Challenge Coins
These coins are representative of membership of various groups or units. They are small coins similar to medallions which serve many purposes. The challenge coins typically have the company or group’s insignia or emblem imprinted on it. The imprint may be on both sides or on a single side. Challenge coins may include memorable sayings or mottos within the group as well.
Many different groups or units use challenge coins. They were originally started several decades ago within military groups. However, today the types of groups have broadened and now include several industries. These include, but are not limited to:
- Air Force
- Navy
- Marine
- Army
- Coast Guard
- Police Units
- Firemen
- NFL
- Fraternal Orders
- And more
The Purpose of Challenge Coins
Historically, the purpose of challenge coins was to serve as identification within a military group. These may have been used in the event a service man misplaced one’s identity. This was quite common in war as men were patrolling or in the event of a capture.
Today, the purpose of challenge coins is still identification of a group, but is more to show honor and pride. Having ownership of challenge coins demonstrates a commitment to a particular group who all have a common goal or interest. This is a great way to show pride towards a career or military objective.
Challenge coins are also useful in boosting morale. Morale is vital to those serving in military or other civilian groups as it lends itself to more productivity and improved results. Having challenge coins that only a few others have makes a service man feel special and chosen. These feelings lead to higher morale.
No Regulations on Challenge Coins
As challenge coins are not created or awarded specifically by the military or any other government entity, they can be created for any groups. This means any group can have challenge coins created with their special insignia. All members may receive challenge coins upon membership or the completion of a task. This decision is left to each individual group or unit.
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