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Christian Challenge Coins

From sacrament keepsakes to chaplain coins handed out on active duty, Christian challenge coins capture the moments and values that define a believer’s walk. We work with churches, ministries, religious education programs, and military chaplains across every denomination — designing custom artwork around scripture, parables, and the symbols that matter most to your congregation. Free artwork, unlimited revisions, and a 100% quality guarantee on every order.

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Christian Challenge Coins

Christian challenge coins are a physical expression of belief. They are a profession of faith and of love. Living a Christian life takes self-discipline and respect for all life. Christians strive to lead a life of righteousness by personifying the values of Jesus Christ through charitable acts, prayer, and commitment to His teachings.

Christian groups, churches, and programs commission religious challenge coins to bolster a feeling of acceptance and affiliation within the congregation of believers. Christian challenge coins help raise awareness for social issues, point to religious resources, and act as a reminder of faith to be kept through daily life. Carrying a Christian challenge coin is carrying a piece of church culture and history. They act as a source for reassurance and as a declaration of loyalty.

For more than two decades, Signature Coins has been handcrafting custom coins for organizations all over the world. Our team works closely with every branch of the United States Military, with local law and fire departments, and with large businesses like Amazon and Microsoft. We provide high-quality custom challenge coins that embody the spirit of any group.

Our goal is to ensure our clients have the tools and materials necessary to make their vision for custom design come to life! Get started with your free artwork by filling out an order form. Our design staff will have a proof ready within 24 to 48 hours!

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Honoring Sacred Places

Christians follow the teaching of Jesus Christ, the son of God. The Bible captures His life and his teachings through scripture, showing how Jesus touched the lives of thousands of people. Today, He still inspires faith and changes the lives of millions of people through love, charity, and faith.

Christian challenge coins are designed to represent the teachings of Jesus Christ and the beliefs of Christians. The inspiration for custom artwork comes from a variety of sources. Religious coins reinforce the lessons and teachings of the faith, and artwork that pertains to specific parables or scriptures adds to the meaningful weight of each Christian challenge coin. Artwork often incorporates details from important places like:

  • Nazareth: The land where Jesus was raised
  • Bethlehem: Where Jesus Christ was born
  • Jordan River: The place of Jesus’s baptism
  • Calvary: The hill where Jesus was crucified
  • Vatican City: Home of the pope, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica

Christians go to these places to learn more about themselves and their faith. Each one personifies a significant meaning historically and spiritually. However, Christ’s church is found in the people who practice his teachings, not just physical places. He is found through spirituality. Christian challenge coins honor these religious sites and bolster faith through understanding and love.

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The Denominations of Christianity: Custom Religious Challenge Coins For Each Branch

The schism of 1054 separated Christianity between the Eastern and Western churches. The Roman Catholics in the west and the Orthodox church in the east disagreed on interpretations and practices throughout the religion and broke apart. While the separation has become much less strained since then, the two churches have never come back together.

The Protestant movement started by Martin Luther’s 95 theses in the 16th century was the second great change in Christianity. The formation of many denominations within Christianity was sparked, and changes in the practices of the Catholic Church were instigated by the counter-reformation.

Today, there are hundreds of denominations within Christianity. Each has an assortment of differing interpretations and practices, however, some aspects remain consistent across all branches. Christians believe in God. They believe in His son Jesus Christ. They acknowledge Mary the mother of Jesus Christ and practice baptism, communion, and prayer.

Christian challenge coins are used in every denomination to lend credence to a person’s faith. They instill meaning behind the lessons of the church, and each is carried as a sign of acceptance and practice of belief. Custom artwork is designed for denominations like:

  • Roman Catholic Church
  • Eastern Orthodox Church
  • Protestantism
  • Anglicanism
  • Mormonism (Latter-day Saints)
  • Jehovah’s Witnesses
  • Methodism
  • Baptist

Custom artwork for Christian challenge coins includes religious symbolism of the Holy Spirit and references to passages and verses from the Bible. They act as marks of faith and confidence in belief. Get started with your set of custom Christian challenge coins today!

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When To Use Christian Challenge Coins

Christian challenge coins are perfect for capturing the lessons and values of the church. Artwork that incorporates inspirational words or comforting passages from the Bible adds to the emotional weight of the coins. Members of the congregation carry them as a source for strengthening and sharing their faith. Custom Christian challenge coins are also used to celebrate the first sacraments of:

  • Baptism
  • Reconciliation
  • Communion
  • Confirmation
  • Matrimony
  • Holy Orders

Each coin becomes a symbol of growth within the church. They are collected as the sacraments are received and displayed with pride. Other uses for Christian challenge coins include:

  • Children’s Liturgy
  • Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
  • Religious Education Programs
  • Religious Retreat Programs

Within the United States Armed Forces, military chaplains use challenge coins after services, giving them to soldiers on active duty. Soldiers find themselves in some of the most dangerous and difficult situations imaginable. Christian challenge coins are carried during active duty, during leave, and after a career in service has ended. Soldiers use them as a source of courage and comfort. Custom military chaplain challenge coins are designed for:

  • Army Chaplain
  • Navy Chaplains
  • Air Force Chaplains
  • Marine Corps Chaplains
  • Coast Guard Chaplains
  • National Guard Chaplains
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High-Quality Religious Challenge Coins

Signature Coins is committed to becoming the industry-leading source for custom challenge coins. Our team works closely with every one of our clients to produce original and compelling artwork. We’ve earned a reputation for quality assurance and trust through our customer-centered approach to business and our simple 3-step ordering system. To get started:

  • First, fill out an order form. Our team will have a free proof of art ready within 24 to 48 hours.
  • Second, let us know of any changes you would like to make in coin construction or design.
  • Third, finalize your order!

Each of our clients receives:

  • Free artwork
  • Free quotes
  • Free unlimited revision
  • Free UPS Air shipping
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

Delivery usually takes 14 business days. That includes both shipping and production. Our team will provide tracking numbers and updates throughout the production cycle to keep you in the loop the whole way! Thank you for choosing Signature Coins! We are excited to get started.

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Custom Challenge Coin Pricing

Color on Both Sides

(Up to 7 Colors per Side)
Size 50
1.5" $6.03

Color on One Side

(Up to 7 Colors)
Size 50
1.5" $6.03

No Color

(Metal Only)
Size 50
1.5" $6.03

Mold Setup Fees

Molds are FREE on all orders over 300 pieces
(on coins up to 2.5")
Size 50
1.5" $6.03

Custom Challenge Coin Edge Options

Standard Flat Edge
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Rope Edge
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Spur Edge
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Flat Weave Bevel Edge
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Oblique Edge
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Cross Cut Edge
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Custom Challenge Coin Plating Options

Antique Gold
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Antique Silver
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Antique Copper
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High-Polish Gold
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High-Polish Silver
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Dual-Plating
Price: per side per coin
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Additional Challenge Coin Options

Spinner Challenge Coins
Interactive coins where part of the coin is designed to spin or rotate freely.
Pricing depends on size and complexity
Challenge Coin Cut Outs
Not only can the outer shape of the coin be customized, but the interior areas can be “cut out” as well
Price: per cut out
3D Challenge Coins
3D coins have an unlimited number of sculpted levels. We can round edges and create smooth gradations.
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Sequential Numbering
The perfect option for anyone looking for trackable coins or just a fun way to make every coin a little more special.
Price: per coin
Glow in the Dark
Choosing from our selection of glow enamels ensures your design will continue to shine even when the lights go out.
Price: per coin
Edge Engraving
Not only can you design the front and back of your coins, but the true edge can be engraved with messages as well.
Price: per coin
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Common Challenge Coin Questions

A challenge coin is usually a metal coin or medallion, bearing an organization's insignia, emblem or logo and carried by the organization's members. Traditionally, challenge coins were used by the military and displayed by service men and women to prove exclusive membership when challenged, and to enhance the military units' morale.

Historically, challenge coins were awarded by military unit commanders in recognition of special achievement made by a member of the unit. They are also known to be exchanged and traded during recognition visits to different international organizations, bases and service tours. These coins have been heavily collected by active and retired service members and law enforcement personnel for years.

Modern challenge coins are made in a variety of sizes and often include popular culture references such as superheroes as well as known characters in a parody. Many companies today are using them to build morale in teams, link people with similar interests and even to promote their brand. Challenge coin designs today are pushing the boundary of what a challenge coin could mean or be used for. One thing is for sure, personalized coins further strengthen the sense of bond within people that both give and receive them.

Challenge coins are often used as a physical token or symbol to represent membership to an organization, unit, or team.

Challenge coins also serve as a lasting personal award for anyone that has received one. Since they are custom and long lasting, challenge coins serve well to commemorate the time and experience put in to overcome overwhelming obstacles or the extraordinary effort and sacrifice needed to reach a given achievement. These keepsake coins become a life long reminder of the achievements made.

Our bravest first responder services also have a history of using challenge coins. Whether for fire departments, emergency medical technicians or law enforcement officers, challenge coins have been used to award bravery, acts of heroism and department camaraderie.

Many companies today have been started by veterans, or are veteran owned and are beginning to use the challenge coin tradition to help represent accomplishments in their businesses. This modern approach to awarding challenge coins has garnered some criticism from the traditionalists. Signature Coins has been making challenge coins for 20 plus years, and we see more and more companies joining in on awarding custom challenge coins to customers, staff, and volunteers. They are using them to build morale in teams, link people with similar interests and even to promote their brand or charities.

Generally speaking you give someone a challenge coin when you want to honor them for a good deed or for their hard work.

Challenge coins still play a major role in the military today, much like a "Thank you Plus" or "Great Job Plus". In the armed forces not every action rates an honorable medal or certificate, for those moments when someone is deserving of more than a thank you, awarding them with a challenge coin fills the gap.

As a very simple miltary example. You're out on a 3 day field op. One of your guys or gals busts their butt during a particularly stressful couple hours of it. Shows great attitude, effort, and was overal top notch. If you tried to write it up, it wouldn't "quite" be "award worthy" but definitely deserved "recognition."

Now even if you're not a veteran or a member of the armed forces, you can still recognize and award someone with custom challenge coins.

You can use challenge coins to reward employees after the completion of a special project or if huge accomplishments have been made company wide. The coin design can be representative of the achievement, the employee or the company goals. Studies show when employees are recognized for a job well done, they feel more satisfied with their job performance, are more likely to reach for higher goals, and are more loyal to their organizations.

Finding the right time and place to give someone a challenge coin can be, well, a bit challenging.

  • Military tradition has a few ways of approaching this honor. One being "The Secret Handshake" where commanding officers, department officials or the president himself would shake a soldiers hand and "slip" them the coin via the handshake. Transferring the coin shouldn't be dramatic or obvious, like a quiet wink and a nod, this honor is more personal to the people giving and receieving the award and less ceremonial. Although a bit more obvious, another military tradition is to hand them out in front of a formation or during a meeting, but it's more commonly done one on one.

  • As more civilians and businesses use challenge coins, they have taken a more ceremonious and inclusive approach to awarding them. When looking to give a challenge coin to an employee or team member most businesses will do it during a team meeting. Some businesses have even integrated their employee award recognition into their annual and quarterly ceremonies. Awarding their employees in front of others can be a great way to show the rest of the team that you too can be "recognized" if the effort is there.

  • Modern marketers are also finding that custom challenge coins make for great business cards, so many high end service providers, such as lawyers, accountants and commercial developers are now giving their custom coins out as a means of promoting themselves or their business offerings.

Challenge coins typically cost $3.00 -$5.00 per coin for a full production run of 100 coins generally speaking.

More specifically though, it depends. Challenge coin pricing is dependent on a variety of factors including size, quantity, and coloration. Your organization's insignia or logo, as well as the brand standards surrounding it, will often dictate coloration. The level of complexity, industry standards, and personal preference will dictate the size of the coin.

You can view our challenge coin pricing here.

Designing challenge coins is a lot of fun, but there's also a ton of things to think about before getting started. Luckily, we have years of experience making custom coins, and we're happy to help you every step of the way.

We have put together a how-to guide that will tell you everything you need to know about challenge coin design.

Challenge Coin Design 101: A How-To Guide For Creating Challenge Coins

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