins have a long history of promoting a sense of community and showing support for fellow service members within the military. However, as the popularity of challenge coins continues to grow, many companies, industries, and even non-profits have started to embrace the promotional and morale-boosting aspects of creating challenge coins. Whether you want to […]
November Challenge Coin Special

Challenge Coin Discount - Thankful for Upgrades in November

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** Promotion Expired** Challenge Coin Discount - Thankful for Upgrades For the entire month of November we are offering a free upgrade when you order 100 or more custom challenge coins.  We are thankful for our customers, which is why this thankful November we want to say thank you with a free upgrade! Choose between: […]

6 Unique Custom Challenge Coin Designs to Take Inspiration From

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6 Unique Custom Challenge Coin Designs Challenge coins are a great way to memorialize your service in a unique way. Here are 6 custom challenge coin designs you take inspiration from today! Military challenge coins have a unique and long-lived history, and over the years countless designs have been created. Whether you're currently serving in […]
Gifts For Veterans

8 Great Gifts for Veterans They'll Be Sure to Love

6 minute read
If the veteran in your life is in need of a pick-me-up or a birthday present, click here to check out these 8 great gifts for veterans that'll make them smile. Veterans Day is just around the corner. And that means trying to come up with the perfect gift for the veteran in your life. […]

How to Practice Proper Military Challenge Coin Etiquette

6 minute read
As of 2016, there were about 20.4 million American veterans. The amount of veterans in the United States is sure to rise, and with that comes an increase in military challenge coins. The challenge coin's history originates in the armed forces--they're meant to boost morale in the military. In fact, military challenge coins are often […]

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