WHAT IS A CHALLENGE COIN?
A challenge coin is a coin or medallion, bearing an organization's insignia or emblem and carried by the organization's members. Traditionally, they are given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale. In addition, they are also collected by service members.
Military coins are used to raise funds for projects and events, to memorialize a serving unit, to commemorate special occasions and operations, to recognize participation or achievement, and to reward unit members, senior officials or retiring members.
Challenge coins are a tradition of awarding excellence.
CUSTOM CHALLENGE COINS PRODUCED IN 18-21 BUSINESS-DAYS
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HOW IT WORKS
1. Send Us Your Ideas
Ordering challenge coins with U.S.DOD Coins is a breeze. When you request a quote and artwork from our online request form, we ask that you attach images and select some of your preferred coin options as well as leave us some detailed notes about how you would like your coin to look.
2. We Bring Your Ideas to Life
Our graphic design team builds an amazing coin design, and digital art proofs are delivered to your inbox in 2-4 business days of your request coming in. Once you have your coin artwork and free price quote, you’re welcome to make as many changes to your design as you would like.
All revisions are completed free of charge, until you are happy with your coin design and are ready to order.
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3. Coins Produced in 18-21 Days
Once you have placed your order and we’ve received your payment, your coin order is immediately sent to production. Our turnaround is one of the fastest in the industry, coins produced in 18-21 days. If you have a quicker timeline needed, please let us know! We also ship to anywhere in the world with an APO/FPO/DPO address. FREE Shipping to the contiguous United States.
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U.S. DOD COINS
As the leading military coin supplier, United States Department of Defense Coins (U.S. DOD COINS) has a great selection of options to make elite custom coins , bottle openers, badges, and dog tags. We use brass / zinc as your base metal, we offer gold, silver, and other creative plating options, if you are adding color to your product, we use the highest quality enamel paint to create stunning hand held awards that last a life time.
Each coin or badge is meticulously carved and hand painted to match your specifications. You can create your own design or let us design one for you. We can recreate any service badge, patch, logo, emblem, or seal.
For a free quote please fill out our free quote form and a sales rep will get back to you within minutes.
THE PERFECT PLACE TO MAKE THE BEST ARMY CHALLENGE COINS.
The Second Continental Congress founded the Army in 1775; it is the oldest service of the United States military. The Army was originally formed to protect the freedom of the first 13 colonies, the Army has evolved and grown from this small militia force into the world's most premier fighting force.
Being able to successfully organize, equip, and train its forces to achieve this goal is a feat and often the units and leaders are recognized with challenge coins. Army coins are made to celebrate and award the completion of training, a change in rank, and are some of U.S. DOD Coins most common military coin requests. We have also seen custom army coins used to mark specific events or periods in order to commemorate the companies, units, and platoons that served during these events and give them something both memorable and tangible that can last a lifetime.
THE U.S. AIR FORCE IS THE WORLD’S PREEMINENT FORCE IN AIR, SPACE AND CYBERSPACE.
The Army Air Forces (AAF) were transferred from the Department of the Army (formerly the War Department) to the Department of the Air Force and established as the United States Air Force (USAF) by the National Security Act of 1947.
As such, The United States Air Force is the branch of innovation and dominance. For some time their missions reached anywhere on the earth, across the skies and into the stars. Many Air Force Commanders create custom Air Force challenge coins to firmly mint the dedication to service that their unit, battalion and mission have displayed in carrying out their duties.
NAVY CUSTOM CHALLENGE COINS THAT TURNS YOUR AWARD INTO A LEGACY
The U.S. Navy has dominated the maritime realm and established itself as the world’s premier naval power for over 230 years. Navy challenge coins by US DOD Coins are custom made in honor and reverence of all aspects of the Navy’s proven ability to fulfill its mission to win wars, hinder oceanic attacks and preserve the freedom of the seas.
Since 1845, the Navy has continued to grow with ships, aircraft, and submarines stationed worldwide. Today, the Navy has over 290 ships, 2,000 aircraft, with over 900,000 active and reserve service members. US DODCoins has had the pleasure of making custom coins and belt buckles for some of our amazing carrier ship crews, such as the USS George H. W. Bush, USS Nimitz, USS Tulsa, USS Ronald Reagan, USS Dwight Eisenhower and more.
A MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT MISSION
In times of peace, the Coast Guard operates as part of the Department of Homeland Security, enforcing the nation's laws at sea, protecting the marine environment, guarding the nation's vast coastline and ports, and performing vital life saving missions.
Whether they’re protecting our nation’s ports, conducting search and rescue missions or stopping illegal drug smugglers in their tracks, members of the U.S. Coast Guard (sometimes called “Coasties”) do a surprising number of tasks that are crucial to keeping U.S. waterways safe, and we have made some of the nicest coins produced for our coasties.
THE FEW. THE PROUD.
The Marine Corps was founded on November 10, 1775, when the Continental Congress ordered that two battalions of Marines be raised for service as landing forces with the fleet. Marines have participated in all wars of the United States, being in most instances first, or among the first, to fight. In addition, Marines have executed more than 300 landings on foreign shores and served in every major U.S. naval action since 1775.
Today, there are more than 200,000 active-duty and reserve Marines, divided into four divisions stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; Camp Pendleton, California; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Okinawa, Japan. Each division has one or more expeditionary units, ready to launch major operations anywhere in the world on two weeks’ notice. The motto of the service is Semper Fidelis, meaning “Always Faithful” in Latin.
It is pleasure and honor to make "Devil Dog" coins for our fearless US Marines. They are the embodiment of the eternal and collective commitment to the success of our battles, the progress of our Nation, and the steadfast loyalty to fellow Marines they fight alongside.
ALWAYS ABOVE
The United States Space Force might be the newest branch of the U.S. Military, but they continue the proud tradition of awarding challenge coins to celebrate achievement, camaraderie, and the mission to protect and explore the farthest reaches of space.
The need for an organized branch of service to counter threats from space stemmed from growing concerns about our adversaries developing their own military capabilities that we would have to deter. In December 2019, the Space Force was officially created through the National Defense Authorization Act and signed into law. Its mission is to secure our nation’s interest in, from, and to space.
It’s an honor and a privilege to create custom challenge coins for Guardians who are managing space launch operations, commanding and controlling DOD satellites, and protecting our interests and our allies interests in space. Each coin is a symbol of the Guardians’ core values - character, commitment, connection, and courage - and is carried with pride.
