Award Coins That Represent Real Achievement
The best employee award coins do not just mark a moment. They represent the effort it took to get there. From high polish finishes to detailed 3D designs, every element of your coin can reinforce the prestige of the award. Add custom engraving, sequential numbering, or dual-sided artwork to highlight both the accomplishment and the organization behind it.
Whether you are recognizing individual performance or team success, custom award coins elevate the moment and make it unforgettable.
How to Make Award Challenge Coins
Organizations that recognize performance and achievement use award challenge coins in a variety of ways. They’re presented at award ceremonies, team competitions, sales milestones, and leadership events to celebrate success and highlight top performers.
Creating custom award challenge coins starts with defining what the award represents. Are you recognizing sales performance, team excellence, or a major milestone? Consider incorporating your company logo, the name of the award, and any key achievements or dates. A strong design should feel meaningful and clearly reflect the accomplishment being honored.
Send us your ideas by filling out a free quote form, and we’ll handle the rest. It also helps to explore the different customization options available for award coins before getting started. Take a look below to discover ways to elevate your custom award challenge coins and create something recipients will be proud to earn and keep.
Award Challenge Coin Design Options
When it comes to creating custom award challenge coins, one of the first things to consider is the type of metal plating you need. The finish you choose can help communicate the level of achievement and prestige tied to the award. Depending on your program, you may even want to order the same design in multiple plating options.
For example, many organizations choose gold, silver, and copper plating to represent different tiers of performance. Gold can highlight top performers or highest honors, while silver and copper recognize additional levels of achievement. Not every award program requires tiers, but this approach creates a clear and impactful recognition system.
Award coins often include company logos, award titles, and event details, so the next important design element to consider is color. We use Pantone colors for all of our corporate challenge coin designs, making it easy to match your brand and maintain consistency across your awards.
Make sure to send us the Pantone colors your organization uses, and we’ll apply those exact colors to your coins for a clean, professional look.
Another key factor in award coin design is size and shape. The standard size for challenge coins is about 1.75”, but many award coins are made larger, typically between 2” and 3”, to create a more substantial and premium feel. If you want to make your awards stand out even more, custom shapes or functional designs are a great option.
Functional coins, like bottle opener coins, add a unique and practical element to your award. These designs not only look impressive but also give recipients something they can use and keep on display. For proper functionality, bottle opener coins should be at least 2.5” in size.
Pricing and Shipping Large Orders of Award Challenge Coins
The cost of custom award challenge coins depends on the size of your design and the total quantity ordered. For a detailed breakdown of unit pricing, you can visit our challenge coin pricing page. The best way to get accurate pricing for your specific project is to fill out a free quote form.
We’ll provide you with a free quote along with a digital proof of your artwork. Every order includes free overnight shipping, and our standard turnaround time is 14 days or less. If you need your coins shipped to multiple locations, we can coordinate that for you. Keep in mind that additional shipping charges may apply for split shipments.
Many of the organizations we work with distribute award coins across multiple offices, departments, or event locations. Some choose to have all coins shipped to a single location and handle distribution internally, while others provide us with a list of destinations and quantities for each. We’re happy to manage the logistics either way to make the process as smooth as possible.
Most award coins we produce are between 1.75” and 2”, striking a balance between detail and a premium feel.
Color is another important consideration when designing your coins. We use Pantone colors for all custom challenge coin designs to ensure accurate brand matching. If your organization has specific brand guidelines or color codes, include them when submitting your quote, and our design team will incorporate them into your coins.
If you have any questions about pricing or shipping large orders of award challenge coins, feel free to give us a call or email us at info@signaturecoins.com.
Recognize Achievement with Custom Award Challenge Coins
Our Signature Coins team has been creating high-quality custom challenge coins since 2000. Award challenge coins are a powerful way to recognize achievement, celebrate performance, and reinforce a culture of excellence across your organization.
A custom-designed award coin gives your team something tangible to represent their success. Whether you’re honoring top performers, milestone achievements, or competition winners, these coins create lasting recognition that people are proud to earn and keep.
What kind of award coin are you looking to create? Share your ideas with us, and we’ll help bring your vision to life with a design that truly reflects the achievement.
