The story behind the coin

Army challenge coins are a type of military challenge coin specifically for members of the Army. These coin-like tokens include words and emblems that symbolize an Army member’s service.

During World War I, military lieutenants handed out challenge coins to their units depicting the unit number and branch emblem. These coins created a sense of camaraderie among units and served as a tangible representation of their identity for when they left base.

The term “challenge” coin comes from the lighthearted challenges that service members created surrounding these coins. A challenger could ask a fellow service member to display their coin at any time. If the service member did not have their coin on their person, they would be obligated to buy the challenger a drink.

Now, Army challenge coins are popular keepsakes to celebrate and honor an Army member’s time in service. Many people purchase these coins for friends, family members, and even veterans they meet on the street to thank them for their service. Veterans also purchase unique, personalized Army challenge coins with imagery that depicts special moments of their deployment.

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Our team of professional artists and designers can create a personalized Army challenge coin depicting any emblems, logos, mottos, dates, or other details you would like. We commonly create custom Army challenge coins in the following units.

Army airborne challenge coins

The men and women who make up the Army Airborne Force exhibit extreme bravery and fortitude. Ordering custom Army Airborne challenge coins is a small way to thank these courageous soldiers for their commitment to their country. Your coin can feature unique details that clearly showcase the coin-holder’s membership in the Airborne Force.

Include details such as…

  • Your unit’s motto
  • Your unit’s logo or emblem
  • The Airborne Force creed
  • Depictions of aircraft
  • Depictions of a soldier and their parachute

Army Ranger Challenge Coins

The Army Rangers, also known as the 75th Ranger Regiment, consists of lethal and agile combat experts who conduct raids into enemy territory. The process to become a Ranger is lengthy and challenging, and Army Rangers earn extensive recognition and respect for their service.

With a custom Army Ranger challenge coin, you can thank an Army Ranger in your life or remember your own time in this regiment. You may decide to include the iconic motto, “Rangers, Lead the Way!” or the Rangers logo within a custom design.

Army Special Forces Challenge Coins

The Special Forces or “Green Berets” consist of the Army’s guerilla warfare experts. These intense, highly-trained teams use unconventional techniques to fight foreign terrorists. Gifting a custom Special Forces coin to a member or veteran is a meaningful way to show your appreciation.

Include symbols such as…

  • The green beret
  • The Fairbairn-Sykes Knife
  • The Special Forces Airborne logo
  • The Special Forces motto: “De Oppresso Liber”
  • Sections of the Special Forces creed

Army Infantry Challenge Coins

We produce a minimum of 100 coins for each order, and production usually takes anywhere between 30 and 45 days. We will keep you up to date so that you know when to expect to receive your coins.

After finishing production, we will ship your coins directly to you for free. We offer worldwide shipping.