NYPD Challenge Coins
A Meaningful Gift for New York’s Finest
Courtesy. Professionalism. Respect. Those are the words commonly emblazoned on the sides of NYPD patrol cars. And it’s those ideals that set the NYPD apart from other law enforcement organizations in the country. As the largest municipal police department in the U.S., the challenges facing the NYPD are unique. It’s only by being courteous, professional and respectful that the NYPD has been able to so impressively handle those unique challenges. Such a special law enforcement branch deserves police challenge coins that are every bit as unique as the men and women offering their service within it.
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These coins were created specifically for the 10th Precinct Detective Squad in Chelsea, Manhattan. What we love about making custom designs like this is the ability for our clients to make the designs personal and meaningful for their department. This coin has a few common elements that are often included in police challenge coin design, like a specific emblem or seal from the department and the squad designation engraved around the rim of the coin. But there are also personal touches like the New York City skyline under the moonlight, and the NYPD green and white striped American flag. Small things like this are what give a coin personality and make them even more special to the men and women receiving them.
Our art and sales team work closely with every client to make sure we can capture the spirit of an organization like the NYPD and create meaningful designs that do justice in representing the people serving the city.
Why Order NYPD Challenge Coins?
Challenge coins are an excellent means of building unity and a sense of camaraderie in a department or squad. We make custom designs suited specifically for celebrating promotions and retirements, for welcoming newly sworn officers to the team, for fundraising and for honoring the service of excellent officers like these coins we made for the Patrol Borough Brooklyn South. Custom coins become a symbol of shared experience and understanding within a department. Their value is found in their ability to promote inclusion, trust and communal identity within a team.
We took special care in crafting these coins in memory of the 9-11 attacks. Like many NYPD coins, the contact on this project wanted to include the department’s green striped flag alongside the American flag. Coins like this are a perfect example of how a design can capture the essence of a small squad within the department, while still maintaining a solid connection to the NYPD overall.
With over 55,000 service men and women, New York Police Department challenge coins are the perfect way to build unity and a sense of inclusion amongst officers. Born of the military tradition, challenge coins have long been a way to mark career milestones and reward the exceptional service of first responders. Keeping a city safe and orderly is hard work and the men and women who do it go above and beyond each shift. Being recognized by their captains and other supervisors goes a long way towards keeping their morale up.
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New Jersey State Police Coins
This coin pairs translucent enamel with high polish gold plating. It's the recessed sandblasting that gives the coin that particular glittering look. Translucent enamel is the sort of upgrade that can turn out very differently depending on the plating and certain other factors. But it always creates a striking effect.
New Jersey State Police Coins Side 2
This coin pairs translucent enamel with high polish gold plating. It's the recessed sandblasting that gives the coin that particular glittering look. Translucent enamel is the sort of upgrade that can turn out very differently depending on the plating and certain other factors. But it always creates a striking effect.
Troopers Bridge Foundation Challenge Coin Back
Troopers Bridge Foundation Challenge Coin Back
San Juan Drug Enforcement Administration
Not all coins have to choose between being round and being cut to shape. This high polish gold coin from the DEA uses cut outs to have the best of both worlds.
San Juan Drug Enforcement Administration Side 2
Not all coins have to choose between being round and being cut to shape. This high polish gold coin from the DEA uses cut outs to have the best of both worlds.
Montgomery Police Department K9
The thin blue line of this coin is positioned like war paint over the face of the fearsome dog skull. It's a strong design choice for this K9 Unit coin from Montgomery.
United Nations Government Challenge Coin front
United Nations Government Challenge Coin front
United Nations Intelligence Bureau Government Challenge Coin back
United Nations Intelligence Bureau Government Challenge Coin back
Las Vegas Clark County Police Dept
Handcuff shaped challenge coins are becoming steadily more popular with our law enforcement customers. This coin from Las Vegas includes a thin blue line on a stripe in the flag and a cut out for a functional bottle opener.
Winter Park Police
The oblique line edge gives this coin a special and almost sharp feel. The recessed text staring out from the high polish gold plating is also a nice touch.
Denver Police Air Support Unit
The translucent colors behind the helicopter design capture the Denver sky at sunset in beautiful detail. High polish plating and translucent enamel pair exceptionally well because the translucent colors allow a small amount of light to hit the reflective metal underneath, creating a unique shimmer effect.
Captain Duane Eastmond Coin
The laurel wreath framing the entire edge of the front of this coin gives the coin a very unique look and feel. It only appears on the front, but when you look at the back, you can see how the shape affects the entire coin. Badge and shields are some of the most common custom shapes we see in challenge coins.
Denver Police Air Support Unit
The translucent colors behind the helicopter design capture the Denver sky at sunset in beautiful detail. High polish plating and translucent enamel pair exceptionally well because the translucent colors allow a small amount of light to hit the reflective metal underneath, creating a unique shimmer effect.
Miami-Dade Autism Awareness
This coin for the Miami Dade Police Department's Autism Awareness fundraiser pulls out all the stops. The translucent enamel over the high polish silver plating is a match made in heaven, and the star in the center of the badge is created with a 3D mold. The recessed sandblasted metal of the puzzle pieces in the background is also a special touch.
Okaloosa County Criminal Investigations Division
The Latin phrase below the knight, tueri innocentem reum persequendum, translates to "Aims to protect the innocent prisoner." Including Latin in a custom coin design is sometimes the best way to impart a message.
Okaloosa County Criminal Investigations Division Side 2
The Latin phrase below the knight, tueri innocentem reum persequendum, translates to "Aims to protect the innocent prisoner." Including Latin in a custom coin design is sometimes the best way to impart a message.
10th Precinct Detective Squad
The detective badge is a very important aspect of the design of this coin as it shows up on both the front and the back. The way the coin pairs its antique silver plating with darker enamel creates a very secretive feel to this coin.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Side 2
A coin for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police making use of high polish gold plating seems fitting. And at 2.25", the size of this coin is something to reckon with.
10th Precinct Detective Squad Side 2
The detective badge is a very important aspect of the design of this coin as it shows up on both the front and the back. The way the coin pairs its antique silver plating with darker enamel creates a very secretive feel to this coin.
Boston Police Homicide Unit
This law enforcement challenge coin makes use of high polish gold plating paired with a deep green colorfill to best represent the Boston Police Department. The spur edge is a particularly nice touch.
Delaware Basic Officer Training Course
This law enforcement coin was ordered by the Delaware Probation and Parole office. The recessed portions of the police badge are sandblasted to help reduce the glare coming off the reflective silver metal.
MTA Police Department Computer Crimes Unit
Binary numbering and computer chip circuitry are common sights on coins for computer crimes units. The binary on this coin is presented in raised text so the high polish gold plating can strand out against the dark enamel.
El Paso Sector Border Patrol
One thing 3D molds give you is the ability to get curved and rounded designs onto your coin. The details of the muscles on the horses on this El Paso Border Patrol coin wouldn't be possible without the 3D mold.
Chatham County Police
This high polish silver coin from the Chatham County Police Department shows just how reflective a high polish surface is capable of getting. Without sandblasting or some kind of design, the plating is shiny and clear enough to be a mirror.
California Highway Patrol
This high polish gold California Highway Patrol coin uses a dark blue enamel to add contrast to the front of the coin. The back, on the other hand, is given over to lighter colors so the plating can be used as just an accent.
California Highway Patrol
This high polish gold California Highway Patrol coin uses a dark blue enamel to add contrast to the front of the coin. The back, on the other hand, is given over to lighter colors so the plating can be used as just an accent.
Rob Severance
This custom shaped coin from the Cleburne Police department was created in preparation for the Texas Police Chiefs Association conference. The high polish gold plating shines bright through the sea of black enamel that covers the entire recessed portion of the design.
Rob Severance Side 2
This custom shaped coin from the Cleburne Police department was created in preparation for the Texas Police Chiefs Association conference. The high polish gold plating shines bright through the sea of black enamel that covers the entire recessed portion of the design.
Supervisor Metro Operations
This cut to shape challenge coin is designed to closely resemble a real law enforcement badge. The custom edge not only adds to the design, it also effects the way the coin feels in hand.
Hegins Township Chief of Police
Created for the Chief of Police of Hegins Township, this challenge coin is dual plated in high polish gold and silver. The platings mix nicely to create an authentic looking badge, but the best contrast comes from the darker enamel.
Hegins Township Chief of Police Side 2
Created for the Chief of Police of Hegins Township, this challenge coin is dual plated in high polish gold and silver. The platings mix nicely to create an authentic looking badge, but the best contrast comes from the darker enamel.
PTSD Awareness Coin
The thin blue line of this PTSD police coin is actually a thick blue line. The inspiring message along the edge is presented in raised text to make sure it stands out perfectly against the black colorfill.
Nebraska State Police
Dogs feature heavily in any challenge coin created for K9 units. While a lot are created with a 3D mold, this coin relies on 2D and dark colorfill areas for its design.
Marc Castellano
Recessed sandblasting is typically reserved for high polish coins in order to best add contrast, but this New Jersey State Police coin proves it's a solid option for antique plating as well. This law enforcement coin was also created in honor of a fallen officer and the foundation started in his memory.
Troop K Major Crimes
This coin was created by the New York State Police Major Crimes unit. One side makes use of dual plating in high polish gold and silver while the other is only plated in silver and relies more heavily on enamel to create its design.
Troop K Major Crimes Side 2
This coin was created by the New York State Police Major Crimes unit. One side makes use of dual plating in high polish gold and silver while the other is only plated in silver and relies more heavily on enamel to create its design.
California Highway Patrol Coalinga Area
This coin for the California Highway Patrol shows off oh much can be done with just a coin plating and two different colors of enamel. Even the detail in the center of the coin is created without the use of any 3D mold.
Lawrence Police Challenge
This coin for the Lawrence Police Department was created in honor of the department's public affairs unit. This is why the Twitter logo (color matched to Twitter's brand guidelines) takes such a position on the back of the coin. The high polish gold plating matches nicely with the dark blue around the coin's custom edge.
Lawrence Police Challenge Side 2
This coin for the Lawrence Police Department was created in honor of the department's public affairs unit. This is why the Twitter logo (color matched to Twitter's brand guidelines) takes such a position on the back of the coin. The high polish gold plating matches nicely with the dark blue around the coin's custom edge.
Miami-Dade Robbery Bureau
This coin from the Miami Dade Police Department features an impressively designed figure in the center and a great high polish finish. The pink enamel is actually in honor of the coin's use during breast cancer awareness month.
Volusia County Sheriff
The copper plating of this Sheriff challenge coin gives the artwork a unique rustic appearance. Most of the police coins we help design are made with gold or silver plating, so choosing a different option is a great way to make your design stand out from the crowd.
Volusia County Sheriff Side 2
The copper plating of this Sheriff challenge coin gives the artwork a unique rustic appearance. Most of the police coins we help design are made with gold or silver plating, so choosing a different option is a great way to make your design stand out from the crowd.
USCP Police Challenge Coin
You may be surprised to hear that these aren't the first Lego-inspired challenge coins we've worked on. We've created several challenge coins that incorporate the famous Lego figures, however, this is the fire one created in the actual shape of a Lego character.
CopBlue Police Challenge Coin
CopBlue.com is a website created by cops for cops. The offer insight into the world of law enforcement and useful resources for any police officer working in the field.
CopBlue Police Challenge Coin Side 2
CopBlue.com is a website created by cops for cops. The offer insight into the world of law enforcement and useful resources for any police officer working in the field.
Chatham County Police Side 2
The stars lining the edge of this high polish gold coin from the Chatham County Police department are a custom edge created at the request of the customer.
Shreveport Resident Office Drug Enforcement Administration
The ancient warriors of Sparta, Rome and Norway are a popular source of inspiration when it comes to custom military and police challenge coins. The Spartan helmet in this design incorporates the Thin Blue Line American flag into the design.
ATF Coin
When dual plating with two antique metals, your coin has the ability to take on a rustic, or classic, look that increases the perceived value of the coin.
U.S. Forces Police Black Nickel Coins
There's something about enamel color on black nickel plating that just makes the color stand out so much more strongly than it does on other coins. this coin form the US Forces Police Makes use of six colors on the front and five on the back, and each one stands out in vibrant detail against the dark coin.
U.S. Forces Police Black Nickel Coins
There's something about enamel color on black nickel plating that just makes the color stand out so much more strongly than it does on other coins. this coin form the US Forces Police Makes use of six colors on the front and five on the back, and each one stands out in vibrant detail against the dark coin.
Thin Blue Line Challenge Coin Side 2
The seal of Rhode Island graces the front of this black metal coin. The colors of the seal lend themselves far better to a dark plating than they would in a gold or a high polish coin. Even without the bright enamel of the front, the back of the coin pairs well with the black metal.
Police K9 Challenge Coins
The dog on the front of this coin was part of a police K9 unit. His team sent us a picture that we used to create a 3D design with realistic depth and detail.
New York Women in Law Enforcement Challenge Coin Front
New York Women in Law Enforcement Challenge Coin Front
New York Women in Law Enforcement Challenge Coin Back
New York Women in Law Enforcement Challenge Coin Back
Baltimore County Police Challenge Coin Front
Baltimore County Police Challenge Coin Front
Baltimore County Police Challenge Coin Back
Baltimore County Police Challenge Coin Back
Fresno California Police Challenge Coin Front
Fresno California Police Challenge Coin Front
Fresno California Police Challenge Coin Back
Fresno California Police Challenge Coin Back
Virginia Tech Police Coin
Virginia Tech Police Coin
Hesperia California Challenge Coin Gold Front
Hesperia California Challenge Coin Gold Front
Hesperia California Challenge Coin Gold back
Hesperia California Challenge Coin Gold back
California Highway Patrol Challenge Coin Front
California Highway Patrol Challenge Coin Front
California Highway Patrol Challenge Coin Back
California Highway Patrol Challenge Coin Back
California Rural Crime Challenge Coin Front
California Rural Crime Challenge Coin Front
California Rural Crime Challenge Coin back
California Rural Crime Challenge Coin back
Miami-Dade Police Coins
Law enforcement challenge coins are often made for special units within a department like these Special Events Unit coins for the Miami-Dade police. The inclusion of Hard Rock Stadium and Marlins Park on the back of the coin in 3D is a nice, personal touch for the coins.
Patch/Type/PVC (No Backing)
PVC patches like this Raid patch are perfect for anyone who expects their patches to get down and dirty in the great outdoors. The flexible material is water-resistant and easy to wash.
Patch/Type/PVC (w/ Hook & Loop)
PVC patches like this Raid patch are perfect for anyone who expects their patches to get down and dirty in the great outdoors. The flexible material is water-resistant and easy to wash.
Making the Design Your Own
Working with us means that you are sure to get something completely unique. We do not use any stock designs or artwork for our coins. Once you send us your ideas and inspirations, our art team sets to work crafting an original design that is sure to capture the personality and heritage of your team.
Some popular choices for police challenge coins are options like 3D artwork to add depth and high polish plating to give the coins a noticeable shine. There are also options for custom edging and colors, and for creating unique shapes. The potential for design is limitless! Even the coins that share multiple design elements and construction options end up having their own unique personality. As an example, take a look at these coins we made for the Boston Police Department and the NYPD.
Both designs incorporate the police badge of their respective departments, high polish gold plating, 3D design and even green colorfill. On paper, they sound similar but each one tells a completely different story.
This Boston Police Department coin is a classic medallion style challenge coin with a beautiful 3D rendering of the famous Paul Revere statue residing in the city. The custom spur edging really adds a unique touch to the design and frames the coin perfectly.
The NYPD Computer Crime Squad coin is custom shaped to look like the department’s detective badge. The 3D artwork for the circuitry on the back of this coin creates an authenticity you can see and also feel as you run your fingers over the gold lines of resistors, transistors and capacitors. Holding a coin like this really puts perspective to what is possible in design.
While both of these coins share multiple design options and inspirations, they are distinctive and full of character. We don’t pick favorites, so we will let you decide which one uses them better. We can say that working on projects like the NYPD Computer Crimes Squad coin is always an exciting and challenging experience. The intricacy of the circuitry, the custom edging, colorfills and plating were carefully created piece by piece until the artwork was just right. If you want to make a coin like these or want to see more about our custom design options, give us a call! We are happy to help!
More Popular Law Enforcement Coins
As the largest police department in the country, the NYPD has all sorts of different specialized units that can benefit from challenge coins. If you want to see more examples or learn more about these types of coins, follow one of the links below!
Get Your Free Challenge Coin Artwork Today
At Signature Coins, we’ve been lucky enough to provide law enforcement agencies with their own custom challenge coins for over 15 years. In that span of time, we’ve gotten to know a lot about the lives, challenges and rewards of our nation’s amazing first responders. It’s with a great respect and appreciation to our men and women in blue that we offer top-tier customer service, high-quality final products and a 100% quality guarantee.
If the men and women in your unit don’t have New York Police Department Challenge Coins of their own, contact us today so we can get to work immediately and get your custom coins delivered in 14 days or fewer. Once you send in your ideas, our art team will have a free proof ready within 24 to 48 hours for you to review.
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