Military challenge coins – a unique souvenir for special occasions
We design and cast military challenge coins, both for army units, and for other customers interested in military or seeking military style souvenirs.
Military challenge coins are popular casts, not only for uniformed services
Castings are our specialty; all of them are made by us with a lot of attention being paid to details. We make sure as well that the context and profile of an event is accurately reflected.
Why should you choose challenge coins from Metal Casts?
- Our experienced design team will prepare a professional design on the basis of your guidelines; for all our customers, designs are prepared free-of-charge.
- Due to our rich experience, we can make sure that your budget will not be exceeded. We also advise on all other relevant matters.
- Our coins may be casted or minted, in one colour or enamelled, as well as come with accessories.
We offer attractive prices, and also a full scope of designing services.
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Commemorative coins — not just a military tradition any more
The habit of making, and also giving, special military coins originated in the US armed forces during the First or Second World War, and became widespread in the further part of 20th century, when it was adopted by armies all over the world. Currently, such coins are used by many civil and military organisations, including many political institutions (US Congress) or the cultural ones (operas, theaters, schools etc.).
Formally speaking, coins are not medals or awards. The difference consists in the formers informal or semi-formal profile, which is to make them a symbol of ma bonds, friendships or unique achievements.
Types of challenge coins:
3D challenge coins
Possibility of using a relief — high level of accuracy in detail presentation
Enamel coins
Many possible sizes and hand made enamel painting
Minted and classic
Many possible sizes and designs but a single metal colour
All our customers are offered free-of-charge designs of challenge coins
Our experience makes it absolutely clear that a professional design is the cornerstone of a successful project completion in every single case. Therefore, we′ve formed a team of experienced designers, working on castings for us on daily basis. There is no project we could not possibly undertake regardless whether you come to us with your own idea or expect us to put some vision forward.
All our customers receive a free-of-charge assistance from our team of graphic designers — all it takes is to accept the price estimation received from us and share a basic description of your project.
Available casts colours
Frequently asked questions
How much are challenge coins?
An order price depends on many factors: number of pieces, kind of design, degree of complexity and finishing. A price estimation is always prepared on case-by-case basis due to differences between particular orders. Please, send your inquiry using a price estimation form or using an e-mail – our trade department will contact you and provide a free-of-charge estimation.
How much is a design?
They are designed free-of-charge for all our customers. All it takes is to accept a price estimation, share some basic information and our professional graphic department will develop a design or adjust your idea to technical requirements.
Can I place my own design on a coin?
Yes, of course. Our casting techniques make it possible to present various graphical information with precision.
Is customer′s own design necessary?
No. Our graphic department will prepare a free-of-charge design for on the basis of received information. All it takes is to send a description, and we will reply sending you a ready coin visualisation.
How long is the waiting time (for design and work completion)?
A coin design can be prepared even on the day of receiving description or relevant information in a different form. In the case of more complex orders, including e.g. reliefs, this may require 2-3 days. After accepting the design and price estimation, order processing time is about 8 days, depending on the number of ordered pieces and complexity of an order.
How large can a coin be?
A standard size for coins and minted coins is 30 mm, yet, in the case of less complex castings for special occasions, this can be reduced to 25mm. Cast coins are usually about 35 mm in diameter, but it is possible to make larger – even up to 50 mm.
Can we put additional information on a coin reverse?
Yes, a coin reverse may present a structure matching its design or additional text / pictures.
Can we send you a photo of e.g. face or building, and can it be used to make a coin?
Of course, we make coins with relief as well. Our graphic department will be able to prepare a visualisation on the basis of received information.
What’s the minimum order for military coins?
Due to logistic considerations: 30 pcs., but smaller orders are also possible – yet, an offer will be calculated as if the ordered number were 30 pcs.
We offer attractive prices, and also a full scope of designing services.
Do you want to choose our products and services?
Challenge coins in military traditions
Most frequently, customised coins are developed for the army. Like dog tags, they were widely used for the first time ever in the special forces of the US military. Challenge coin – as this is their official name – are informal badges, are symbols of being a soldier in a particular unit. Such a souvenir is received from a commander of a given unit and is not only a token of recognition, but also of a brotherly bond uniting soldiers.
Ceremony of receiving challenge military coins?
The ceremony, although not official, does involve following a certain rite. Soldiers who are honored by receiving a coin are usually surprised by this fact. A coin is most frequently received during a welcome. A soldier′s commander hides a coin in hand, stretching it for a handshake, and a soldier only becomes aware of a distinction when this piece of metal remains in their hand. Challenge coins have become popular in special forces all over the world, and in Poland were in use, among others, in GROM.
Customised challenge coins from a producer
Our company specialises in making metal castings. In the offer of MCC Medale, there are also customised coins. Like our other products, their designs can also be customised.
Size and shape of military coins
The basis of a design of every coin is determining its size and shape. The customers of MCC Medale may order coins of the following range of diameters (approximately) 3 cm-5 cm, and thickness of 3-6 mm. Although traditional coins are round, our company can prepare castings in any shape. Customers looking for non-typical solutions may order coins in the shape of a triangle, square or another polygon.
3D or 2D coin design
Every item made by our company is based on unique and customized design. Our graphics designers are able to propose a solution on the basis of received guidelines or graphic materials. A coin design may be prepared in 2D or 3D. The first of them is good in the case of simple designs, which do not require presenting many details. The 3D technique allows to develop more complex designs containing, e.g. the presentation of men, vehicles, buildings or animals. The choice of technique depends on the level of complexity desired by a customer.
Colours
All customised coins may come in one of the metal colours in our offer. Our customers may choose one of glossy and mat shades of gold, silver and bronze, or, upon a special order, other metal colours. Particular design element may also be covered with special enamels in any desired colour.
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