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Everyday Heroes: Challenge Coins for First Responders

Areefa K 08/13/2024 9:11am 4 minute read Challenge Coins | Gifts

Challenge coins, rooted in the rich military coin tradition, have evolved into powerful symbols of camaraderie, recognition, and shared purpose for a wide range of emergency services professions, including brave firefighters, law-upholding police officers, and dedicated EMTs. Much like the significance of military challenge coins and the display of military patches for jackets, these collectible tokens serve as physical keepsakes and motivational tools for first responders. Challenge coins hold a special... more »

Celebrate Veterans Day This Year With Challenge Coins

Kristin Kizer 10/20/2023 8:00am 5 minute read Features | Challenge Coins

Veterans Day The first Veterans Day observation in the United States occurred in 1919, but at the time, it was called Armistice Day and was a celebration of the first anniversary of the end of World War I. It wasn’t until 1954, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower changed the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day, that the holiday became more encompassing and included all United States Veterans. This is a time for all people in the U.S. to say, “Thank you, Veterans.” Military... more »

Challenge Coin Display Ideas: Showcasing Your Collection with a Custom Wood Display Case

Susan Powell 06/14/2023 10:50am 5 minute read Tips | Challenge Coins

Challenge coins hold significant meaning and pride for their owners. These unique tokens are often collected and cherished as symbols of honor, accomplishment, and camaraderie. To properly showcase your challenge coin collection, a well-designed display case is essential. In this blog post, we will explore ideas for challenge coin displays, including how to start a collection, the best way to display your coins, and step-by-step instructions on creating a custom wood display case. Let's dive in!How to... more »

What Are Challenge Coins and What Do They Symbolize?

Susan Powell 05/19/2023 7:49am 4 minute read Challenge Coins | Engraved

Challenge coins are small, coin-shaped medallions often used to represent membership in a particular organization or group. They have a rich history and tradition, dating back to the Roman Empire and the military campaigns of World War I. Today, challenge coins are used by various organizations, including military units, police departments, fire departments, and businesses, to symbolize camaraderie, excellence, and achievement. What Is the Origin of Military Challenge Coins? The term challenge coin has... more »

Challenge Coins Are a Hot Trend | PinMart

Kristin Kizer 03/14/2023 2:39pm 5 minute read Challenge Coins | Gifts | Promotional Merchandise

Challenge coins are small coins or medallions that are distributed to members of a group. The coins usually have an emblem or logo of the group, but they can also be customized to have specific messages or commemorate key dates or events. History of Challenge Coins The exact origin of challenge coins isn’t known but coins have been used to commemorate many different events throughout time. During the Roman Empire, soldiers were rewarded with coins that recognized their efforts. They could have... more »

Marine Corps Challenge Coins: A Brief History of | PinMart

Jessica Nienstedt 12/22/2020 4:09pm 3 minute read Challenge Coins | Gifts

Whether you're in the military yourself, have a relative who is, or you're just interested in collecting military paraphernalia, the use of challenge coins is perhaps one of the most interesting customs - and the coins themselves, in an amazing array of variations for different units and purposes, are great keepsakes. Keep reading to learn more about Marine Corps Challenge Coins! While used in all branches of the service, no one seems to love challenge coins as much as the U.S. Marine... more »

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