Collecting Custom Challenge Coins Is A Great Hobby

Custom challenge coins are a standard part of military life, and are becoming more common for police and firefighters as well. Specific units have their own unique challenge coins. Because of their beauty and relative rarity, collecting custom challenge coins is a growing hobby nationwide.

Many people choose to collect specific coins, whether military, police or other types. This could be the result of their service in a specific unit, a friend or loved one's service, or a general interest in the military, police or firefighting. Collecting custom challenge coins is a $500,000,000 a year business, according to NBC News.

Military members value challenge coins they receive during their service careers because they are often awarded for outstanding service. Others, in recognition of that service, enjoy trading custom challenge coins as a way to remember and honor the dedication and sacrifice of military men and women.

Even businesses are starting to issue custom challenge coins, as a way to boost morale and increase teamwork. Imprinted with a name or company logo, these too are collectible, just like lapel pins and Olympic trading pins.

Police departments also have been known to sell custom challenge coins to the public in order to raise funds for worthy causes such as police officer memorials. Many also enjoy trading custom challenge coins among their departments.

Collectors can find custom challenge coins online, through collectors' clubs, and other organizations. Those who collect military challenge coins in particular can find a number of collectors' groups on the Internet.

One thing that's really becoming popular is different shaped challenge coins. While round custom challenge coins are the most common, in recent years, challenge coins have started to appear in custom shapes as well. Collectors have more choices than ever before.

For those looking for custom challenge coins for their organization, Lapel Pin Superstore is your best choice. We have the experience, the artistic talent and the commitment to customer service to do custom challenge coins the way they should be done. Give us a call toll free at 1.866.862.8842, or email us at sales@lapelpinsuperstore.com and let us show demonstrate the quality of our custom challenge coins to you.