Custom Challenge Coin Pricing (2024)

FAQs

How much does it cost to make custom challenge coins? ›

Custom challenge coins vary in cost from $0.64 to over $10.00 per coin, influenced by factors such as design, materials, finishing, size, and additional customizations.

The age, complexity of design, and scarcity of the coin can also drive its value up. A coin's value will fluctuate over time, both increasing and decreasing.

The most common way that normal people can get challenge coins is by joining any number of civilian organizations or clubs. You may receive a club challenge coin just for being a member or you might be presented with one later to recognize some achievement you made.

Challenge coins can be acquired through military service or group membership. Always treat your challenge coin with care and respect. Challenge coins can be collected to honor others, or for treasured keepsakes. Respect a challenge if it is issued, and don't forget to follow the rules!

Standard Challenge Coin Sizes

Challenge coins are typically larger than monetary coins but are still small enough to fit into the palm of your hand and can easily sit in a pocket or wallet. Generally speaking, a 1.5 to 1.75-inch diameter is standard, with some services going up to 3.5 inches and beyond.

Challenge coins signify membership to a group, typically military or political. The most valuable challenge coins are from presidents and high-ranking politicians. The value is determined by the rarity, design, and condition, among other factors.

A challenge coin is a coin or medallion, bearing an insignia or emblem and carried by the members of the organization. Traditionally, they are given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale.

What is a Navy SEAL challenge coin? ›

Navy SEAL challenge coins are awarded to members of training that survive each phase. Custom designs incorporate the challenges and lessons of: Phase 1- eight weeks of physical conditioning.

Yes, anyone can own a challenge coin. While they're often issued to military personnel, anyone can be given a challenge coin.

Collectors have different reasons for finding and purchasing challenge coins, but most hold sentimental value. If you possess a rare challenge coin or one from a significant time in history, you may be able to sell it to an avid collector. That is if you're willing to part with it.

Compare prices: Authentic presidential challenge coins often fetch higher prices due to their rarity and historical value. If a coin's price seems too good to be true, it might be a counterfeit.

Getting Challenge Coins

Receiving a challenge coin is a great honor and represents a material recognition of excellence or bravery. However, as the name suggests, these coins are not easy to earn, and this difficulty and rarity make them so significant.

Challenge coins are made by creating a custom design, then transferring this design to a metal die to cast the coin. Next, the design is stamped on the metal die, making a raised image and text. Then the coins are plated, colorized (if needed), and polished.

You can review each type on our pricing page, or through one of our blog posts: Edge Options With Challenge Coins. How long will it take to get my order? Most orders are made and packaged for shipping in 7-10 business days, which means your coins will be at your door in about 2 weeks, sometimes less.

Can a Civilian Get a Challenge Coin? Absolutely. Civilians are often recipients of challenge coins in recognition of contributions to a community, achievements within a corporation, or service in volunteer organizations.