Challenge coins, or sometimes known as command coins, are small coins or medallions generally carrying a group, institution or organization’s emblem and are given to the group members as souvenirs and/or as means to prove their membership. The history of command coin goes back to the WWI when military coins were produced and given to members of squadron or team during their service to show membership and as souvenirs after the war has ended. Legend has it that the first batch of command coins was manufactured for a wealthy lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Service who gave the gold-plated solid bronze coins to his fellow pilots in the squadron. One of the pilots in the squadron, a poor young pilot who has never had anything like that before, saved the coin in leather pouch he wore around his neck. This pilot’s aircraft was heavily damaged in one occasion and he was kept prisoner.
As the legend goes, the pilot successfully escaped from prison. The only thing that confirmed his identity and saved his life after he escaped from prison is the small coin inside his leather pouch. Today, command coins are custom-produced not just for members of the army but also for common folks like us. If you are interested in getting custom-made command coins from reputable coin manufacturer, all you need is to browse around for coin maker that has the expertise and experience needed to manufacture your command coins. Some of the companies who have ordered command coins for souvenirs are JP Morgan Chase, Capital One, Castriota Chevrolet, and land-based casino Diamond Jim’s Casino. Command coins work well as souvenirs for your business partners, promotional material as well as a mean to say thank you to your loyal customers. Find reputable coin maker and get your bespoke command coins.
