Coin Ordering Guide

Follow the steps below to create your custom coin and then submit the estimate form to get a quote:

Step 1: Size and Quantity

Standard Challenge Coin Sizes:

1 5/8″

1 3/4″

2″

Standard coin thickness is 3mm. We also produce customized sizes and thicknesses. For extremely detailed work we recommend choosing a larger size coin.

Dog Tags:

2 1/2″ x 1 1/4″

Quantity

The quantity is up to you. The more you order the cheaper the per-coin cost will be.

Our price breaks are:

  • 50-99
  • 100-300
  • 301- 500
  • 501-1000
  • 1001-24999

Step 2: Choose a Finish

Remember when picking the Finish (color) of your coin — there are six different finishes available. Visit our Coin Gallery to view the different finishes and how they have been used.

Antique Gold with Antique Wash

Antique Silver (Pewter) with Antique Wash

Antique Bronze

Bright Polished Silver with Sanded Background

Bright Gold Coin with Sanded Background

Shiny Black Nickel (Same Pricing as Antique Silver)

Step 3: Add extra features

Choose any combination of the extra feature options below to enhance the look and feel of your coin.

Color Fill

Soft Enamel Paint Used
Hard enamel, Add $0.75

Extra Paint Color

(over 5 per side) Enamel Paint Used

Add $0.40 per color

Sandblasting

Add $0.40 per side

Sequential Numbering

Number engraving on face of coin, Add $0.40 per coin
Number engraving on edge of coin, Add $0.80 per coin

Special Finish – Epoxy

1 side, Add $0.40
2 sides, Add $0.80

Photographic Printing

One time Plate Setup Fee $150.00
Add $1.00 per coin (includes epoxy)

Edging – Diamond

Side cut, Swirl cut, or Wave cut, Add $0.70 per coin

Edging – Special

Petal cut or Rope cut, Add $0.70 per coin

Edging – Reeded

Reeded (Ribbed) Edge on Coins (Round coins only), Add $0.75 per coin

Metal Logo Attached

One time Die Setup Charge $150.00
Add $2.00 each coin – Per Item

Two Tone Plating

Add $1.00 per coin

Ground-off Raised Metal

Available on Antique Silver Coins, Add $1.00 per side

 

Additional Features Details Charge
Engraved Names Engrave a different name on each coin Add $1.50 per line, per coin
Cutouts in Coins Setup charge per hole: $16.00 (unlimited holes) Add $0.65 each coin for 2″ or less, $0.75 each coin larger than 2″
Odd Shapes Coins Any shape other than round. Die Fee and per coin price will be determined by longest dimension TBD
Key Chain added to Coin New die fee required, per coin price (Epoxy cover is required with this option) Add $0.65 per coin
Edge Engraving No setup charge Add $1.25 per four characters
Edge Encased lettering Setup charge of $75.00 Add $0.75 per coin
Screen Printing – Words or Numbers Setup charge of $25.00 per color Add $0.40 each coin
Screen Printing – Logo 4 color process. One time setup charge $100.00 Add $1.60 each coin
Coin Thickness – 4mm No setup charge Add $0.75 per coin

Add accessories for your custom coin order:

Coin Accessories Details Charge
Rock Base $4.50 each
Velour Pouch Setup charge per hole: $16.00 (unlimited holes) $1.50 each
Plastic Capsules Clear plastics Protective (2 piece cases) $1.50 each
RF Bag Clear Vinyl Sleeves with Flap $0.35 each
Velveteen Boxes Black, Blue, or Red. Price varies for larger sizes $8.00 each (for coins up to 2″)
Neck Ribbons $1.75 each

Step 4: Provide your artwork design

Please use the design templates below for submitting your artwork:

How can I send my artwork?
You can e-mail, snail-mail, or fax us the artwork/design of your coin. Electronically, we can accept .ppt (PowerPoint), .jpg, and a variety of file types. We prefer electronic files with the information because your order will process faster, but we can even take your artwork off of napkins from some remote site, just fax it in and give us a call. We will need to talk to you about the setup if it is a rough drawing. We want your coin, therefore your organization to look great! The better the artwork submitted, the better the coin. Use the file upload form on the estimate form to submit your electronic artwork or email it to us. Our Art Service is FREE for anyone who uses our coin services, please allow 10 days for us to return your artwork design. A completed order form is needed to secure a position for coin creation.
What if I don't have a design yet?
Our graphics department can assist you in creating superb artwork using the information you provide. All artwork submitted is recreated by our design team, whom have years of experience creating challenge coins. So don’t worry if your artwork isn’t perfect, we will work with you to make it perfect.

If you do not have a design in mind, contact us and we can help.

Step 5: Submit estimate form and artwork

Complete the online estimate form and one of our specialized sales team will email you an estimate for your approval.

Include all available artwork to receive the most accurate estimate possible.

Our production and order options are:

Order Options Details
Quote FREE. Unlimited with no commitment
Artwork FREE, with custom coin order form. Please allow 10 business days to receive artwork
Rush Orders Ships in less than 30 business days. $300 plus shipping
No Sample If no sample coin is requested, allow 35-45 business days to ship
With Sample If sample coin is requested, allow 15-25 business days for the sample, 30 days for full production, 45-55 days total
Reorder Ships in less than 30 business days

Customize Your Coin

Estimate Form Sidebar

About Your Coin

Minimum Order Qty = 100
Up to 5 enamel paint colors per side

Your Contact Information

About Your Order

Include your Questions or Special Instructions here.

Attach Your Coin Artwork

Maximum file size: 15.73MB

Sending

Next Steps

What to expect after submitting an estimate

Customer Approval

Artwork Approval – Send your approval and changes as necessary.
*Please note changes to the die will require additional 1-2 days for you to receive a revised proof, your order will continue once we receive final approval from you.

Sample Coin Approval – If required, a sample of your coin can be sent to you for a close-up inspection before mass production begins. This will add several days for shipping. Your order will continue once we receive final approval from you. If you prefer, we can accelerate the process by sending a digital photo of your coin for approval via email.

Payment Methods

We accept personal credit card (Master Card, Visa, American Express, and Discover), Gov Impact Card, or Debit Card as well as a bank transfer (EFT). You can mail your payment with unit checks, business check, personal check, money order or purchase order. We, unfortunately, do not accept government contracts; we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Reorder

To reorder, we ask that you submit another order form including Address your customer ID and the quantity. It will take less time to receive your new order because the die is already made and approved. Remember, it will be less expensive because your die charge is already paid.

Please verify that your shipping address is a USPS recognized address.

Have questions about your custom order?