Custom Challenge Coins
Custom design and production 3D challenge coins with gold plating!
A custom 3D challenge coin with gold plating, made to your artwork with die struck relief and hand filled enamel. The design shown was produced for a military unit with a raised emblem and detailed text, and the same process works for any organisation or event. You approve a digital proof before production starts, so the final coin matches 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
- Your logo or emblem is die struck into the coin rather than printed or applied as a sticker
- Gold plating is applied after striking so the finish covers all raised and recessed areas evenly
- Hand enamel filling ensures colour stays vibrant and does not chip during handling
- 3D relief allows for depth and detail that flat printed coins cannot achieve
- One digital proof covers all coins in a batch so consistency is maintained across multiple units
Where It Is Used
- Military and law enforcement unit recognition ceremonies for new recruits or promotions
- Corporate team building events where each participant receives a unique challenge coin
- Trade shows and industry conferences where branded coins are handed out as memorabilia
- Youth and school sports teams using coins as team identity tokens or achievement rewards
- Fan clubs and collector groups producing limited run coins for members
Who It Is For
- Military and police unit commanders ordering coins for unit cohesion or training completion
- HR and internal communications teams creating branded recognition items for employees
- Event organisers producing custom keepsakes for attendees or participants
- Promotional product distributors sourcing unique branded items for resale
- Fan merchandise sellers creating collectible coins for bands or sports franchises
Problems It Solves
- Stock challenge coins have generic designs that do not reflect your organisation’s identity
- Printed or sticker-on coins peel or fade after repeated handling and storage
- Flat coins lack the tactile depth and visual impact of a 3D relief design
- Inconsistent plating across batches when using third party suppliers with different processes
- Late changes to artwork are difficult to implement without a supplier with in-house design and tooling
Technical Features
- Die struck 3D relief with raised and recessed details for depth and dimension
- Soft enamel fill hand applied and baked to prevent chipping and fading
- Gold plating applied after striking to cover all surfaces uniformly
- Choice of polished gold silver or antique finish on the same die
- Standard round shape with optional custom outline based on your artwork
- Attachment options include standard pin back or lanyard loop depending on use
Materials
- Zinc alloy or brass body depending on relief depth and design complexity
- Baked soft enamel colour
- Electroplated gold silver bronze or antique finish
- Standard pin back with rubber stopper or lanyard loop
Quality Control
- First struck sample checked against the approved proof before the run continues
- Plating colour compared against the retained reference piece from your previous order
- Enamel checked for pinholes overfill and colour match under daylight lamps
- Each coin bagged individually to prevent scratches on plating
- Count verified against the packing list before the carton is sealed
Customisation Options
- Any shape outline including logos, silhouettes, or custom borders
- Your logo, name, date or text struck into the coin face
- Gold silver and antique finishes available on the same die
- Reverse side left blank, struck with a secondary logo, or fitted for engraving
- Epoxy dome, glitter enamel or antique wash finishes available as options
- Lanyard loop or pin back chosen during order confirmation
Use Guide
- Send vector artwork (AI PDF CDR) for best edge clarity and small text legibility
- Keep text above two millimetres in height to avoid filling in during enamel application
- Decide on gold silver or antique finish before proofing to ensure consistency
- Order a few extra coins per batch to cover damage or lost pieces
- Store coins in their bags until use to avoid fingerprints and plating wear
Specifications
| Product Type | Custom 3D challenge coin with gold plating |
|---|---|
| Forming Method | Die struck from your artwork |
| Colour Fill | Soft enamel |
| Finish Shown | Polished gold |
| Attachment | Standard pin back or 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
| Flat printed challenge coin | 3D die struck coins have physical depth and better tactile presence, but require tooling so are less cost effective for small runs |
|---|---|
| Sticker-on enamel coin | Hand filled enamel is durable and chip resistant, unlike adhesive labels that peel over time |
| Hard enamel coin | Hard enamel polishes flat and feels smoother but requires more polishing time and increases cost |
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
Electroplating
Hand enamel filling and baking
Final inspection and cleaning
Individual bagging and packing
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