Do you make challenge coins for every branch?

Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, and National Guard units, plus veterans’ organizations and ROTC detachments. Send us your unit insignia and our designers handle the rest.

Can you match or recreate an existing unit coin?

Absolutely. Send us a photo or the original artwork and we’ll recreate or update the design, then send a proof for your approval before production begins.

What is the most traditional military coin finish?

Die-struck metal with antique plating is the classic military look. Full-color enamel is common for newer unit designs, and 3D relief adds depth to detailed crests and emblems.

What is the minimum order and turnaround?

Our minimum is 50 units with free artwork, and production runs 14-18 business days after art approval. Need them sooner? Our Made in USA coins ship in as few as 3 business days. See our pricing page for volume discounts.

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What Are Military Challenge Coins?

The military challenge coin is where the tradition began. For over a century, service members have carried unit coins as a mark of membership, exchanged them as a sign of respect, and presented them to recognize a job well done. Today every branch — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, and the National Guard — has its own coining tradition, and we strike coins for active units, veterans' organizations, ROTC detachments, and reunion committees.

A unit coin should feel like it carries weight, because it does. Ours are die-struck from solid iron or brass in classic antique plating or full color, with up to seven enamel colors free — and for designs that need to stand out, add 3D relief, a spinner, or a custom shape. Every order includes free artwork, free US priority air shipping, and a 50-unit minimum; when the timeline is tight, our Made in USA coins ship in as few as 3 business days.

What goes on a military coin

shield Unit crests, branch emblems, and rank insignia
format_quote Mottos, mission names, and deployment dates
workspace_premium Antique metal finishes, or full-color enamel
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Popular Uses for Military Challenge Coins

Across every branch, unit coins build identity, reward excellence, and mark the milestones of a career in service.

Unit & Command Coins

Issue a coin across a unit to build identity, or present a commander's coin to recognize excellence on the spot. Detailed unit crests and branch emblems come to life with 3D sculpted relief — the closest a coin gets to the patch on a uniform.

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Deployments, Promotions & Retirements

Mark a deployment, exercise, or mission with a coin members keep long after they rotate out — and recognize a new rank or close out a career with a coin that tells the story. Antique die-struck metal gives these the traditional look service members expect.

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Veterans Groups, ROTC & Reunions

Veterans' organizations, ROTC detachments, and reunion committees order coins to commemorate shared service and bring members back together. One design can run from 50 coins for a small detachment to thousands for a branch-wide association.

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Military Challenge Coin FAQs

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Do you make challenge coins for every branch?

Answer

Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, and National Guard units, plus veterans’ organizations and ROTC detachments. Send us your unit insignia and our designers handle the rest.
Q:

Can you match or recreate an existing unit coin?

Answer

Absolutely. Send us a photo or the original artwork and we’ll recreate or update the design, then send a proof for your approval before production begins.
Q:

What is the most traditional military coin finish?

Answer

Die-struck metal with antique plating is the classic military look. Full-color enamel is common for newer unit designs, and 3D relief adds depth to detailed crests and emblems.
Q:

What is the minimum order and turnaround?

Answer

Our minimum is 50 units with free artwork, and production runs 14-18 business days after art approval. Need them sooner? Our Made in USA coins ship in as few as 3 business days. See our pricing page for volume discounts.
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How do I get started on my project?

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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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What is the minimum order quantity?
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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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What are the production times?
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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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How do I place my order once the final proof is approved?

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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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Are there any discounts?

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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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