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Custom Police Challenge Coins
Custom police challenge coins celebrate milestone achievements, honor department history, and connect officers with the public. Made for academy graduations, detective and unit promotions, retirements, K-9 and SWAT teams, and memorial coins for fallen officers. Badge shapes, the thin blue line, department seals, and St. Michael are all popular design elements, but any idea can be made reality. Order with free artwork, a 50-unit minimum, and free priority air shipping to the US.
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 14-18 business days, but will vary depending on the complexity of the design.
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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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Custom police challenge coins celebrate milestone achievements, honor department history, and connect officers with the public. Made for academy graduations, detective and unit promotions, retirements, K-9 and SWAT teams, and memorial coins for fallen officers. Badge shapes, the thin blue line, department seals, and St. Michael are all popular design elements, but any idea can be made reality. Order with free artwork, a 50-unit minimum, and free priority air shipping to the US.
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 14-18 business days, but will vary depending on the complexity of the design.
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Manufactured in the USA and shipped in as little as 3 business days — perfect when you're up against a tight deadline.

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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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What Are Police Challenge Coins?

Police challenge coins are custom-minted metal coins that carry the identity, history, and pride of a law enforcement agency. Rooted in a long military tradition, they've become a fixture across departments — a heavy, tactile coin that officers carry, exchange as a mark of respect, and keep for a career. Each one represents the unity and dedication of those who serve behind the badge.

Agencies order them for academy graduations, detective and rank promotions, retirements, and as memorial coins honoring officers lost in the line of duty. They're also created for specialized units — K-9 teams, SWAT and tactical units, precinct and patrol divisions — and as community coins handed out at public events to build trust and connection.

Common design elements include badge and shield shapes, the thin blue line, department seals, city and county names, unit mottos, and St. Michael, the patron saint of police officers. Our art team can render any of these in crisp detail — in full color, a classic no-color antique finish, or deep 3D relief for a sculpted badge.

Every order includes free artwork, unlimited revisions, a 50-unit minimum, and free priority air shipping to the US. Outfitting your whole department? Match your coins with police lapel pins and police patches.

How Police Challenge Coins Are Made

Every custom police coin is die-struck from solid metal and finished by hand for sharp detail and lasting color.

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Design & Artwork

Our artists turn your department seal, badge, and unit details into print-ready coin artwork — free and with unlimited revisions.

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Die & Strike

A custom die is cut from your artwork, then pressed into metal under high pressure to stamp the raised and recessed detail of your design.

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Color Fill

Enamel colors are hand-filled into the recessed areas — the blue of the thin blue line, gold lettering, and department colors — up to 7 colors at no extra charge.

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Plating

The coin is plated in your chosen finish — high polished gold or silver, black nickel, or an antique finish that gives memorial coins a weathered, classic look.

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Inspect & Ship

Each coin is hand-inspected for quality, then shipped free via priority air to the US — typically 12–14 business days after approval.

Popular Police Coin Designs

These are the design elements law enforcement agencies reach for most. Combine them with your department name, badge number, and motto — or bring your own concept.

Badge & Shield Shapes

Coins struck or cut in the shape of your department badge or shield are instantly recognizable and make a powerful statement of rank and identity.

Thin Blue Line

A single blue stripe across a black-and-white flag honors officers who serve and those lost in the line of duty — a natural fit for memorial and tribute coins.

Department Seals

Your official department or sheriff's office seal, city and county name, and founding year anchor the design and make the coin unmistakably yours.

St. Michael

The patron saint of police officers is one of the most requested motifs, often paired with a protective prayer on the reverse of the coin.

Unit & Team Emblems

K-9, SWAT, tactical, detective, and patrol units use their own emblems and mottos to create coins unique to their specialty.

Flags & Eagles

The American flag, eagles, and stars convey service and honor — popular on retirement, memorial, and community coins.

Police Challenge Coin Specifications

Available Sizes 1.5" to 4" (most popular: 1.75" and 2")
Base Material Die-struck iron, brass, or zinc alloy
Plating Options High polished gold, high polished silver, copper, black nickel, black metal, antique gold, antique silver, antique copper, dual plating
Color Up to 7 enamel colors at no extra charge, or classic no-color metal finish
Edge Options Standard, rope, oblique, cross-cut diamond, bezel, spur
Minimum Order 50 units
Production Time 12–14 business days after artwork approval
Shipping Free priority air shipping to the US

Police Challenge Coin FAQs

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    Police challenge coins are custom die-struck metal coins that carry the identity, history, and pride of a law enforcement agency. Departments use them for academy graduations, detective and rank promotions, retirements, memorial coins for fallen officers, specialized units (K-9, SWAT, patrol), and community outreach. They’re made to be carried, exchanged as a mark of respect, and kept for a career.

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    The most requested elements are badge and shield shapes, the thin blue line, department and sheriff’s office seals, city and county names, unit mottos, and St. Michael, the patron saint of police officers. These can be rendered in full color, a no-color antique finish, or deep 3D relief for a sculpted badge.

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    Yes. Memorial and tribute coins are one of the most meaningful uses of a police challenge coin. Popular treatments include the thin blue line, an antique finish, a portrait or badge number, and a dedication or end-of-watch date on the reverse. Our art team will work with you to create a respectful, lasting design.

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    Our minimum order for custom police challenge coins is 50 units. Larger orders lower your per-unit price — see our pricing page for volume discounts. Production typically takes 12–14 business days after artwork approval, and we include free priority air shipping to the US.

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    Yes. We make matching police lapel pins and police patches using the same badge and department artwork, so your coins, pins, and patches share one consistent look. Just mention what you’d like to coordinate when you request your free quote.

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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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Explore Other Challenge Coins

Serving alongside another first responder, or want a different finish? Explore more of our custom challenge coins.

Firefighter Coins

Maltese cross, thin red line, and firehouse designs

EMS Coins

Star of life, caduceus, and ambulance designs

Color on Both Sides

Full-color enamel artwork on front and back

Color on One Side

Vibrant color on the front, classic metal on the back

No Color Coins

Classic all-metal finish with antique detailing

Spinner Coins

Interactive coins with a spinning center piece

3D Coins

Sculpted relief for lifelike badge detail

Bottle Opener Coins

Functional coins with a built-in bottle opener edge

Related Police Products

Build a complete department lineup. Pair your challenge coins with matching police lapel pins, patches, and memorial coins.

Police Lapel Pins

Custom police lapel pins carry the same badge and department artwork in a wearable size — ideal for dress uniforms, graduation ceremonies, and community outreach. They're an easy, affordable companion to a challenge coin program.

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Police Patches

Custom police patches bring your department identity to uniforms, tactical gear, and bags. Embroidered or PVC, with sew-on or velcro backing, they pair naturally with a matching coin to tie a department's look together.

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Memorial & Commemorative Coins

For end-of-watch tributes, retirements, and department anniversaries, our commemorative coins give the moment the weight it deserves. Antique finishes, the thin blue line, and a dedication on the reverse turn a coin into a lasting memorial for fallen officers.

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