Coast Guard Seaman Challenge Coins
Because Everyone has to Start Somewhere
Getting started in a career in the U.S. Coast Guard can sometimes be a daunting prospect. When cadets graduate from the Coast Guard Academy ready to start their careers, the reality of having to start from the bottom and continue working their way to the top can be sobering. Achieving the rank of Seaman is the kind of promotion that showcases how a far a sailor has come in their career, and also how much farther they still can reach.
Situated above the rank of Seaman Apprentice but under the rank of Petty Officer Third Class, Coast Guard Seaman aren’t in the lowest position on the totem pole, but they’re still a ways away from the light at the end of the tunnel. The hard work it takes to get up to that level is often celebrated with the presentation of Coast Guard challenge coins.
At Signature Coins, we recognize the accomplishment of the men and women in uniform serving their country. Each step along the journey of their progression should be marked with the highest quality military challenge coins available. When they’re presented with custom challenge coins designed specifically for the unique occasion, sailors feel a profound sense of pride and accomplishment. Don’t let a promotion pass without the special recognition of Seaman challenge coins again.
U.S. Coast Guard Rank Seaman Duties
With 46,000 enlisted men and women, the U.S. Coast Guard is the smallest branch of the military. Much like the Navy, sailors in the Coast Guard receive a specific focus that comes with its own particular set of duties and job training. The rank of seaman is achieved in each of the following specialties:
- Seaman — The title for general-duty deck and administrative sailors.
- Fireman — The title assigned to sailors working in the engineering and hull departments.
- Hospitalman — Also known as Hospital Corpsman, this title is for sailors specializing in the medical and hospital departments.
- Constructionman — The title assigned to sailors specializing in the naval construction battalion, or Seabees.
- Airman — the title assigned to sailors specializing in aviation.
While the specific duties of the sailors in these specialties will vary, the general duties of sailors who have achieved this rank are fairly consistent. Typically, a Seaman's service will include conducting ship and equipment rounds on deck, maintenance and repairs, stores administration, lookout, helm (steering), damage control, emergency, security and ceremonial duties. In addition to performing these tasks, a Seaman is responsible for continuing their training in their given specialty.
Due to the size of the Coast Guard, sailors are expected to be prepared for any and every mission by learning as much as they can about the ship and station. With so many different specialties and responsibilities, the design options for Seaman challenge coins are endless.
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Achieve Your Rank With Honors
We here at Signature Coins know how much hard work and dedication goes into earning the rank of Coast Guard Seaman. We also understand the positive effects of receiving incremental recognition for accomplishments. That’s why we go out of our way to provide unparalleled customer service and top-notch Seaman challenge coins.
In addition to high-quality products delivered without hassle, Signature Coins also offers the following freebies:
Free Artwork & Design: Our artists help you create the artwork and design your custom coin.
No Cost Unlimited Revisions: Revise the coin until you’re happy with it.
Free Mold & Setup: Unlike other coin creation companies, we do not charge for your custom coin mold or setup. Some clients elect to keep their mold after production.
UPS Priority Air Shipping: We will deliver your custom challenge coins to you no matter where you are stationed around the country.
100% Quality Guarantee: We guarantee our quality and customer service, and are backed by an A+ Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating.
Contact us today to receive your first free art proof and quote within 24 - 48 hours.
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Our trained specialists are here to help you every step of the way in the design process for your custom Seaman challenge coins. With so much experience, they’ve seen it all and are always ready with a helpful suggestion to get the most out of your coin design. But the help doesn’t stop there. After designing your coins, you also have a lot of options for how best to display them.
Consider these options when ordering your custom challenge coins:
PVC Pouch — Transparent for easy viewing and acid-free for safe, long-term storage, the classic PVC pouch is offered for FREE with every order.
Coin Capsule — Hard, crystal clear and smooth to the touch, the cover and base of the coin capsule snap together firmly to form a perfect seal of protection for your challenge coin.
Plastic Stand — An elegant high-quality display stand for military challenge coins, corporate coins or antique coins, the plastic stand is the go-to method for setting your coin on display on a desk or in a display case.
Acrylic Case — With a velvet lined interior and hard plastic display cover to keep your coin protected, the acrylic case combines display functionality with refined elegance.
Velvet Pouch — For a more personal touch, these black velvet drawstring pouches are easy to use but elegant at the same time.
Velvet Case — A black velvet finish covers the outside of the case while inside is a recessed 1 9/16'' circle cutout that will perfectly fit and protect standard challenge coins.
Each display option presents unique benefits for showing off your custom challenge coin, and there’s no wrong choice. Whichever option you choose to go with, your sailors will be proud of the challenge coin and presentation option given to them.
Partnering with Signature Coins
At Signature Coins, we have no hidden fees. The price we quote at the beginning of the process is the price you pay for your challenge coins. This includes our free artwork, designs, setup, mold, shipping and a quality guarantee. Start the speedy three-step challenge coins process now by either clicking the call now or free quote button below!