Posts Tagged: military coins

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 »

CHALLENGE COINS -POLITICAL CANDIDATES

    With the election season coming candidates across the country are looking for ways to increase giving.  Challenge your supporters to do more with a challenge coin.   THE FUNDRAISING DINNER   This common practice can be enhanced by adding a challenge coin at each place setting.  Military coins have been used for decades… Read more »

CHALLENGE COINS MAKING THE NEWS

  I remember when we were one of the few companies making military coins.  They were popular but really just catching on.  One night I was watching a televised speech from the oval office  by President Bill Clinton and there behind his desk were challenge coins.  President Clinton had quite a collection of Challenge coins. … Read more »

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CHALLENGE COIN

THE MILITARY COIN/CHALLENGE COIN QUESTION I AM MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED   Well I guess the most obvious answer would be the coins we did for Suze Orman upon the release of her book.   It wins not only because she and her associate KT are two of the nicest and kindest people we have worked with… Read more »

CHALLENGE COINS FOR MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

    One area that has been growing lately is the use of military challenge coins for museum fundraisers.  Challenge coins offer a unique way to promote a special event and increase participation.   Ideally a museum would create one side of the custom coin that would be common to all of their coins.  The other… Read more »