Posted on Jan 27, 2024

Any recommendations for a place to get custom challenge coin's made?

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SFC Casey O'Mally

Posted 3 mo ago

Not sure what the question is, but my recommendation is.... be selective, but not TOO selective.

I went ahead and made my own personal coin. Not that a SFC Coin would be worth much to most folks, but the fact that it was a personal thing that I was giving out, I felt would mean something to some people.

I ran a batch of 25. But they ain't cheap, so I didn't want to give them out like candy. And so.... 8 years later when I retired, I still had 18 of them.

If you get them, USE THEM.

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Posted 3 mo ago

If challenge coins are bought using unit funds I would consider a design that is not over-customized and would not have to be changed when new leadership takes over the unit. A coin like this would be customized with unique designs that represent the unit's identity, mission, or achievements. Having your name or your CSM's name on the back of the coin would be over-customized, which happens sometimes when the coins are purchased with individual funds.

MSG Thomas Currie

3 mo

I would add that coins should be readily identifiable at a glance, not just by reading the text. At least one side should be obviously and easily recognized from a few feet away, with something prominently identifying the unit such as the distinctive unit insignia ("crest") or unit designation. Sometimes this can be tricky if you are in a place where coins are being done at every level and each new leader wants their own special coin.

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