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Challenge Coin Options

You’re not limited to common designs when you’re ordering custom challenge coins. We offer a range of attractive coin options that will enhance the appearance of your keepsake coins and make them unique. We feature a range of metal styles, edge cuts, 3D designs, cutouts, custom shapes and other great way to make your coins truly your own.

Metal Coin Finishes Available

Choose from a range of metal finishes or plating for your custom coins to fit your organization. Free options include polished gold metal, polished silver, black nickel, polished brass or polished copper. Additional finish options include antique gold, antique brass, antique silver or antique copper, or even a duo-tone effect.

  • Gold and Antique Gold coins

    Polished & Antique Gold

  • Silver and Antique Silver coins

    Polished & Antique Silver

  • Copper and Antique Copper coins

    Polished & Antique Copper

  • Brass and Antique Brass coins

    Polished & Antique Brass

  • Black Nickel coin

    Polished Black Nickel

  • Black Nickel coin

    Iridescent

  • Black Nickel coin

    Dyed Metal (Black)

  • Black Nickel coin

    Dual Plated

Color Or No-Color? We Can Fill Your Need

Adding color to your custom coin design is a way to make it really stand out. Or go for the timeless elegance of traditional die-struck coins.

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No Color (die-struck)

This is the classic style for military challenge coins. It showcases the beauty of your chosen metal finish to its fullest extent.

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Color on one side

Add color on one side to highlight an aspect of your design and retain the standard metal finish on the other. Choose from up to five colors at no extra cost.

coin with color on both sides

Color on both sides

You can add color to both sides of your coin to really make your design stand out. We offer up to five colors at no extra cost, and additional colors available for a small extra charge.

We Have A Multitude of Coin Edges To Go Around

Looking for a terrific way to add an elegant look to your coins other than just the old standard? Choose one of our Custom or Diamond Cut edges guaranteed to complement the design of your custom coins and your organization’s insignia.

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Standard Edge

This Standard Edge gives your coins a completely smooth edge design for a classic look.

Free
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Rope Edge

This 2D style of edge is commonly used for Navy, Marine and Coast Guard coins. Choose the 3D Design coin option to really make this one pop!

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Diamond Cut Edge

Cross Cut Edge

The added facets of the cross-cut edge increase the brilliance of your coins by giving them more reflective surface area.

$0.30 Per Coin / Per Side
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Diamond Cut Edge

Wave Cut Edge

This style adds reflective surface area while also mimicking the motion of ocean waves.

$0.30 Per Coin / Per Side
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Diamond Cut Edge

Slash Cut Edge

This edge style sometimes called the spur cut, features semicircular divots cut beneath the coin’s edge, giving added style and character to simpler coin designs.

$0.30 Per Coin / Per Side
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Diamond Cut Edge

Oblique Cut Edge

The oblique cut edge sometimes called diamond rope cut, increases the reflectivity of your coin and imparts a sense of movement to the coin as well.

$0.30 Per Coin / Per Side
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Reeded Edge

A reeded edge, the series of grooved lines around the perimeter of a coin such as a half dollar, dime or quarter, gives your coins a formal, classic look.

$0.30 Per Coin / Per Side

Enhance Your Design With These Additional Coin Options

No matter what style of custom coins you want, ChallengeCoins4Less.com can handle it! We offer a full range of great options to customize and protect your coins and make them a part of everyday life. Choose custom shapes and cutouts to give your coins dramatic impact. Engraved text creates a classic appearance. Go with a 3D coin design or translucent enamel for a bold look. Epoxy coatings can protect your coins’ appearance, while offset printing allows your coins to feature a photograph. Sequential numbering lets recipients know they’re part of an elite group. We can even turn your custom coins into bottle openers or keychains if you want!

Epoxy Coating

Epoxy Coating

Add an optional epoxy coating to your coins to protect them from scratches and dings caused by keys, jewelry, or other items.

$0.30 Per Side/Per Coin
3D Design

3D Design

Make your coins truly memorable with a 3D style that literally stands out from the surface of the coin.

Additional Mold Fee
Coin Cutout

Coin Cutout

Give your designs an extra dose of “wow” with custom cutouts. The open space highlights your design in dramatic fashion.

$50.00 Per Cutout
Custom Shapes

Custom Shapes

Remember, your coins don’t have to be round! We can create coins in virtually any custom shape you want.

Free Standard Option
Engraved Text

Engraved Text

Add a motto or favorite saying to the edges of your coins with custom engraved text.

$0.70 Per Coin
Keychain Attachment

Keychain Attachment

Want to be sure your coin is carried every day? Turn it into a keychain! It’s a timeless reminder for your recipients.

$0.55 Each + Cutout Fee
Offset Print

Offset Print

Want to turn a photo into a coin design? No problem. Our offset print option makes it possible.

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Sequential Numbering

Sequential Numbering

Add custom sequential numbering to any design to turn your coins into a true limited edition.

$0.35 Per Coin
Bottle Opener

Bottle Opener

Want your design to be both memorable and functional? Make it a custom bottle opener!

3D Mold Fee + Coin Cutout Fee
Transparent Enamel

Transparent Enamel

This option adds a shimmering finish to your coins, while also protecting the design.

$0.12 Per Color

Presentation and Packaging Options For Your Coins

We ship your custom coins individually packaged in clear PVC pouches. If you prefer, we can package your coins in your choice of velvet bags, coin capsules, velvet presentation boxes or custom insert pouches instead. ChallengeCoins4Less.com gives you plenty of choices when it comes to packaging.

PVC Pouch

PVC Pouch

This is our standard packaging, free with each coin.

Free Standard option
Velvet Bag

Velvet Bag

Add a touch of elegance to your coins to protecting your coins.

$0.60 Each
Coin Capsule

Coin Capsule

This see-through design protects your coins in a hard capsule while keeping both sides visible.

$1.00 Each
Velvet Presentation Box

Velvet Presentation Box

This offers classic elegance well-suited for gift presentations.

$3.75 Each
Coin Stand

Coin Stand

This lightweight acrylic stand is the perfect way to display your coins on a desk or shelf.

$0.95 Each
Acrylic Box

Acrylic Box

This protective hard-sided box is perfect for coin storage and allows one side of the coin to be seen.

$1.25 Each
Custom Pouch Insert

Custom Pouch Insert

This optional insert for the PVC pouch is a perfect way to include additional information about your custom coins.

$1.50 Each