Custom Ohio Challenge Coins

Ohio came into the U.S. as the 17th State of the U.S. in 1803. Amusingly enough, however, the State had to be retroactively admitted into the Union in 1953, 150 years after it’s official date of statehood, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Congress of 1803-1805 had apparently never actually taken the formal legislative steps to legally allow admission of Ohio as an official State after initially accepting Ohio’s initial petition for statehood. By 1953, Ohio was already deeply ingrained into American culture as a battlefield during the War of 1812, the birthplace of Professional American Football, and the burgeoning home of Rock and Roll music.

Many custom challenge coins by Ohio clients often celebrate not only the State’s rich cultural history and influence but also the natural beauty of Ohio’s rivers, plains, and shores. At Signature Coins, we design high-quality challenge coins honoring the State of Ohio and highlighting both the natural and cultural landmarks of Ohio. Challenge coin designs from Ohio often incorporate views of the State’s namesake, the Ohio River, or a classic football helmet in recognition of the State’s role as the birthplace of the NFL.

Our challenge coins can be found in the pockets and collections of clients serving in the military, law enforcement, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. For over 15 years, Signature Coins has been a leading provider of well-crafted challenge coins at quick turnover times with professional service. Our challenge coins can make their home in the most major cities of Ohio including:

• Columbus - State capital of Ohio, named after explorer Christopher Columbus, and the largest city in the State.
• Cleveland - Known as the “Home of Rock and Roll,” the city hosts the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
• Cincinnati - Home to not one, but three professional sports teams including the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, and Futbol Club Cincinnati.
• Toledo - Toledo is sometimes called the “Glass City” in recognition of its long history as a major glass manufacturer
• Akron - Known as the “City of Invention” or the “Rubber Capital of the World,” the city hosts the E.J Thomas Performing Arts Hall where world-class Broadway performances are played year-round.