The best choice depends on your design, budget, and the look you’re trying to achieve. If you’re not sure which style is right for you, don’t worry—we’ll recommend the best option based on your artwork and goals.
Soft Enamel Challenge Coins
Our most popular option.
Soft enamel coins feature raised metal lines with recessed enamel colors, creating a textured finish you can both see and feel. They’re an excellent choice for most organizations because they offer a great balance of quality, durability, and value.
Best for: Most custom challenge coins.
Hard Enamel Challenge Coins
A smooth, premium finish.
Hard enamel coins are polished until the metal and enamel are perfectly level, creating a smooth, jewelry-like surface. They’re ideal when you want a refined, high-end appearance.
Best for: Premium awards, commemorative coins, and executive gifts.
Printed Challenge Coins
Perfect for highly detailed artwork.
If your design includes gradients, shadows, photographs, or intricate details that can’t be recreated with enamel, a printed coin is often the best solution. An optional epoxy coating can be added for extra protection and durability.
Best for: Complex artwork, fine details, and full-color designs.
Antique Die-Struck Challenge Coins
Classic metal with timeless character.
These coins rely entirely on the beauty of the metal itself, without enamel colors. An antique finish highlights the raised and recessed details, creating a traditional, distinguished appearance.
Best for: Military, law enforcement, historical organizations, and classic commemorative designs.
Polished Die-Struck Challenge Coins
Bright, elegant, and color-free.
Like antique die-struck coins, these feature no enamel colors. Instead, polished metal creates a clean, reflective finish that showcases the engraved details.
Best for: Recognition awards and elegant corporate or commemorative pieces.
Standard Production Time
Most challenge coins are completed in approximately 2–3 weeks from proof approval. If you have a specific deadline, let us know—we’ll do everything we can to meet it.