The fact that government employees are the primary recipients of challenge coins shouldn’t surprise anyone. The law enforcement officers who earn police challenge coins are all government employees. As are the soldiers who earn military challenge coins. But the truth is that those aren’t where the story of
government coins
ends. Even people at the highest reaches of government benefit from challenge coins. If you’re looking to reward your staff for a job well done, or celebrate a successful election campaign, we’ve more than got you covered.
Over the years, we’ve been fortunate enough to partner with a number of different agencies within the DOJ. The FBI challenge coins we’ve helped create are among some of our all-time favorites. Creating custom coins honoring the brave men and women who serve their country and their community is something we take very seriously. That’s why all of our challenge coins are made with the highest quality materials and in an industry-leading turnaround time.
This coin, created by the FBI, makes use of our upgraded oblique line edge option, and high polish silver plating. The red, white and blue colorfill really pop off the silver coin, and the addition of sequential number engraving helps each coin to be one-of-a-kind.
Government Coin
Black Metal Molon Labe Coins
As you can see here, combining black metal with white enamel creates a striking effect. The contrast between the two colors helps the finer details in the artwork stand out in beautiful detail.
Government Coin
Black Metal Molon Labe Coins
As you can see here, combining black metal with white enamel creates a striking effect. The contrast between the two colors helps the finer details in the artwork stand out in beautiful detail.
Government Coin
Port of Stockton Bar Pilots Front
This coin for the Port of Stockton Bar Pilots shows that words aren't the only things that can be added to a custom edge. The fern fronds make a truly unique touch for this design.
Government Coin
Port of Stockton Bar Pilots Back
This coin for the Port of Stockton Bar Pilots shows that words aren't the only things that can be added to a custom edge. The fern fronds make a truly unique touch for this design.
Government Coin
President Newport News ship building front
The four small cut outs in this coin for the Newport News ship builders might seem inconsequential, but the way that they fundamentally change the look of the coin can't be ignored.
Government Coin
Newport Shipbuilding
The four small cut outs in this coin for the Newport News ship builders might seem inconsequential, but the way that they fundamentally change the look of the coin can't be ignored.
Government Coin
City of Monroe - 25th Anniversary - Back
Antique gold plating and a deep hunter green enamel are a great combination. They create a coin with very earthy tones.
Government Coin
City of Monroe 25th Anniversary Coin
Antique gold plating and a deep hunter green enamel are a great combination. They create a coin with very earthy tones.
Government Coin
NASA Coin
This NASA coin makes use of raised text plated in high polish silver set against the dark NASA brand colors to create its design. The rope edge is a great way to add texture to an otherwise flat coin.
The U.S. Department of Defense oversees the entire military structure in the country. Meaning that all of the military challenge coins we create can be considered DOD challenge coins. But at the end of the day, the Department is made up of more than just the soldiers on the front lines, or the commanders training those soldiers. For the men and women who keep the DOD running smoothly, there are different challenge coin options. But there’s also more to government challenge coins than just DOD coins.
When looking at government coins, one easy place to start is at the top. Each sitting president since Clinton has had presidential challenge coins created. These coins are often distributed through a covert handshake, and within the government, receiving one is a high mark of honor. Part of the fun of these coins is that they aren’t reserved exclusively for government employees. Civilians being honored at the White House have also received coins from the commander in chief.
If you aren’t in a position to shake hands with the president, maybe a NASA challenge coin is more your speed. These coins are typically given to NASA scientists and employees working on some of the most advanced systems and experiments known to man. These coins aren’t as accessible to the public as other government coins might be, but they serve as constant reminders of what’s possible with hard work and dedication.
In the end, there are far more opportunities for government challenge coins than we’ve laid out here. And part of the fun of working with so many different government agencies and individual customers is that we’ve grown to see the variety of different challenge coin designs. Just because all of the coins can be categorized under one umbrella doesn’t mean that all of the coins should be seen as the same.
A government coin is every bit as likely to make use of an upgraded edge option like an oblique edge as any coin created by any of our other customers, or to choose a cut to shape design over a round one. Some of the common design elements we see spread across government agencies is the inclusion of agency seals as a focal point of one coin face.
The American flag also features prominently in most designs, but that’s the case for a number of challenge coins no matter who the customer is or what field they work in. To make these coins well and accurately the first time, our art department keeps the official seals and emblems for all government agencies on file for easy access.
Federal Law Enforcement Challenge Coins
All federal law enforcement agencies are organized under the Department of Justice. Orders placed by the DOJ and the agencies organized within it tend to be backed by a stronger budget than those placed by small, local law enforcement offices, but the only real differences we see between these different law enforcement customers is the size of the order. A small local office is more likely to place orders for fewer coins than the DEA.
Ordering higher quantities of coins means these customers get to take advantage of the unit price breaks in our coin pricing. A minimum order of coins is for 50, and from there, we offer price breaks at orders for 100, 300, 500 and 1,000 coins. While those are numbers that don’t really benefit a small team of 60 officers, it’s perfectly suitable for certain Secret Service field offices and coins being distributed to offices of ATF agents.
When you partner with Signature Coins to bring your challenge coin design to life, you benefit from our years of experience and expertise in the industry. Our artists are great at creating challenge coins based on little more than instructions written on the back of a cocktail napkin. However, you still know your team better than we ever could. Our art and production team can only take you so far; the crux of your challenge coin design still has to come from you.
Over the years, we’ve been fortunate enough to partner with a number of different agencies within the DOJ. The FBI challenge coins we’ve helped create are among some of our all-time favorites. Creating custom coins honoring the brave men and women who serve their country and their community is something we take very seriously. That’s why all of our challenge coins are made with the highest quality materials and in an industry-leading turnaround time. Give us a call today to put our skills to work for you.
Ordering Government Challenge Coins From the Top Challenge Coin Company
Since the year 2000, Signature Coins has created custom coins for all kinds of government agencies. We’ve created coins for all occasions and seen just about every design you can imagine. And our efforts don’t stop at U.S. agencies. Allied governments around the world have all partnered with us in the creation of their custom challenge coins. If you’re ready to show your appreciation to the agents, staff members and constituents who help keep your government running and honest, contact us with your designs today.
Customers who submit a quote request are sure to receive their first free artwork proof in under 48 hours, and after that, every revision is completely free. You don’t pay for a thing until you’re certain the coin you’re looking at is the one you want created and delivered.
The men and women on your team work tirelessly to accomplish goals others aren’t capable of. Reward their hard work with exceptional quality and the best coins on the market.