What are custom challenge coins?

Custom challenge coins are made-to-order metal coins created around your artwork, organization, event, brand, unit, recognition program or collectible idea. You choose the size, metal finish, relief, color, edge, thickness, specialty features and quantity before production.

What size challenge coin should I choose?

1.75 inches is the traditional challenge coin size. Choose 2 inches when you want more room for artwork, lettering, relief and a more substantial feel. Smaller sizes can be useful for simpler artwork or larger-volume projects.

What custom coin sizes does Coinable offer online?

Coinable currently offers online custom coin starting sizes from 1.56 inches through 4 inches. The builder shows the available round and special-shape starting points.

What is the difference between die-struck and die-cast custom coins?

For the current online workflow, die-struck is the classic round-coin path. Die-cast is used for special shapes, custom outlines, cut-outs and higher-level dimensional designs where the coin is not limited to a traditional round profile.

Can my challenge coin be a custom shape instead of round?

Yes. Choose the special-shape / die-cast path when the artwork itself should define the outline or when the project needs cut-outs, more complex dimensional geometry or other non-round construction.

MINI BOSS is Coinable's public product-first CUSTOM COIN MAKER for visitors who are not signed in. Choose the public Custom Coin starting point first, then continue through the guided questions. It is the simple public entry into Custom Coins made to order.

What is AIR BOSS / PRI-FLY 2.0?

When you sign in, PRI-FLY 2.0 becomes the full Custom Coin Flight Deck and you no longer need to begin by selecting one of the public WooCommerce products. PRI-FLY 2.0 handles the detailed Custom Coin configuration. AIR BOSS is the coordinated flight-control layer that organizes quantity, budget, flight-plan selection and the final READY TO TAXI review before PRI-FLY CART.

Do I need finished artwork before ordering?

No. You can begin with finished artwork, a sketch, photo, existing coin, logo or simply an idea. Coinable prepares production artwork for approval before manufacturing.

Do I approve the artwork before the coins are manufactured?

Yes. Manufacturing starts after the production artwork is approved. Approval is the point where the project becomes the production instruction, so review spelling, dates, numbers, layout, relief, finishes and other details carefully.

What is the difference between 2D and 3D high relief?

2D uses clearly defined raised and recessed levels. 3D high relief uses modeled contours and varying depth to create more dimensional sculpting. 3D is useful for faces, animals, emblems, terrain and artwork that needs rounded form rather than flat levels.

What is the difference between soft enamel and UV printing?

Soft enamel places color into recessed metal areas and works well with traditional metal borders and PMS color matching. UV printing can reproduce gradients, small details and printed effects that are difficult to achieve with enamel alone.

Can Coinable match PMS or Pantone colors?

PMS matching is available for appropriate soft-enamel color work. Printed effects such as UV are handled differently because they reproduce printed color rather than enamel-fill formulas.

Can I use TWO TONE PLATING?

Yes, when the selected build supports it. TWO TONE PLATING combines contrasting metal finishes and can be useful when the design needs strong separation without relying only on paint.

How thick should a challenge coin be?

Standard thickness works for most Custom Coins. Extra thickness adds weight and a heavier premium feel. PRI-FLY 2.0 keeps the common thickness choices easy to reach while larger specialty thicknesses remain available when the design actually benefits from them.

What custom coin edge styles are available?

Options can include a standard edge, reeded edge, rope-style treatments and several diamond-cut edge styles depending on the product and manufacturing path. Edge choices change the side profile of the coin and can make a simple face design feel more premium.

Can coins have numbering or laser engraving?

Yes. Numbering, lettering and laser engraving can be used when the project calls for unique identifiers, limited-edition numbers, names or other variable information.

Can you add premium features such as cut-outs, epoxy, high polish or glow?

Yes. Coinable supports a wide range of specialty features, including cut-outs, high-polish stamping, epoxy, specialty color effects, UV printing, custom edges, numbering and other upgrades shown in the current builder.

Can you make bottle opener, spinning or multi-piece coins?

Yes. Special-shape construction can support interactive or multi-component concepts such as bottle openers, spinning centers and multi-piece assemblies when the design is engineered for that manufacturing method.

Where are Coinable custom coins manufactured?

The MINI BOSS and AIR BOSS / PRI-FLY 2.0 online Custom Coin workflow uses one established factory in China. Coinable has other production sources for special requirements, but the standard online Custom Coin system is built around that one China factory.

How does Coinable select the factory for my order?

For the MINI BOSS and AIR BOSS / PRI-FLY 2.0 workflow, Coinable uses the same China factory relationship that was already in place before the owner visited the factory in October 2006. Other sources are used only when a project genuinely requires a different capability.

Does Coinable send my project to whichever factory offers the lowest price?

No. Coinable does not operate the standard Custom Coin workflow as an automated lowest-bidder network. The online MINI BOSS, PRI-FLY 2.0 and AIR BOSS system is built around an established factory relationship rather than sending each Custom Coin order through an automated network to whichever factory submits the lowest bid.

What happens after I approve my artwork?

The approved artwork becomes the production instruction. Tooling is prepared or confirmed, the coin is formed, finished, colored and detailed according to the specification, then it follows the selected inspection or sample path before final packing and shipping.

How long does custom coin production take?

For planning, allow roughly six weeks after final artwork approval for a standard no-sample order. Rush production may be available for some builds. Photo-approval and physical-sample routes take longer because they add inspection and approval steps before the full order is completed.

What is the difference between No Sample, Photo Approval and Physical Sample?

No Sample proceeds after artwork approval without a finished-coin sample step. Photo Approval adds a factory photo of a finished coin for review. Physical Sample adds a mailed sample for inspection before the full order continues, which adds more time.

Can Coinable make coins for a specific event or deadline?

Yes, but tell Coinable the required date before relying on a production route. Artwork approval time, production method, specialty features, samples, shipping and holidays can all affect whether a deadline is realistic.

How does rush production work?

Rush production can shorten the factory portion of the schedule when capacity and the selected features allow it. Availability must be confirmed because not every combination of features can be rushed safely.

What payment methods do you accept?

Coinable accepts credit/debit card and check. Purchase orders or other arrangements that defer payment beyond today are available with a 10% additional charge.

Can government agencies, departments, companies or organizations use a purchase order?

Yes. Purchase orders and other pay-later arrangements are available. When payment is not made today, a 10% additional charge applies.

Do you ship outside the United States?

Yes. Coinable ships custom coin orders internationally.

What does free shipping cover?

Free standard shipping covers U.S. addresses plus FPO and APO destinations using standard USPS Priority Mail delivery.

Are international duties or taxes included?

Yes. International duties and taxes are included for the international shipment.

How does a custom coin reorder work?

A reorder can reuse the prior approved artwork and existing dies or molds when they remain usable. Coinable keeps the prior production record so the project can be reviewed instead of starting from an empty design.

How long are my dies or molds kept?

The current online program keeps dies or molds at the factory for three years for reorders. After that period, tooling may need to be made again.

Can I reorder an older Coinable.com or eMilitaryCoins.com coin?

Yes. Contact Coinable so the older order, artwork and tooling status can be reviewed and prepared for the current online workflow.

Can you reproduce a coin that was originally made by another company?

Yes, but Coinable prefers to improve on the mistakes of others rather than blindly duplicate them. An existing coin can be reviewed for artwork, readability, relief, plating, color and production issues so the new version can be engineered better where possible.

Can I change the size, plating, color or features when I reorder?

Size is built into the die work, so changing the size requires new tooling. Plating, color and some features may be changed, but changes that alter the actual die or mold geometry can require new tooling or a new production setup.

What happens if I need to change my order after checkout?

Contact Coinable immediately. If the order has already been released to the factory, the production process may need to start over, including any tooling or work made obsolete by the change.

What happens if I need to change artwork after I approve it?

Artwork approval is the production release. If the approved artwork must change afterward, the production process has to start over so the factory is working from one new, verified instruction set.

What is the cancellation or refund policy for a made-to-order custom product?

Custom made-to-order sales are final. No refunds are provided. Review the configuration, quantity, artwork and production details carefully before approving the project.

Who owns or holds the finished artwork, production files, dies and molds?

Dies and molds remain at the factory. Finished artwork and production files remain with Coinable.com. If you want to license artwork created by Coinable, contact Coinable to discuss the licensing request.

What artwork file formats can I upload?

Coinable accepts PDF, AI, PNG, JPG, TIFF, EPS, CDR and SVG files. If you do not have a production-ready file, send the best source material you have and Coinable can prepare the production artwork.

Can I talk to an actual coin designer before ordering?

Yes. Coinable provides direct help from an experienced custom coin designer when you need guidance on size, relief, color, features, artwork, timing or production decisions.

Is Coinable.com veteran owned?

Yes. Coinable.com is U.S. Navy veteran owned.

How long has Coinable.com been making custom coins?

Coinable.com has operated under the Coinable name since 2003, with long-running custom coin design and manufacturing experience behind the current online system.

Custom Coins FAQ

Q: What is the minimum order for custom coins?

The minimum order is 50 custom coins. MINI BOSS and PRI-FLY 2.0 both carry the project into the Coinable Custom Coin workflow; AIR BOSS helps organize the selected quantity and final flight plan once you are signed in.

Straight answers about custom coin design, pricing, artwork, manufacturing, finishes, sizes, production and reorders from Coinable.com.

PRI-FLY 2.0 · FAQ / SUPPORT CONTROL

Fast answers, clearer next steps.

Use the FAQ as a flight check before you start: minimum order, artwork, sizes, finishes, production timing, reorders and where to go next.

MinimumCustom orders start at 50 pieces.

ArtworkStart with a logo, sketch, photo or idea.

TimingPlan around proof approval and production.

ReordersActive dies are retained for three years.

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What is the minimum order for custom coins?

Coinable custom coin orders start at 50 pieces. Tooling, die or mold preparation, setup and production make custom coins a manufacturing project rather than a single-piece product.

What is included in Coinable online pricing?

Coinable’s current online custom coin pricing includes professional graphic design, die or mold setup, and U.S. shipping. Your configuration and quantity determine the current project total before checkout.

Do I need finished artwork before I start?

No. If you have a logo, sketch, reference image, existing coin or rough idea, it can be developed into production artwork. If you already have artwork, Coinable can adapt it for the manufacturing method and options selected.

Learn about custom coin artwork and production

What is the difference between a round coin and a special-shape coin?

MINI BOSS – Custom Coin Maker separates the two main construction paths:

Round / Die Struck — a traditional round challenge coin starting point.
Special Shape / Die Cast — for custom outlines, more complex forms and high-relief 3D possibilities.

Compare custom coin size and shape options

What metal finishes are available?

Popular options include antique gold, antique silver, antique bronze, shiny gold, nickel, shiny bronze, black nickel, matte finishes and two-tone combinations. The best finish depends on the artwork, relief, color and the look you want.

See the custom coin metal finish guide

Can custom coins have color?

Yes. Depending on the design and selected product, color and surface options can include soft enamel, hard enamel, transparent enamel, glow pigments, UV printing and epoxy coating.

Can I use 2D or 3D relief?

Yes. 2D relief works well for defined raised and recessed levels. 3D sculpting is useful when the artwork needs rounded contours, faces, dimensional objects or high-relief depth.

Are custom edges and specialty features available?

Yes. Available options can include rope edges, diamond-cut edges, reeded edges, edge text, numbering, cut-outs, spinning centers, multi-piece construction, bottle-opener features and other specialty treatments, depending on the coin design.

How long do custom coins take?

Timing depends on the artwork approval date, production route, selected features, sample requirements and shipping allowance. Coinable’s Daily Delivery Calendar on the home page is the best place to compare current production paths against the date you need your coins.

Do I approve the artwork before manufacturing?

Yes. The production artwork defines the size, shape, relief, text, finish, color and other manufacturing details before the coin moves into tooling and production.

How long is my die kept for reorders?

Coinable keeps active dies on file at the factory for three years. Reordering within that window helps keep an existing coin tied to its original tooling. After the retention period, die work may need to be recreated.

Can I reorder an older Coinable or eMilitaryCoins.com coin?

Yes. Returning customers can contact Coinable to locate and prepare a previous project for the current reorder workflow. Reorder availability depends on the project record and tooling status.