How much do custom medals cost?

Size, quantity, die struck vs soft enamel, and extras such as 3D, numbering, cutouts, or dual plating set the quote. There is no charge for artwork, revisions, the neck ribbon, or US shipping. Soft enamel includes up to 7 colors at no extra charge. Request a free quote with your size and quantity plus a logo or description, and we will send a quote and a digital proof.

What is the minimum order for custom medals?

The minimum order is 100 medals. Schools and leagues usually land at or above it, and so do race directors.

How long does it take to make custom medals?

Production takes 14-18 business days after you approve the digital proof. That window covers die cutting, striking, enamel or sandblast, plating, ribbon pairing, and packing. Artwork and revisions happen before the clock starts. Give us the event date when you request the quote.

Are neck ribbons included with custom medals?

Yes. A neck ribbon is included at no extra charge with every medal. Solid colors are light blue, white, red, yellow, black, blue, and green. Two- and three-color ribbons include blue/white/red, black/red, red/white, black/white, red/blue, and blue/white. You choose custom neck ribbons for medals from that set on the quote form.

Can I put artwork on both sides of a medal?

Both sides can carry a design. Race medals often put the event name and year on the front and a course landmark or skyline on the back. Memorial medals often put a portrait on the front and a dedication on the reverse. Each side that carries a design needs its own die. Tell us you want two sides when you request the quote.

What is the difference between soft enamel and die struck medals?

Die struck medals have no color. Raised metal is polished and recessed metal is sandblasted, so the contrast is all in the finish. Soft enamel medals are custom enamel medals with up to 7 hand-filled colors sitting slightly below the raised lines you can feel. Switch them in the quote form with the Color field.

Do you make custom race, 5K and marathon medals?

We make custom 5K medals, custom marathon medals, custom running medals, and custom finisher medals for half marathons, triathlons, and fun runs. The front usually carries the event name and the distance. A city skyline or course landmark is a common second side. Sequential numbering is available. Start with a free quote and a logo or a sketch of the course.

Can I add sequential numbering to race medals?

Sequential numbering can be added to the medal so each finisher or each bib has a unique number. Tell us the starting number and how many digits you need. Numbering is an extra on the quote. It is a common request on custom race medals and on tournament medals that track place or participant.

What sizes do custom medals come in?

Sizes run from 1.5" to 3" in quarter-inch steps. Most orders are 2" or 2.5". Larger sizes give more room for a skyline or a block of text. Smaller sizes read as a compact award on a ribbon. The size you pick is locked in the die, so choose it before you approve the proof.

Do you make custom medals with no minimum order?

There is a minimum. The minimum order is 100 medals. That quantity fits a small race or a single team.

Can I get a 3D custom medal?

A 3D mold adds depth and dimension to mascots or figures on the medal. 3D is a paid upgrade charged per side. The medal is still plated, and enamel can sit in the flat areas around the relief. Send a sketch or a description of the sculpt when you request the quote.

What file do you need for my medal artwork?

A vector logo such as .AI or .EPS is easiest. JPG, PNG, PDF, and even a phone snapshot of a sketch all work as reference. Include the event name, the colors, the ribbon choice, and any text that must appear. If you have no file, describe the medal and we will draw it. Artwork and revisions are free, and you will see a digital proof before we cut the die.

How do I get started on my project?

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

What is the minimum order quantity?

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.

What are the production times?

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

How do I place my order once the final proof is approved?

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 “Add to cart” link sent to your email with your proof. To pay by phone, call +1-800-252-0904.

Are there any discounts?

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!

Custom Medals with Free Artwork, Ribbons & Shipping

How Custom Medals Are Made

Once you approve a digital proof, the shop cuts a steel die from that artwork and uses it to strike every medal in your order, then finishes and ribbons each piece.

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Artwork and Steel Die

An in-house designer draws your medal from a logo or a written description at no charge, and revisions stay unlimited until you approve. When you approve the proof, a custom steel die is cut from that art.

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Metal Striking

Round medals start as blanks punched from sheet metal. The die stamps your design into each blank under pressure so the artwork lives in the metal itself.

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Enamel or Sandblast

On a die struck medal, recessed areas are sandblasted for a matte contrast against polished raised metal. On a soft enamel medal, those recesses are hand-filled with enamel, up to 7 colors at no extra charge.

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Baking and Plating

Enamel fills are cured before plating. Each medal is plated in high polish gold, high polish silver, copper, black nickel, black metal, antique gold, antique silver, or antique copper.

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Ribbon Pairing and Shipping

A neck ribbon is paired to each medal at no extra charge, chosen from solid colors and two- and three-color combinations. The finished medals ship free to US addresses.

Pick Color on the quote form to switch the medal between die struck metal with no enamel and soft enamel with hand-filled color in the recesses.

Die Struck vs Soft Enamel Medals

Die Struck

Soft Enamel

Feature	Die Struck	Soft Enamel Most Popular
Color	None, metal only	Hand-filled enamel, up to 7
Surface	Polished high, sandblasted low	Enamel below raised lines
Look	Polished and matte metal surfaces create contrast	Color between metal lines
Cost	Lowest per medal	Low per medal
Production Time	14-18 business days	14-18 business days
Best For	Service and antique awards	Color race and school medals

Every Type of Custom Medal We Make

Soft Enamel Medals

Soft enamel medals with hand-filled color

Antique brass South Texas College die struck medal on a navy lanyard

Die Struck Medals

Die struck medals in polished sandblasted metal

Three star-shaped memorial race medals on black ribbons

Race & Finisher Medals

Race and finisher medals for running events

IHAAZ State Finals Champions 2020 soft enamel medal shaped like a cactus

Sports & Tournament Medals

Sports and tournament medals for league play

Mason Corinth Elementary Character Cat medal beside colored pencils

School & Academic Medals

School and academic medals for student awards

Red and gold soft enamel Cactus Cup 2023 medal on a blue ribbon

Competition Medals

Competition medals for place and participation

Copper United Critical Care medal with a red ribbon

Commemorative & Event Medals

Commemorative and event medals for milestones

Gold La Salle star medal with a purple ribbon

Every Medal Use

Every medal use, from banquets to units

Custom Medal Specifications

Standard Sizes	1.5" to 3" in quarter-inch steps, most often 2" and 2.5"
Base Material	Struck metal from a custom steel die
Plating Options	High polish gold, high polish silver, copper, black nickel, black metal, antique gold, antique silver, antique copper, dual plating
Colors Included	Up to 7 enamel colors on soft enamel, none on die struck
Neck Ribbon	Included. Solids and two- and three-color combinations
Minimum Order	100 medals per design
Production Time	14-18 business days after proof approval
Shipping	Free shipping to US addresses on every medal order
Extras	Sequential numbering, 3D mold, epoxy dome, offset print, cutouts, custom shapes
Artwork	Free artwork, unlimited revisions, and a free digital proof

Custom Medal FAQs

Q:

How much do custom medals cost?

Answer

Size, quantity, die struck vs soft enamel, and extras such as 3D, numbering, cutouts, or dual plating set the quote. There is no charge for artwork, revisions, the neck ribbon, or US shipping. Soft enamel includes up to 7 colors at no extra charge. Request a free quote with your size and quantity plus a logo or description, and we will send a quote and a digital proof.
Q:

What is the minimum order for custom medals?

Answer

The minimum order is 100 medals. Schools and leagues usually land at or above it, and so do race directors.
Q:

How long does it take to make custom medals?

Answer

Production takes 14-18 business days after you approve the digital proof. That window covers die cutting, striking, enamel or sandblast, plating, ribbon pairing, and packing. Artwork and revisions happen before the clock starts. Give us the event date when you request the quote.
Q:

Are neck ribbons included with custom medals?

Answer

Yes. A neck ribbon is included at no extra charge with every medal. Solid colors are light blue, white, red, yellow, black, blue, and green. Two- and three-color ribbons include blue/white/red, black/red, red/white, black/white, red/blue, and blue/white. You choose custom neck ribbons for medals from that set on the quote form.
Q:

Can I put artwork on both sides of a medal?

Answer

Both sides can carry a design. Race medals often put the event name and year on the front and a course landmark or skyline on the back. Memorial medals often put a portrait on the front and a dedication on the reverse. Each side that carries a design needs its own die. Tell us you want two sides when you request the quote.
Q:

What is the difference between soft enamel and die struck medals?

Answer

Die struck medals have no color. Raised metal is polished and recessed metal is sandblasted, so the contrast is all in the finish. Soft enamel medals are custom enamel medals with up to 7 hand-filled colors sitting slightly below the raised lines you can feel. Switch them in the quote form with the Color field.
Q:

Do you make custom race, 5K and marathon medals?

Answer

We make custom 5K medals, custom marathon medals, custom running medals, and custom finisher medals for half marathons, triathlons, and fun runs. The front usually carries the event name and the distance. A city skyline or course landmark is a common second side. Sequential numbering is available. Start with a free quote and a logo or a sketch of the course.
Q:

Can I add sequential numbering to race medals?

Answer

Sequential numbering can be added to the medal so each finisher or each bib has a unique number. Tell us the starting number and how many digits you need. Numbering is an extra on the quote. It is a common request on custom race medals and on tournament medals that track place or participant.
Q:

What sizes do custom medals come in?

Answer

Sizes run from 1.5" to 3" in quarter-inch steps. Most orders are 2" or 2.5". Larger sizes give more room for a skyline or a block of text. Smaller sizes read as a compact award on a ribbon. The size you pick is locked in the die, so choose it before you approve the proof.
Q:

Do you make custom medals with no minimum order?

Answer

There is a minimum. The minimum order is 100 medals. That quantity fits a small race or a single team.
Q:

Can I get a 3D custom medal?

Answer

A 3D mold adds depth and dimension to mascots or figures on the medal. 3D is a paid upgrade charged per side. The medal is still plated, and enamel can sit in the flat areas around the relief. Send a sketch or a description of the sculpt when you request the quote.
Q:

What file do you need for my medal artwork?

Answer

A vector logo such as .AI or .EPS is easiest. JPG, PNG, PDF, and even a phone snapshot of a sketch all work as reference. Include the event name, the colors, the ribbon choice, and any text that must appear. If you have no file, describe the medal and we will draw it. Artwork and revisions are free, and you will see a digital proof before we cut the die.
Q:

How do I get started on my project?

Answer

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
Q:

What is the minimum order quantity?
Answer

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.
Q:

What are the production times?
Answer

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
Q:

How do I place my order once the final proof is approved?

Answer

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 “Add to cart” link sent to your email with your proof.

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

Are there any discounts?

Answer

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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Popular Uses for Custom Medals

Race & Marathon Medals

Race directors treat the medal as part of why people register. Finisher medals for a 5K, a half marathon, a marathon, a triathlon, or a fun run usually carry the event name and the year, often with a skyline or a landmark on the course. Soft enamel is the usual finish, and the neck ribbon is included. Browse custom race medals to see layouts other directors have approved.

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School & Academic Medals

Schools and districts order medals for honor roll, science fair, debate, band, academic decathlon, and perfect attendance. Custom graduation medals and other school medals usually carry the crest or mascot and the honor being recognized. Soft enamel holds school colors. Die struck antique metal is a common choice for a more formal night. See custom school medals for academic and commencement layouts.

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Sports & Tournament Medals

Leagues and tournament organizers order first through third place sets plus participation medals. Custom soccer medals, custom baseball medals, custom wrestling medals, custom track medals, and custom pickleball medals follow the same pattern. The face carries the sport's ball or equipment and the league name. Custom gold medals for first place are usually high polish gold plating. See custom sports medals for place sets and season awards.

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Competition Medals

Dance, cheer, robotics, spelling bees, barbecue cook-offs, car shows, and fiestas all use the same medal construction. Custom fiesta medals and other contest awards use place sets and a participation medal that still feels like an award. Soft enamel takes bright color for a logo or a contest name. Dual plating and cutouts are extras on the quote. Browse custom competition medals for those layouts.

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Military & Service Medals

Military units and veterans groups order commemorative and service medals, and police and fire departments do too. Custom military medals are often die struck antique metal, with a portrait or a date and a second side for a motto. The traditional finish is the all-metal die struck look. See our die struck medals for antique service pieces built that way.

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Commemorative & Memorial Medals

Companies and non-profits mark anniversaries and employee awards with custom award medals. Memorial races belong here too. Custom medals for awards at a banquet often use an antique finish and a dedication line on the reverse. Offset printing handles a portrait. Start with commemorative medals when the piece marks a date or a milestone.

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See Every Medal Use Case

Custom Medal Gallery

Gold and black circular medal with a purple neck ribbon featuring the text Excelencia I.P.M. Promoción LII - 1972.

Gold star-shaped medal with a circular cutout featuring runners and a blue line ribbon for the Derek Hotsinpiller Fallen Stars Memorial Race.

Gold medal with a purple ribbon featuring the La Salle crest on a star-shaped design with blue, orange, and yellow enamel.

Custom diamond-shaped medal featuring a blue dragon, a yellow softball, and the text Lady Dragons 2024 on a black ribbon.

Diamond-shaped enamel medal featuring a cartoon elephant wearing a baseball cap with the text 2024 Stampede, shown next to a baseball.

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