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Custom Challenge Coins has been making custom coins for over 15 years and counting. We have written a lot about topics that you may find helpful as your begin your custom challenge coin project. Our articles range from challenge coin history, coin design best practices, challenge coin tips, customer showcases, as well as other useful challenge coin information. If you are a customer and want to be showcased on our blog, we would love to hear from you.
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What is a Battalion Coin

Representing Your Unit: What Is a Battalion Coin?

many of units will mint and distribute a battalion coin for every soldier in the unit. But, do you know what a battalion coin is, and why it is a popular symbol of U.S. military identity?

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Our Favorite Military Coin Designs

Over the years, Custom Challenge Coins has had the privilege of working on some truly amazing military coin designs. While every coin we create holds deep meaning, there are a few that have really resonated with us or stuck in our memories. We’ve selected a few of our absolute favorite designs to share with you.  […]

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6 facts about military challenge coins

6 Facts About Military Challenge Coins

Military challenge coins vary widely in their rarity and value. Every challenge coin has it's own unique story and they are often tied to the history of a particular mission, unit, or organization.

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Custom Challenge Coins Proudly Supports Month of the Military Child

Custom Challenge Coins Proudly Supports Month Of The Military Child

Month Of The Military Child   Did you know that every year during the month of April we celebrate the military children of America and we call it, "Military Child Appreciation Month" or more commonly known as, "The Month of the Military Child." This special tradition began in the mid-1980s to recognize our American military children […]

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What it Means to Be Gifted a Custom Challenge Coin

What It Means To Be Gifted A Custom Challenge Coin

What is the history of custom challenge coins and what does it mean to be gifted one? Read up and find out. Throughout the ages, members of exclusive groups and units have found ways to honor each other and prove their allegiance and membership. Whether it is through songs, sayings, tattoos, or other markers, these […]

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Challenge Coin Check

Can You Rise to the Challenge of a Coin Check?

Wondering what a coin check is and what the rules are? We'll explain it all in this guide. The actual history of challenge coins is widely debated amongst military scholars. But one thing is clear: the coin check. In this article, we'll discuss the "coin check," and some of the origins of it. We'll also discuss some […]

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

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 […]

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What Is A Challenge Coin And How It All Began

What is a Challenge Coin? And How it all Began

What is a Challenge Coin? And How it all Began Did you know those non-monetary incentives are as effective as monetary incentives when it comes to employee motivation? For a long time, challenge coins have been a popular way of motivating teams and developing a sense of camaraderie. This tradition is deeply rooted in the military […]

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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

The airman's coin has a rich history. Given to airmen at their Air Force graduation, it signifies their accomplishments. Learn more here. Military challenge coins are an object of honor and tradition. To receive a challenge coin is a recognition for the merit of something you've done. From military to civilian organizations, a typical challenge coin has […]

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Whats the Purpose of the Prestigious Military Challenge Coin

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

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 […]

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