Custom Challenge Coins
Custom design and make American eagle challenge coins
Custom die struck challenge coins featuring an American eagle design, made to your artwork with hand-filled enamel and optional plating. The example shown was produced in a polished gold finish with red white and blue enamel for a military unit, and the same process applies to any eagle theme, unit name, or motto you provide. You approve a digital proof before production begins, so the final coins match your vision exactly.
MadeTo your artwork, proof approved first
Artwork filesAI PDF JPEG or CDR
Reply timeWithin 8 hours
Express transitAbout 2-4 days worldwide
Detail
What You Get and Who Orders It
Key Benefits
- The American eagle design is struck into the metal rather than printed or applied as a sticker, ensuring durability and a premium feel
- Hand-filled enamel is baked to harden, resisting chipping and fading during handling and storage
- Polished gold silver or antique plating options are available on the same die for consistent branding across multiple units
- One digital proof covers all coin variants so gold silver and bronze versions stay visually aligned
- Made in-house from your artwork, so revisions are handled directly by the team that produces the coins
Where It Is Used
- Military and law enforcement units issuing commemorative coins for deployments or promotions
- Fire departments and emergency services creating unit identity pieces for members
- Corporate teams distributing challenge coins for internal recognition or team-building events
- Fan clubs and trading pin collectors producing themed eagle coins for community events
- Non-profits and awareness campaigns using eagle imagery to symbolize strength and service
Who It Is For
- Military unit leaders ordering coins for a full unit or deployment cycle
- Fire department chiefs buying for a new recruit class or anniversary event
- Corporate HR teams sourcing branded recognition items for internal programs
- Promotional product distributors reselling challenge coins to government or service groups
- Fan merchandise sellers producing themed collectibles for eagle-themed campaigns
Problems It Solves
- Stock challenge coins have generic designs that cannot include your unit name or motto
- Printed or sticker-on coins peel or fade after repeated handling and storage
- Colour inconsistencies between reorders when different batches use different enamel mixes
- Plating that wears off quickly or looks thin due to low-quality electroplating
- Late artwork changes that a supplier without in-house design cannot accommodate
Technical Features
- Die struck relief so fine details like feathers and facial features remain sharp at small sizes
- Soft enamel fill leaves the metal edges proud of the colour for a tactile, dimensional finish
- Choice of polished gold silver or antique plating on the same die for multiple finish variants
- Standard round shape with optional beveled edge for a modern look
- Attachment options include standard pin back or optional lanyard loop depending on use case
Materials
- Zinc alloy or brass body depending on relief depth and design complexity
- Baked soft enamel colour for durability and vibrancy
- Electroplated gold silver bronze or antique finish
- Standard pin back with rubber stopper or optional lanyard loop
Quality Control
- First coin sample checked against the approved proof before full production
- Plating colour compared against the reference piece from your previous order
- Enamel inspected for pinholes overfill and colour match under daylight lamps
- Each coin individually bagged to prevent face scratches during transit
- Count verified against the packing list before the carton is sealed
Customisation Options
- Any eagle silhouette or pose including national symbols and military insignia
- Unit name year motto or emblem struck into the face
- Gold silver and bronze variants from one die
- Reverse side left blank, struck with a logo, or fitted for engraving
- Epoxy dome glitter enamel or antique wash finishes available
- Optional lanyard loop or different pin back type for specific use
Use Guide
- Send vector artwork (AI PDF CDR) for the sharpest detail in small features like feathers and eyes
- Keep text above roughly two millimetres tall to avoid filling in during enamel application
- Decide on gold silver and bronze variants before proofing so one die covers all
- Order a few extra coins per batch to cover lost or damaged pieces
- Store coins in their individual bags until distribution to avoid plating wear
Specifications
| Product Type | Custom challenge coin with American eagle design |
|---|---|
| Forming Method | Die struck from your artwork |
| Colour Fill | Soft enamel |
| Finish Shown | Polished gold |
| Attachment | Standard pin back or optional lanyard loop |
| Artwork Files | AI PDF JPEG or CDR |
| Proof | Digital proof approved before production |
| Diameter and Thickness | TBC with sales team |
| Minimum Order Quantity | TBC with sales team |
Compared With the Alternatives
| Printed plastic challenge coin | Metal coins feel heavier and more durable; plastic is cheaper but lacks the premium hand feel |
|---|---|
| Hard enamel challenge coin | Hard enamel polishes flat and is more scratch-resistant but requires more polishing time and cost |
| Sticker-on eagle design | Sticker designs peel and wear quickly; die struck artwork is permanent and built into the metal |
Manufacturing
How This Piece Is Made
Artwork review and digital proof creation
Die cutting from the approved proof
Die striking the coin blank
Trimming and polishing edges
Electroplating the surface
Hand enamel filling and baking
Final inspection and packaging
Shipping after payment confirmation
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