Custom 3D Challenge Coins: How Relief Depth Affects the Final Design

Custom 3D challenge coins are popular for military units, police departments, fire departments, K9 teams, aviation organizations, corporate recognition programs and commemorative events because three-dimensional relief can make logos, portraits, animals and other artwork appear more sculptural. However, 3D does not simply mean “more depth.” The amount of relief affects the appearance, readability, tooling difficulty, […]

Police Challenge Coin Design Ideas for Departments & Special Units

Police challenge coins are commonly used to recognize service, commemorate milestones, support department identity and honor the work of specialized units. A well-designed police challenge coin can combine a department emblem, unit identity, career milestone, event date or service message into a durable metal keepsake. For departments and special units, the most important consideration is […]

2D vs 3D Challenge Coins: Which Design Is Right for Your Project?

When ordering custom challenge coins, one of the first decisions is whether the artwork should use a 2D design or a 3D design. The difference is more than appearance. It can affect the tooling, production process, level of detail, coin thickness, weight, cost, readability, plating, enamel application, and overall visual impact. A simple 2D challenge […]