What is the Typical Size of a Custom Challenge Coin?

The best size for your custom challenge coin depends on how you plan to use it.

Posted by Signature Coins | December 9, 2010 at 2:50pm | Topic: Custom Challenge Coins

Challenge coins are typically 1.5” or 1.75” in size. This makes them larger than the coins in circulation around the U.S., but they easily fit in the palm of your hand. Most people carry these types of challenge coins in a pocket or wallet.

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1.5 Inch Custom Coin

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1.75 Inch Custom Coin

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While the average size of challenge coins is 1.75”, we’re happy to help you create a coin that is much larger or much smaller. The largest coin we ever created has a diameter of 9” and weighs over three pounds! On the opposite end of the spectrum, we’ve created coins as small as .75”, which is about the same size as a lapel pin.

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Keep in mind that the smaller the coins are, the harder it is to capture fine details in the artwork. We recommend sticking to the average challenge coin size of 1.75” for the highest quality design. The typical range of sizes that we offer fall between 1.5” and 3.5”.

Not all challenge coins are round, so the size of a custom challenge coins can vary greatly. We’ve created badge shaped challenge coins, coins shaped like jet fighters, and just about every other kind of custom shaped coin you can think of.

Typical Challenge Coin Sizes

Also, if you’re planning on creating a custom bottle opener coin, the smallest size we recommend is 2.5”. This is the smallest size that allows for a functional bottle opener hook to be incorporated into the design.

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Whether it’s a bottle opener cut out or a few artistic cut outs, removing sections of a coin will create a design with less surface area. So, a massive 2.75” coin with cut outs will have a surface area that is similar to a much smaller coin. That doesn’t mean you can’t create a beautiful design using cut outs. It just means that you might need to order a slightly larger coin if you plan on including cut outs in the design. This way, even though you remove some of the surface area, you still have enough room to capture the finer points of a design with clarity.

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No matter what size challenge coin you need, we’re here to help! Fill out a free quote form today, and let us know what size coins we can make for you!

Feel free to contact us with any questions you have regarding challenge coin sizes. Call +1-800-953-3607 to connect with one of our knowledgeable representatives or send us an email at info@signaturecoins.com to share your ideas and suggestions.

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When you are ready to proceed, use the convenient Order Form on our site to place your challenge coin order.

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