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Custom Simulated Enamel Challenge Coins
Simulated enamel coins are made from solid metal and are available with antique gold or silver plating. Layers of color are applied directly to the metal surface of the coins to create a depth and texture similar to a traditional challenge coin.
Artwork and revisions are always free. Fill out a free quote form to send descriptions, logos, and other design ideas to our team, and we’ll send you a digital proof in 24-48 hours.
Production usually takes between 3-5 business days, with limited availability for 1 day production!
We include free priority air shipping for all orders to the United States. Shipping usually takes two business days, depending on weather and holidays. Ask your sales rep for details on APO and international shipping.
We do not accept returns, but all of our customers receive a 100% quality guarantee. If you receive defective products, please let us know, and we’ll begin the process of replacing them for you.
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Simulated enamel coins are made from solid metal and are available with antique gold or silver plating. Layers of color are applied directly to the metal surface of the coins to create a depth and texture similar to a traditional challenge coin.
Artwork and revisions are always free. Fill out a free quote form to send descriptions, logos, and other design ideas to our team, and we’ll send you a digital proof in 24-48 hours.
Production usually takes between 3-5 business days, with limited availability for 1 day production!
We include free priority air shipping for all orders to the United States. Shipping usually takes two business days, depending on weather and holidays. Ask your sales rep for details on APO and international shipping.
We do not accept returns, but all of our customers receive a 100% quality guarantee. If you receive defective products, please let us know, and we’ll begin the process of replacing them for you.

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Coin Features

Antique Gold
Antique Silver
Cerakote ™ (Any Color)
PVC Coin Envelopes
Velvet Bag
Sequential Numbering

What Are Simulated Enamel Coins?

Simulated enamel coins are struck from solid metal and finished with layers of color applied directly to the metal surface — building the depth and texture of a traditional enamel coin without recessed enamel fill. The result is a rich, full-color coin with antique gold or silver plating, and because we make them in the USA, they ship in as few as 3 business days.

It's the fastest way to get a full-color custom challenge coin. Where a standard enamel coin runs 14-18 business days overseas, a simulated enamel coin is die-struck, printed, and finished domestically — ideal when an event date won't move or a program requires American-made goods.

Same free artwork drawn by our in-house designers, same 50-unit minimum, same free priority air shipping to the US. Looking for classic recessed enamel instead? Compare our full-color enamel coins.

Simulated Enamel vs. Traditional Enamel

Both give you a full-color coin — the difference is how the color is applied, where the coin is made, and how fast it ships.

Feature Simulated Enamel
This Page		 Traditional Enamel
Color on Both Sides
Color Layered onto the metal surface Hand-filled into recessed wells
Made In USA Overseas
Production Time 3–5 business days 14–18 business days
Best For Rush orders & US-made requirements Classic recessed-enamel look with lead time

Have the lead time? Compare our traditional full-color enamel coins.

Popular Uses for Simulated Enamel Coins

When the design needs full color and the timeline needs to be short, simulated enamel is the answer.

Rush & Last-Minute Events

When the date is locked and the timeline isn't, a 3-day domestic coin saves the order. Simulated enamel delivers a full-color coin without the multi-week wait of overseas production — perfect for events scheduled on short notice.

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Made-in-USA Programs

Government contractors, defense suppliers, and organizations with domestic-sourcing requirements get an American-made coin — produced and finished entirely on US soil, with the quality and color range of a standard enamel coin.

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Simulated Enamel Coin FAQs

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    Simulated enamel layers color directly onto the metal surface, while traditional enamel is hand-filled into recessed wells. Simulated enamel coins are made in the USA and ship far faster — in as few as 3 business days versus 14-18 for overseas enamel coins.

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    As few as 3 business days, with limited availability for 1-day production. They’re die-struck, printed, and finished domestically, so you skip the multi-week overseas timeline.

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    Yes — they’re die-struck and finished entirely on US soil, making them a fit for government contractors, defense suppliers, and any program with domestic-sourcing requirements.

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    Our minimum order is 50 units, with free artwork and free priority air shipping included. See our pricing page for volume discounts.

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    You can fill out a quote form on any of our product pages or while looking at photos in the gallery! This allows you to choose your favorite design features, leave notes for our designers, and upload any reference images you may have. Alternatively, our team would be happy to help by phone or email using the contact methods below.

    We can also assist you via phone, text, or email.

    Email: info@lapelpinsplus.com
    Phone: +1-800-252-0904
    Text: +1-800-252-0904

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    Minimums vary by product:

    • Lapel pins, keychains, medals, lanyards, and patches: 100 units
    • Trading pins (standard and USA Rush): 200 units
    • Challenge coins: 50 units
    • Belt buckles: 25 units

    Larger orders lower your per-unit price. Check out our pricing page to learn more.

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    Production times will vary depending on the type of custom product you order, and the complexity of your design. For the most accurate information, ask your sales representative for an estimated turnaround time. The details listed below should be used as a general rule of thumb for production times and do not include shipping time:

    • Lapel Pins: 7-10 business days
    • Lanyards: 7-10 business days
    • Patches: 14 business days
    • Keychains: 12-14 business days
    • Belt Buckles: 14-18 business days
    • Challenge Coins: 14-18 business days
    • Domestic Rush Pins: 3-5 business days
    • Domestic Rush Challenge Coins: 3-5 business days

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    You can place your order over the phone or online through our secure payment portal. Have your Quote Number ready and double-check that the proof assigned to that Quote Number matches the proof you would like to purchase.

    Click here to find your quote and pay online, or follow the “Order This Quote” link sent to your email with your proof.

    To pay by phone, call +1-800-252-0904.

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    We offer discounted pricing based on the number of custom products in your order. The more you order, the less you will pay per unit. Check out our pricing page for more detailed information on pricing for all of our custom products!

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