Custom Challenge Coins
for Military, Police and
Firefighter Units

If a design, logo or theme is available, our coin designer creates a corresponding draft digitally on the screen. After the graphics have been approved, they are transferred into a digital 3D model, which is then used to produce the minting die. When machining the mould, precision is essential so that the very fine lettering, lines or graphics can later be transferred to the coin as accurately as possible. Cutter tools process the dies down to the tenth of a millimetre. Since they wear out relatively soon, several of them are made at the same time so that the coin production can go through in high quality.

If a design, logo or theme is available, our coin designer creates a corresponding draft digitally on the screen. After the graphics have been approved, they are transferred into a digital 3D model, which is then used to produce the minting die. When machining the mould, precision is essential so that the very fine lettering, lines or graphics can later be transferred to the coin as accurately as possible. Cutter tools process the dies down to the tenth of a millimetre. Since they wear out relatively soon, several of them are made at the same time so that the coin production can go through in high quality.

For both cases, the single sided and double sided coin, a die for top and bottom is needed. Accuracy has priority over speed in this processing step. Therefore, the blanks are added to the minting machine by hand and checked individually. Precious metal blanks that do not meet the high standards are sorted out and melted down again. With a pressure of about 100 tons, the motifs are mechanically embossed to the gold and silver rounds. Each minted coin is then carefully checked to ensure that only flawless products are sent to customers. In addition, dies might have to be replaced at regular intervals in order to achieve a consistently high quality.

The finished minted coins can then be further processed. For example, the edge can remain smooth, be hallmarked or have a vertical or angled edge. The edges are also made by hand or by machine. In addition, special laser engravings are also added during the finishing process, such as consecutive serial numbers, through which the coins can be further individualised. After the entire minting process has been completed, the finished precious metal coins are packaged. To protect the surface, gold and silver coins are always packed in high-quality coin capsules. In addition, these can still be placed in elegant cases or floating frames in which the individual coin is decoratively displayed.