Coin Finishes

One of the most important decisions you will make with regard to your custom coins is the plating style or finish of the item. Your logo may lend itself to a particular plating style (ie: we find that silver works best for logos with a lot of white), or you might choose to use more than one metal finish (we call this “dual plating”) to create a truly spectacular and unique look for your item. Please see the photos below of our available finishes:

Antique Bronze Antique Copper Antique Gold Antique Silver Black Nickel

Shiny Copper Shiny GoldBrass Immitation Rhodium Nickel 

Satin GoldNickel Satin Nickel Shiny SilverPewter   

Coin Plating Options - PRICING
Type Price per Coin
Shiny Brass FREE
Shiny Gold, Silver, Nickel, Copper, or Black Nickel $0.25/ea
Antique Copper or Bronze $0.30/ea
Antique Silver or Gold $0.45/ea
Satin Silver, Satin Gold, Imitation Rhodium or Pewter $0.65/ea
Dual Plating $0.75/ea

Textures:
Adding texture to your lapel pin, coin, medallion or keychain is an excellent way to add dimension and contrast to your design. And, when talking about a design which is rarely larger than 2" in diameter, it is easy to understand how essential contrast can be. Texture is an inexpensive way to add another dimension to your lapel pin or coin. It works especially well with landscapes that depict nature.

Often our clients will request a design without any color whatsoever. With these types of designs, it is critical to add some texture to distinguish the raised metal areas from the recessed metal areas. Sandblasting is our favorite and most commonly used texture, but we offer much from very fine sandblasting to checkerboard patterns and everything in-between. Take a look at the texture wheel to help you decide what might be the perfect enhancement for your lapel pin or coin.

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Did You Know?: The Legend of the Challenge Coin


During World War 1, American volunteers from all parts of the country filled the newly formed flying squadrons. Some were wealthy scions attending colleges such as Yale and Harvard who quit in mid-term to join the war.

In one squadron, a wealthy lieutenant ordered medallions struck in solid bronze and presented them to his unit. One young pilot placed the medallion in a small leather pouch that he wore about his neck.

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