Army Coins of Excellence and What They Can Mean to the Recipients Army coins of excellence, commonly known as military challenge coins or custom army coins, have become one of the most sought-after collectible items in recent years. Originally memorabilia that only circulated in military circles, these coins have paved become a popular and valuable…
A Guide to Cleaning Your Military Challenge Coins What goes: a scrub or a rub? Whiting or varnish? Regular cleaning or abandoning coins for years to come? Most people know that their challenge coins must be kept clean and polished, but many are often confused about how to go about it. Are there any tricks…
The Best Military Challenge Coins: How Are They Ranked? Do you know what happens when two or more military troops hit the bar? Someone calls a “coin check” and whoever doesn’t have a coin on them has to pay for all the rounds of drink. The game can go on to make the one with…
Challenge Coins for Navy SEALs Ask any man or woman who serves or has in the past served their country—and they’ll all give you the same answer: that a Navy SEAL challenge coin is a relic, a much-prized possession. The coin might be small, but it’s certainly not inconsequential. It is, in fact, a symbol…
Challenge Custom Coins: A Complete Guide Roughly 30% of war veterans struggle with PTSD at some point in their life. Almost 45,000 Americans commit suicide every year. More than half of the working population is dissatisfied with their current place of work. Think these stats are unrelated? Well, you should think again. Whether you or…
Bottle Opener Challenge Coins (And How Useful They Are) If you look at the history of the armed forces, you’ll find examples of many traditions that promote unity and build camaraderie. While many of these traditions have come in and fizzled out over the past century, there are two that have endured to this day:…
Tips on Ordering from Challenge Coins 4 U When it comes to ordering a challenge coin, the stakes are a bit different. You have to provide us with every little detail of your order; from your chosen metal, enamel, size and shape all the way to down to the minute aspects of the design.…
When it comes to designing a custom coin, there are a few things to keep in mind. With the possibility of seemingly endless custom coin designs, you can be sure that you’ll be able to have any style designed on the metal. Yet, this does not mean you can go overboard with it. Picasso or…
The US Coast Guard is a unique branch of service. It ensures the safety of our coasts and borders that may close to other countries. It also serves in search and rescue missions, maritime safety, drug interdiction and more. The actual history of the coast guard goes back to the year 1790. The coast guard…
