Challenge Coins
A Challenge coin is a small, heavy weight, specially designed piece bearing an organization's emblem or logo. Challenge coins were originally issued by members of a club or organization to symbolize unity and camaraderie. Today these coins are carried by organization members and are used to prove membership if challenged.
How does one "challenge" another coin carrying member? When someone belonging to a similar group "challenges" you to produce your coin, you must do so immediately. If you are incapable of doing so, then you have lost the challenge. The loser of the challenge must then do something for the winner. These "winnings" vary from buying the other person a meal, to performing a task, or any number of other things as determined by the group who issued the challenge coins.
Although the challenge coin originated with the armed forces, the tradition of the challenge coin continues today and is seen among various types of groups such as:
service clubs
scouting troops
church groups
various departments of a business
social groups
chambers of commerce
rotary clubs
fraternities
sororities
12 step programs
Pricing (click here)
Pricing Details for Challenge Coins
Quantities
100
250
500
1000
2500
5000
Enamel Colours
1 1/2"
38mm
$5.49
$4.47
$4.02
$3.19
$3.01
$2.93
$0.50 / colour
1 5/8"
41mm
$5.82
$4.83
$4.21
$3.64
$3.45
$3.36
$0.50 / colour
1 3/4"
45mm
$6.11
$5.18
$4.42
$3.95
$3.78
$3.62
$0.50 / colour
2"
51mm
$7.13
$6.39
$5.54
$5.07
$4.89
$4.67
$0.50 / colour
All Awards Canada Challenge Coins Include:
All mold and set-up fees
Double Sided design
Design Applications (click here)
Design applications for Challenge Coins
Coins are designed with one thing in mind: PRIDE. A person who carries a coin shows their pride in the organization they represent. These coins are in most cases developed using logos, statements, or event dates. They are very rich looking and colourful. By utilizing our art and graphics department, we can help you design your coin so you can go and challenge the world.
Manufacturing Process (click here)
How a Challenge Coin is Manufactured
The manufacturing process starts with an idea. By contacting us with your idea, our professional art and graphics department will begin the process of bringing your coin to life. Using your approved art work, base metal is stamped with steel dies much like how regular currency is produced. The stamping process creates a fine detailed finish to the coin. The coin is then plated. By adding enamel colours (four colours are included in the price of your coin), you may highlight various aspects of your coin or logo. Your coin can also have cut-out areas, or areas in which a certain object can spin. The coin is then hand polished on all sides and edges to give it a luster similar to currency. You can also add a clear epoxy dome over the face of the coin which gives it additional protection against scratching of the enamel. The coin is then packaged in your choice of packaging.
Options (click here)
Finishing
Enamels
Packaging
Coin Finishing Options
All challenge coins come with 2 side imprint and up to 4 colors on each side. There may be times in which you want to further enhance the look of your particular coin. By adding customized finishes, proxy coverings or diamond cut edges you can bring your coin up to the next level.
Sand Blasted Background
Elegant ect. Need info
Price:
$0..16 per side
Standard Antique Finishes
Copper or bronze
Price:
$0.16 per side
Antique Gold or Silver
Antique Gold & Silver
Price:
$0.37 per side
Two Tone Plating
Two toned finishes, gold and nickel
Price:
$0.37 per side
Epoxy Coating
Clear epoxy coating to protect your coin.
Price:
$0.05 per side
Diamond Cut Edges
The following diamond cut edges are available:
Rope Edge
Flat Wave Edge
Curved Wave Edge
Bleak Line Edge
Petal Edge
Price:
$0.47 per side
Enamel Colouring
Enamel colouring is available on all medallions at a nominal additional charge.
All of the enamels are applied by hand into recessed areas of the medallion. There are differences in the types of enamels and the type of medallions certain enamels can be put onto.
Soft Enamel
Our most popular enamel colourant. This enamel can be used on all medallions. This enamel is applied using a syringe to place each colour into its respective location. The colours are then either cured by kilning or the enamel has an epoxy accelerant in it to allow room temperature curing. No additional polishing is required. The enamel will be slightly sunken below the surface of the medallion after curing. This provides a textured appearance.
Polymer Enamel
Powdered plastic resin is applied and the resin is the fired in a kiln. After firing, excess resin is polished away. This creates a very smooth finish that is flush with the raised areas of the medallion. Polymer enamel can only be applied to die struck medallions and coins.
Coin Packaging Options
All Awards Canada Challenge Coins come packed in a heavy PVC coin pouch with a tuck in flap. Additional presentation cases may be purchased.
Acrylic Coin Box
Deluxe white paper box with an EVA form to hold the coin.
Price:
$0.53 each
Acrylic Coin Stand
Coin may stand up on end.
Price:
$1.05 each
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