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We do more than Military Coins Although we are best known for our challenge coins and military coins D & R does much more.  As a full-service advertising specialty company we offer the full range of specialty items and promotional products.  Over the years we have learned a great deal about this service and I… Read more »

More on Military Coin Ceremonies

I had an interesting discussion the other day with a colonel who was looking to do something different with his challenge coins.  He considered using them as trading coins.  Here is how his idea would work:   Coining People Doing Something Good   He proposes to give out several examples of the same challenge coin. … Read more »

Military Coin Appraisals

I am getting more and more calls from people asking for appraisals on their military coins and challenge coins.  I am more than happy to take these calls.  Let me say, up front, that I am not an expert in Military Coin values nor do I represent myself as one.   I am a designer and… Read more »

WHY CELEBRITIES SHOULD HAVE PERSONAL CHALLENGE COINS

CELEBRITIES FACE SPECIAL CHALLENGES   I had a nice discussion with one of our celebrity clients.  He had seen military coins and thought they would be a great solution for himself.   It caused me to think about these challenges and put together some thoughts for high-profile individuals and celebrities.   EVERYTHING CELEBRITIES TOUCH TURNS TO GOLD  … Read more »

MILITARY COINS OR CHALLENGE COINS

So what is the difference?  We have been over this a couple of times but what is the difference between a Challenge Coin and a Military Coin?   Well to start with all Military Coins are not Challenge coins.  The coin challenge is something quite distinct.  Most frequently Commander Coins are the challenge coin in… Read more »

CHALLENGE COIN BAN LIFTED

    Well wonderful news.  If the memo of which I received a copy yesterday is real (and I am pretty sure it is) the Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff have reauthorized the purchase of military coins.   MILITARY COINS ARE GOOD NEWS FOR COMMANDERS   It is a credit to commanders… Read more »

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES NEED CHALLENGE COINS

    There is probably no better place to use challenge coins and on campus.  An institution could take a lesson from military coins.  Why use them.   CHALLENGE COINS ARE HIGHLY PRIZED BY RECIPIENTS   Better than a plaque?  Of course.  Challenge coins are something that any student instantly recognizes.  Sports teams have been… Read more »

GREAT ALTERNATIVES TO MILITARY CHALLENGE COINS

WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES TO MILITARY COINS   In these days of decreased budgets and prohibitions against challenge coins for military units using government funds we can wonder what we can replace them with.  There are actually quite a few items that maintain the allure of the challenge coin while not actually breaking the budget…. Read more »