Custom Challenge Coins
for Military, Police and
Firefighter Units

Forge Your Own Honor. High-end production of custom made challenge coins. What makes us different is, that we only produce coins of the highest quality made of the most precious materials. All Challenge coins are made in our own factory. And from your first order, we keep a sample. For all future orders you can be sure that you will receive the same quality and look.

Are you looking to get Custom Challenge Coins for your unit?

custom silver challenge coins

Custom Challenge Coins Tradition

For many young soldiers, their years in the military will change their lives. They will see new lands, overcome challenges they never dreamed of, and forge friendships that will last a lifetime. In honor of their brave military service, DerTaler is proud to offer unique and personal embossed challenge coins for these patriots as a touchstone for their memories. The tradition of challenge coins was born in the American military. They began as embossed medals commissioned during World War I by Yale and Harvard graduates, usually with the insignia of the soldier’s unit. The practice of issuing challenge coins became fashionable, and soon spread to many other professions and traditions, but to this day, they maintain their greatest power as a remembrance of military service.

We believe in Quality

For about 20 years we have been producing Challenge Coins in our own production facility. Where most of our competition uses standard size coins, standard soft enamel colouring and just buy their coins from Asia, we have been trying to stand out with high-quality coins:
You can order coins in any size you like – no standard sizes.
We offer any material, from 999 fine silver, 24K gold coins or heavy Bronze coins with silver and gold plating. The unique hard enamel colour gives it a perfect finish.
Our design team will take their time to really understand your coin project and deliver better and more unique artwork.
That is why we are one of the #1 challenge coin manufacturers in the World.

Custom pure silver and gold challenge coins
Customised enamel challenge coins

Difference between Standard Soft Enamel and Premium Hard Enamel

You can see and feel the difference of the different colouring techniques used on challenge coins. If you order with us, we offer the Standard and Premium qualities.
Standard soft enamel coins have raised metal edges, the colour is added in between the design areas. You can feel and see the recess. This colouring process is done by adding colour and then simply letting it dry.
As for the Premium Hard Enamel, the whole coin has a perfect flush look and feel. Colour is added to the coin, but after the paint has been cured in the oven, the coin is again polished for a perfect finish.

customised gold coins
custom 24 Gold coins
custom .999 fine silver coins
custom pure gold coins
custom 24K Gold coins
custom .999 fine silver coins
custom gold coins
custom silver coins
custom 24 Gold coins

Steps To Produce Custom Coins

  • designing your .999 silver coin
  • designing your silver coin
  • designing custom silver coin

Using your unique custom design, our coin designers will transform your concept into a digital graphic. After your approval, this is transferred into a digital 3D model which, in turn, is used to produce the coin minting die. This is done with precision to ensure that every fine detail, lettering, lines or illustration can be actualised with the utmost accuracy on your finished product. Our cutter tools are able to reduce dies down to a tenth of a millimeter.

Since dies only withstand the heavy production processes for a limited time, several of these are made to guarantee that all coins meet our rigorous quality standards.

  • melting gold to make individual coins
  • melting silver to make individual coins
  • melting gold and silver to make individual coins

If a design, logo or theme is available, our coin designer creates a corresponding draft digitally on the screen. After the graphics have been approved, they are transferred into a digital 3D model, which is then used to produce the minting die. When machining the mould, precision is essential so that the very fine lettering, lines or graphics can later be transferred to the coin as accurately as possible. Cutter tools process the dies down to the tenth of a millimetre. Since they wear out relatively soon, several of them are made at the same time so that the coin production can go through in high quality.

  • custom embossing of your gold and silver coins
  • custom embossing of your silver coins
  • custom embossing of your gold coins

For both cases, the single sided and double sided coin, a die for top and bottom is needed. Accuracy has priority over speed in this processing step. Therefore, the blanks are added to the minting machine by hand and checked individually. Precious metal blanks that do not meet the high standards are sorted out and melted down again. With a pressure of about 100 tons, the motifs are mechanically embossed to the gold and silver rounds. Each minted coin is then carefully checked to ensure that only flawless products are sent to customers. In addition, dies might have to be replaced at regular intervals in order to achieve a consistently high quality.

  • custom embossing of your gold and silver coins
  • custom embossing of your silver coins
  • custom embossing of your gold coins

The finished minted coins can then be further processed. For example, the edge can remain smooth, be hallmarked or have a vertical or angled edge. The edges are also made by hand or by machine. In addition, special laser engravings are also added during the finishing process, such as consecutive serial numbers, through which the coins can be further individualised. After the entire minting process has been completed, the finished precious metal coins are packaged. To protect the surface, gold and silver coins are always packed in high-quality coin capsules. In addition, these can still be placed in elegant cases or floating frames in which the individual coin is decoratively displayed.

Watch our Video ​how a 24k Gold coin ​is custom minted in our Own production facility

What makes our Challenge Coins Unique?
What can other suppliers not offer?

1Size and shape of the Coin

Many companies offer „Standard sizes“. We offer our Challenge Coins in any size you would like. From small 10mm coins to really big sizes up to 150mm. Always available in any shape.

4Coin Reproduction

We keep a sample of your coin with colour chart in our own factory. Whenever you reorder - you will receive the exact same coin again. A lot of competitors just order in Asia, wherever they can find the cheapest price – therefore you will often receive a different coin when you reorder.

2Colour of the Coin

There are 2 qualities when it comes to the colouring of the coin. Most companies offer the standard soft enamel. Our Challenge Coins can be produced with SOFT and HARD enamel. To see and feel the difference in quality – we are happy to send you samples.

5Unlimited Options

With 20 years of experience and our own production facility, we can offer unlimited design options. Reeded edges, Laser engraving, Text on the edge, antique finishes, double plating, translucent colour, precious and non-precious metals as well as beautiful packaging options.

3Free artwork

Our artwork is always FREE. This way, you can perfectly envision what your final coin will look like.

6Free Samples

We are happy to send you samples from previous productions so you can see and feel our quality. We often ask our customers to compare our samples with those of our competitors. We can guarantee that you will conclude our Challenge Coins are unique and special.

Design your coin

Online coin configurator

Upload your existing designs to our Coin Configurator or let our tool provide you with some inspiration.

Online coin configurator Image
challenge design image
OUR GRAPHICS SERVICE
DO YOU NEED HELP WITH THE
DESIGN OF YOUR COIN?

We create your coin graphic for free.
Just send us your ideas and images/coats of arms/logos.

Quality you can see

  • Heavy bronze coin in 2 inch size
  • Fine antique finish to highlight ​any small detail
  • Perfectly smooth surface due to the use of hard enamel color​
  • Precision in border with petal edge ​diamond cut

Do you need only a few Challenging Coins?
​You can order small quantities, starting already from 1 piece

Individual Custom Coin image

You are looking for only one or very few coins? And you would like to have them delivered in the shortest
possible time as a birthday or an event is coming up?
Nothing easier than that.

We are happy to produce high-quality, individual coins for you. Available with engraving, photo print or high end embosing.
Also available in precious metals.

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Coin packaging & stands

Present your coins appropriately. Find the right solution here to display your coins appropriately. Many of our packaging can even be refined with your logo or an individual text.

Floating Frame

Floating Frame

Velvet Box + Print

Velvet Box + Print

Acryllic Cup

Acryllic Cup

Velvet Pouch + Print

Velvet Pouch + Print

PVC Floating Frame

PVC Floating Frame

Acryllic Stand

Acryllic Stand

XXL Floating Frame

XXL Floating Frame

Customized Packaging

Customized Packaging

Velvet Box

Velvet Box

Metal Stand

Metal Stand

Velvet Pouch

Velvet Pouch

Wooden Box

Wooden Box

Acryllic Block

Acryllic Block

    Contact us to Get a Quote

    At dertaler NL you will get a dedicated Account Manager who will guide you through the coin production process. Contact us today and start your coin project now!

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