Custom Challenge Coins
Factory production and wholesale 3D Dragon head antique brass coins for gifts
A custom 3D die struck challenge coin featuring a dragon head design in antique brass finish, made to your artwork for gifts, team recognition, or promotional use. The example shown was produced for a gift set with a deep relief dragon head and hand-applied antique finish, and the same process applies to any design you provide. You approve a digital proof before production begins, ensuring 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
- The dragon head design is die struck into the metal, not printed or glued on, so it holds up to repeated handling and storage
- Antique brass finish gives a vintage look with depth and character, and can be applied to any design you send
- 3D relief allows for detailed features like facial expression and scale texture to be visible from multiple angles
- Each coin is made to your artwork with no stock design limitations, so your gift or recognition item is unique
- Digital proof ensures you see the final result before any metal is struck, reducing revision risk
Where It Is Used
- Gift sets for corporate clients or VIPs with custom dragon head challenge coins
- Team recognition gifts for military, law enforcement, or fire department units
- Promotional giveaways at trade shows or fan events with a symbolic dragon theme
- Club or organization membership gifts with a unique emblem and antique finish
- Personalized collectibles for collectors of themed challenge coins
Who It Is For
- Corporate gift coordinators ordering custom challenge coins for client appreciation
- Military or law enforcement unit leaders distributing recognition coins to members
- Fire department or emergency services teams creating team identity gifts
- Fan clubs or event organizers producing themed collectibles for members
- Promotional product distributors sourcing unique challenge coins for resale
Problems It Solves
- Stock challenge coins have generic designs that cannot reflect your organization’s identity
- Printed or coated coins wear off over time, but die struck metal retains detail and finish
- Lack of depth in flat coins makes them look less substantial; 3D relief adds tactile and visual impact
- Antique finishes on other suppliers may be sprayed on and flake; ours are electroplated for durability
- No digital proof means surprise results; we provide one before any production starts
Technical Features
- Die struck 3D relief with deep depth for detailed dragon head features
- Antique brass plating applied after striking for a weathered, vintage appearance
- Option to use brass or zinc alloy depending on design complexity and relief depth
- Choice of attachment types including pin back, split ring, or lanyard loop
- Hand-applied antique finish enhances texture and contrast in recessed areas
Materials
- Brass or zinc alloy blank for die striking
- Electroplated antique brass finish
- Hand-applied antique wash for depth and texture
- Pin back or split ring for attachment
- Optional lanyard loop for display or wear
Quality Control
- First struck sample checked against the approved proof before the run continues
- Plating colour and antique finish compared against the retained reference piece from your previous order
- Relief depth and detail inspected under magnification for consistency
- Each coin bagged individually to prevent scratches on the finish
- Count verified against the packing list before the carton is sealed
Customisation Options
- Any shape or outline including dragon head, animal, symbol, or custom silhouette
- Your logo, name, or text struck into the face or on the edge
- Antique brass finish applied to any design with deep relief
- Multiple attachment types available based on use case
- Reverse side can be left blank, struck with a logo, or fitted for engraving
- Optional epoxy dome for extra protection and shine
Use Guide
- Send vector artwork (AI PDF CDR) for best detail in the dragon head features
- Keep text above two millimetres tall to ensure it strikes clearly and does not fill in
- Decide on antique brass finish and attachment type before proofing to avoid delays
- Order a few extra coins per batch to cover losses or damaged pieces
- Store coins in individual bags until presentation to avoid fingerprints on the finish
Specifications
| Product Type | Custom 3D challenge coin |
|---|---|
| Forming Method | Die struck from your artwork |
| Finish | Antique brass |
| Material | Brass or zinc alloy depending on design |
| Attachment | Pin back split ring or lanyard loop (TBC with sales team) |
| 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 | Die struck 3D coins have real depth and texture; printed versions look shallow and can wear off |
|---|---|
| Hard enamel coin | Hard enamel is smooth and polished but adds time and cost; antique brass offers a distinct vintage look |
| Stock dragon coin with no custom artwork | Custom die struck coins carry your design and message; stock items are generic and cannot be personalized |
Manufacturing
How This Piece Is Made
Artwork review and digital proof generation
Die cutting from the approved proof
Die striking the coin blank
Trimming and polishing edges
Electroplating with antique brass finish
Hand application of antique wash to recessed areas
Attachment fitting (pin back or ring)
Individual bagging and packing
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