South Carolina Challenge Coins
Continuing the United States Challenge Coin Tradition
South Carolina, as one of the original 13 colonies forming America, holds a special regard for history and tradition. The name, Carolina, comes from King Charles I of England when he gave the land to Sir Robert Heath. Originally, the territory was named Carolus, a name derived from the Latin version of Charles. King Charles II later changed the name to Carolina in 1663.
In the state seal, state flag, and even the state nickname (the Palmetto State), an image of a palmetto tree is always present. Not only are these specific trees found throughout the state, but they also played a major role in state history. On Sullivan's Island, Fort Moultrie was constructed using palmetto logs that ended up absorbing the impact of devastating English cannon fire during the Revolutionary War. The defensive efforts of Fort Moultrie are historic and played a huge role in the colonial war effort.
Other important symbols of South Carolina include the state sword used to represent the Senate, and the Mace of the House of Representatives. The original sword used in the Carolina Senate is believed to have been stolen in the 1940s, however, a replacement was gifted by Lord Halifax in 1951 and is still in use today. The Mace of the House of Representatives is the oldest legislative mace in use within the United States. Traditionally, a mace is an emblem of authority within a House of Representatives.
South Carolina challenge coins continue the traditional heritage of symbolism within the state by including custom artwork of these incredible state symbols and bearing the motto of South Carolina: “Dum Spiro Spero" meaning While I Breathe I Hope. Values such as love, loyalty, and faith are personified by each South Carolina challenge coin. They are carried with a powerful sense of unity within the state and displayed with honor.
Signature Coins creates unique and compelling designs for United States challenge coins and delivers them as pieces of state or organization history. They represent the amazing histories of police departments, fire department, military bases, sports teams, schools, and businesses all over the Nation.
South Carolina Military Challenge Coins
Military challenge coins have been in use throughout the United States since as early as World War I. Commanding officers and team leaders commission challenge coins that represent the values and successes of individual squads, units, or companies. This is accomplished through compelling artwork and the inclusion of team mottos and emblems. The coins are awarded to soldiers whose performance in training and in battle deserves recognition.
Military challenge coins personify values like integrity, bravery, and honor. They bring teams together by uniting members under one symbol and aiming everyone towards a common goal. Soldiers carry their challenge coins at all times as a reminder of their promise to defend our Nation and to protect the service men and women on their team.
In South Carolina, several military bases use custom South Carolina challenge coins to motivate and show appreciation for individual units including:
- Air Facility Charleston Air Force
- Joint Base Charleston Air Force
- Shaw Air Force Base Air Force
- McEntire Joint National Guard Base Air Force
- Fort Jackson Army
- Air Facility Charleston Coast Guard
- AIRSTA Charleston Coast Guard
- MCAS Beaufort Marines
- MCRD Parris Island Marines
- Naval Weapons Station Charleston Navy
- USNH Beaufort Navy
Our team of designers can incorporate imagery in reference to these bases, emblems of individual teams working there, or call back to the heritage of South Carolina. We want to make sure our coins capture the spirit of each team and offer a competitive list of customizable options on top of free artwork for coin design. Check out our pricing page and see what we have to offer, or follow one of the links below and get started on your order now! After filling out an order form, our designers will have your first free proof of artwork ready within 24 to 48 hours.
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Challenge Coin Examples
South Carolina Law Enforcement Challenge Coins
Law Enforcement challenge coins owe their origins to the military challenge coin that have become so popular among all branches of the United States Armed Forces. Police departments, sheriff’s offices, and other law enforcement organization all over the Nation use United States challenge coins to honor their installations and teams of officers.
South Carolina challenge coins honor the individual histories of departments all over the state. Officers put their lives on the line on a daily basis as they work to protect and serve. Department heads hand coins out to officers as a reminder of their oath to protect the people of South Carolina and inspire them to put forth every effort in service.
A few local departments that use South Carolina challenge coins to honor their sworn officers include:
- Columbia Police Department
- Coastal Carolina Department of Public Safety
- Myrtle Beach Police Department
- Charleston County Sheriff’s Office
- Town Of Lexington Police Department
- South Carolina State Highway Patrol
- Fort Mills Police Department
- Georgetown Police Department
- Sumter County Sheriff’s Office
South Carolina challenge coins represent the fearless spirit and unyielding dedication of officers working tirelessly to protect the state. Support your team and get started on your set today!
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South Carolina Fire Department Challenge Coins
Firefighters and first responders put their own lives on hold so as to be prepared to jump into any situation and saves lives. They are on-call 24 hours a day and are usually the first on the scene after severe accidents or natural disasters. Their efforts are felt most by the people whose lives they have saved, but everything they do is for the protection of all citizens in South Carolina.
Firefighter challenge coins are designed for individual stations as a means of team bonding and to celebrate important achievements from crew members. Station leaders use challenge coins to welcome new fireman, to commemorate promotions and retirements, and to symbolize the mission and values of the department.
Firefighters and first responders use custom South Carolina challenge coins to honor their teammates for their courage, integrity, and leadership. Get started with a set of custom firefighter challenge coins for stations like:
- Columbia Fire Department
- Georgetown Fire Department
- Midway Fire Rescue
- Horry County Fire Rescue
- Lake City Fire Department
- Conway Fire Department
- South Carolina Fire Academy
- Lexington County Fire Department
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South Carolina Corporate Challenge Coins
Corporate Coins are used to reward the dedicated service of business workers and to align teams toward common goals by representing company values and mission statements. Staff members are like the foot soldiers of a business, laying the groundwork for success. Without their help, a corporation would not be able to succeed. Just a few of the major corporations that could use South Carolina challenge coins include:
- Palmetto Health
- Sonoco
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Of South Carolina
- BMW United States Manufacturing
- AMECO
- Denny’s
Signature Coins has made custom corporate coins for companies like Facebook, NASCAR, Coca-Cola, and Amazon. We have all the tools you need to make a vision for design come to life. Just give us some details on what kind of artwork you are looking for and we will get started!
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Local Challenge Coins in South Carolina
Signature Coins has a simple 3 step system for ordering challenge coins. Ensuring that our clients have complete control in coin design while maintaining an easy ordering process is a top priority. Just follow the steps below to get started!
- First, fill out an order form. You will receive a free proof of artwork within 24 to 48 hours!
- Second, let us know what you think! We are happy to make any adjustments or additions that you would like!
- Third, finalize your order! We include free quotes and free artwork on every order as well as free shipping! Your coins will be on their way as soon as production has finished.
To ensure our clients have every opportunity to get coin design just right, we offer free unlimited revisions! If you have any questions or concerns, please call us and one of our friendly specialists would be happy to speak with you! Thank you for choosing Signature Coin! We are excited to get started on your order!