Strike Your Coin has been creating custom challenge coins for almost a decade. We have shipped thousands of custom coins of various sizes and shapes to our customers all over the world. Our team of professional designers makes a unique custom coin artwork that reflects patriotic pride, team spirit, and honor.
We design custom challenge coins for the military and law-enforcement agencies as well as all types of businesses, including sports teams, schools, clubs, non-profits and more! Our coins are made with a high quality metal alloy that is sure to last a lifetime.
If you’re looking for an affordable way to promote your company or organization while also giving away something memorable and fun then our custom challenge coins are perfect for you!
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Each military challenge coin carries a unique story. Some commemorate the camaraderie within a unit, while others are earned through acts of sacrifice and bravery in the line of duty.
Police officers are often awarded challenge coins to honour their exceptional performance in the line of duty, similar to the tradition of military challenge coins.
Firefighters and first responders, dedicated to protecting life and property, often create custom challenge coins as a tribute to their bravery, commitment, and strong sense of camaraderie.
A challenge coin is a custom-made coin, traditionally used to represent membership, achievement, or camaraderie within an organization. Originating in the military, these coins were given to soldiers as a symbol of unity and recognition for their service. Over time, the tradition expanded beyond the armed forces to include law enforcement, fire departments, corporate organizations, and even schools and sports teams. Challenge coins often feature unique designs, including logos, mottos, or emblems, making them a highly personalized and cherished token of appreciation.
Today, custom challenge coins serve a variety of purposes, from rewarding excellence and marking milestones to strengthening team bonds. They are commonly exchanged at special events, used as promotional items, or given as awards for outstanding performance. Whether for military personnel, first responders, or corporate teams, challenge coins continue to uphold their rich tradition while evolving into a versatile and meaningful symbol of recognition and pride.ted the challenge would have to buy the drinks.
Creating custom challenge coins can feel overwhelming, but we make the process simple and even enjoyable. Just bring us your idea, and our expert designers will transform it into a custom coin design proof (a digital rendering) at no cost. If you have logos, images and text you'd like to include or use as inspiration, we'd love to incorporate them.
Once the initial proof is ready, we offer unlimited revisions at no charge until it matches your vision perfectly or exceeds your expectations!
The purpose of the coin will guide the design elements and overall complexity. Understanding who the coins are for also helps, as we can recommend the most popular sizes, platings, and add-ons based on industry standards and intended use.
Need design inspiration? Browse our gallery of past custom challenge coins! Let us know which ones catch your eye, and we'll use those elements to help create your perfect personalized design.
Approximate Coin Sizes for Reference
For thousands of years the majority of coins have been round. Classic circular challenge coins remain our most popular choice - and for good reason. Their timeless shape allows for intricate detailing, especially when enhanced with specialty edges or dimensional designs.
Plus, their smooth, rounded form makes them comfortable for everyday carrying. Whether you prefer traditional or modern styling, round coins provide the perfect canvas for your custom design.
Looking for something unique? Our challenge coins can be crafted in virtually any shape imaginable. From basic geometric designs like octagons and ovals to detailed custom shapes like dragons, vehicles, motorcycles, buildings, and helmets - the possibilities are endless.
Best of all, custom shapes typically don't incur additional costs, as long as the design doesn't require internal cut-outs. Let your creativity run wild!
The history of challenge coins weaves an intriguing tale through time. Some trace their roots to ancient Rome, where soldiers received specially stamped coins for acts of valour - these unique markings gave them significance beyond their mere monetary worth, serving as badges of honour recognized by fellow warriors.
However, the most celebrated origin story takes us to World War I, featuring an American lieutenant in the Army Air Service. Upon commissioning, he presented each member of his squadron with custom bronze medallions bearing their unit's emblem. His pilots proudly wore these tokens in leather pouches around their necks as symbols of their bond.
The true value of these medallions revealed itself when one pilot was shot down over Germany. Captured and stripped of all identification, he managed to keep only his medallion, concealed in its leather pouch. The Germans, not recognizing him as a soldier, dressed him in civilian clothes to transport him.
During a night bombing raid, the pilot seized his chance to escape and made his way to a French outpost. But his relief quickly turned to dread - the French, seeing a man in civilian clothes with no identification, suspected him of being a spy and prepared to execute him. In a crucial moment, he revealed his squadron medallion. Fortune smiled upon him when a French soldier recognized the unit insignia, sparing his life and enabling his eventual return to his squadron.
| Size | 50 | 100-299 | 300-499 | 500-999 | 1000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5" | $7.55 | $4.65 | $3.95 | $3.85 | $3.75 |
| 1.75" | $8.35 | $4.75 | $4.05 | $3.95 | $3.85 |
| 2" | $9.05 | $5.15 | $4.45 | $4.35 | $4.25 |
| 2.25" | $10.75 | $6.35 | $5.35 | $5.05 | $4.95 |
| 2.5" | $11.35 | $7.15 | $5.75 | $5.65 | $5.45 |
| 2.75" | $12.95 | $8.15 | $7.35 | $7.05 | $6.75 |
| 3" | $14.35 | $9.25 | $9.05 | $8.45 | $7.95 |
| Size | 50 | 100-299 | 300-499 | 500-999 | 1000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5" | $8.65 | $4.85 | $4.35 | $4.25 | $4.15 |
| 1.75" | $9.85 | $5.95 | $5.35 | $5.35 | $5.25 |
| 2" | $10.95 | $6.65 | $6.15 | $6.05 | $5.95 |
| 2.25" | $11.95 | $6.95 | $6.45 | $6.35 | $6.25 |
| 2.5" | $13.35 | $8.25 | $7.75 | $7.65 | $7.65 |
| 2.75" | $14.75 | $9.05 | $8.65 | $8.25 | $8.05 |
| 3" | $16.45 | $9.95 | $9.45 | $8.95 | $8.65 |
