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Do Custom Challenge Coins Have a Minimum Order?

Many coin makers require a minimum of 50, 100, or even 200 coins, but plenty do not. In-service has no minimum: orders under 100 are simply priced by quote. The...

How Does Academy Class Fundraising With Challenge Coins Work?

How academy classes raise money with custom challenge coins: the margin math, how to pre-sell with no risk, what to charge, and how to plan around graduation.

How Long Do Custom Challenge Coins Take? Design to Delivery Timeline

A new custom challenge coin usually takes about 4 to 6 weeks from approved design to delivery: a few days to proof and approve the artwork, about 3 to 4...

The Pink Patch Project: A Cause Close to Home

Our co-founder helped lead the Pink Patch Project within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and created the LASD pink patches that deputies wore to take a stand against breast...

Hard Enamel vs Soft Enamel Challenge Coins: What's the Difference?

The difference comes down to how the color sits against the metal. On a hard enamel coin, the colored enamel is filled level with the metal lines and polished flush,...

How Challenge Coin Mold Fees Work (and Why Reorders Should Be Free)

How do challenge coin mold fees work? What a die fee costs ($100 to $300), when it's waived, and why your reorders should never pay it twice.

How Much Do Custom Challenge Coins Cost? Real 2026 Pricing

Custom challenge coins usually cost $4.50 to $5.50 per coin for a standard 2-inch hard-enamel coin, plus a one-time mold fee of $140 to $200. The more you order, the...

How to Design a Custom Challenge Coin That Honors Your Unit

To design a custom challenge coin that honors your unit, put your badge, crest, or emblem on the front for instant identity, then use the back to tell your story:...

The Tradition of Challenge Coins: From Military Roots to Modern Units

Challenge coins carry a weight that goes beyond metal and enamel. They are more than keepsakes or souvenirs. They are symbols of pride, loyalty, and shared experience. The tradition started...

What Does a Challenge Coin Mean in Law Enforcement and First Responder Culture

In law enforcement and first responder communities, a career is not one single moment. It is a series of milestones that mark growth, challenge, and transformation. From the first day...