Dog Tag Coins

Not Just for Identification Purposes

Dog tag shaped challenge coins are sentimental and visually attractive. Given to members of the military and their families, they are designed to be worn around the neck or carried on a keychain.

Challenge coins that look like dog tags have two sides which provide ample room to include details about a unit, its members’ specialization, and its location. These items can even have a bottle opener mechanism in them which makes the dog tag shaped challenge coins a useful tool as well as an interesting souvenir.

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How To Make Dog Tag Coins

So, you have an idea for your new challenge coin. What do you do next?

It’s simple! Just click the “Free Quote” button anywhere on the site, and our art team will get right to work crafting an original design from your ideas, and you’ll have your first free proof ready and in your inbox within 48 hours.

When we create challenge coins, our goal is to create a design that best represents your project. For this reason, we offer unlimited revisions until you are completely satisfied with the design, materials, size and colors.

At Coin Depot, we make the process of ordering custom challenge coins easy! Our staff is here to help you select the perfect style of coins, choose a plating type, and determine the right pin size, all while considering your unique situation, application, and design. We’ll be there every step of the way to make the process simple and stress free!

Dog Tag Coins Are On High Demand!

Challenge coins shaped like dog tags provide plenty of room for emblems and text. They are as unique as the people that order them. Perfect for military holidays or to show support for the troops, they promote honor, determination, courage, and teamwork. Individuals possessing a dog tag shaped challenge coin can express their pride in the branch of the military that they are involved with. These items can be created for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard as well as businesses and organizations interested in their unique design and military significance.

Coin Depot offers:
  • Superior design freedom.
  • Long lasting products.
  • Low production costs.
  • Small minimum order quantities.
  • Free shipping.

Custom Coin Designs

A more creative approach you can take is using custom coins as collector’s items that showcase your artistic talent. Whether it’s a simple logo or a complex art piece, a great custom coin always starts with a striking design.

Even if you have no art or design skills, Coin Depot can help! Our staff of artists and designers have years of digital art experience, and are more than happy to assist you in the design process. If you’re not confident in creating your own coin designs, you can always send us your ideas in the form of written notes or even a small sketch. We even take doodles on a napkin! You would be shocked to see how capable our team is at bringing your ideas to life!

Once you approve your design, for dog tag coins, a computer-generated 3-dimensional mold is made. This is then stamped into metal to create the raised and recessed areas of the coin. The coin base is plated in gold, silver, or whichever coin plating you have chosen. The recessed areas are then filled with coloured enamel paint (or translucent colors, which look amazing!), separated by the raised areas made by the metal outlines in the design stage.

The layers of enamel paint are applied to the recessed areas. Once the enamel is baked and dried, the pin’s colors actually sit slightly lower than the raised metal areas, giving the finished pin a distinct outlined look.

To get started on your dog tag coins today, just email us, or complete our quick and convenient Free Quote form! Once you do, our sales representatives will contact you with further details. Coin Depot is ready to help you get started on your custom coin project, and we can’t wait to hear from you!

Here are just a few of our satisfied clients and customers.

Custom Coin Plating Examples

High Polished Gold

No Extra Charge

High Polished Silver

No Extra Charge

High Polished Copper

No Extra Charge

Black Nickel

No Extra Charge


Black Metal

Included with Your Order

Antique Gold

$0.10 Extra Per Pin

Antique Silver

$0.10 Extra Per Pin

Dual Plating

$0.70 Extra Per Pin

Coin Packaging Options

PVC Envelope

Included with every order

Coin Capsule

$0.60 Extra per Coin

Coin Case

$1.00 Extra per Coin

Velvet Bag

$0.55 Extra per Coin

Velvet Case

$4.00 Extra per Coin

Simply email us, or complete our quick and convenient Free Quote form, and a sales representative will contact you regarding your request to begin the process of creating your custom lapel pins.

Coin Edges

Standard Edge
Bezel Edge
Cross Cut Edge
Oblique Edge
Rope Edge
Spur Edge

Simply email us, or complete our quick and convenient Free Quote form, and a sales representative will contact you regarding your request to begin the process of creating your custom challenge coins.

Get Started

Ready To Make Your Own Challenge Coins?

Start a Design Quote

Email us or complete our quick and convenient Free Quote form! Once you do, our sales representatives will contact you with further details.

We Conceptualize Your Ideas

Our art team will get right to work crafting an original design from your ideas, and you'll have your first free proof ready and in your inbox within 48 hours.

You Approve, We Produce

We offer unlimited revisions until you are completely satisfied with the design, materials, size, and colors. Once you approve, production begins.

FAQ

How do I order Custom Challenge Coins?

The ordering process is simple and can start in a number of ways. First off, feel free to give us a call or send us an email with any questions about the product or your design. You can also use our Free Quote request form. In this form, you will specify the product and quantity you are interested in. Also include any and all art or design ideas. We will reply promptly with an exact price quote and a color proof, a digital image of what your custom challenge coin will look like.

What is your minimum order?

Our minimum order quantity is 50. In certain rare situations, we can manufacture and sell orders of smaller quantities, but there is a below-minimum fee that often applies and the unit pricing is higher than that at quantity 50. Please contact us for additional details.

How long does it take to get my coins?

Although every coin is a little different, since everything we make is 100% custom, our orders typically deliver 10-14 business days after you pay for your order. That said, if you require a quicker turnaround, we will make every effort to accommodate it.

How many colors can I use in my design?

Each coin design allows you to feature up to 7 different color fills at no additional charge. If your design is complex and requires more than 7 different colors, we will happily add them. Each additional color only costs an extra $0.10 per coin.

How do I pay for my order?

You can pay for your order online via credit card or by check. Production will begin as soon as your payment is received. Public institutions and hospitals also have the option of paying via Purchase Order. Purchase Orders are not accepted from private organizations, except on rare occasion with prior approval from a salesperson.

Can I get my coins faster than the typical turnaround time?

Even though our standard turnaround times are some of the fastest in the industry, we understand that sometimes you need your coins even quicker than usual. As such, we work with all customers to understand their deadlines at the beginning of the quoting process. We can usually work with our production team to shave a few days off the delivery date. Like with all of our orders, we will ship your order as soon as it is complete via UPS Next Day Air.

From what material are your coins made?

All of our coins are made of metal. Depending on the design of your coin, the base metal will be either iron, brass, or zinc. Iron and brass are used for most 2D coins. Zinc is often used for 3D coins with extremely high relief molds. To combat the fact that zinc is a less dense metal, we make zinc coins thicker than usual to increase their weight and thereby the perceived value. After prepping the metal surface of the coin (stamping, polishing, etc.), the base coin is then decorated using plating, soft enamel paint, hard enamel color fills, offset printing ink, and/or silkscreens.

Do my coins have to be round?

Absolutely not! Your coins can be any shape that you would like. They can feature cut outs and high relief 3D molding as well. Check our “3D Mold” page for some examples of past work and inspiration.

Can you ship to APO or FPO Addresses?

We certainly can. We manufacture your order at our production facility and then send it via UPS Next Day Air to our headquarters, where the order is promptly repackaged and shipped via USPS to your APO or FPO destination of choice!

Do I have to pay a mold fee every time I order my coins?

Definitely not. We keep your mold on file for two years following your order. Every time you order, this two year period begins anew, which means that you’re not charged for a mold fee again until the 2 year period elapses. If you’re a little over the 2 year mark, there’s still a good chance that we have your mold on file. Just ask and we’ll be happy to double check for you!

If you have any further questions, give us a call!