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Custom Coins
Since 1989, we've helped big brands, military units, police departments, and growing businesses turn ideas into perfect challenge coins, pairing a simple ordering process with hands-on coin creation and the kind of amazing results that keep our custom coin reviews rolling in. The Monterey Company is your go-to custom coin maker with 30+ years of experience as a dependable coin manufacturer.
Fast Service
Free Artwork
Highest Quality
Since 1989
Popular Custom Coin Types
After years of building coins in countless styles and themes, we can help shape your coin order around the exact look, feel, and use you have in mind.
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If you can picture it, we can usually make it happen, and we’ll help shape your custom coin design around the details that matter most.
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With 30+ years of experience producing custom gear, our design team can also help you build matching products beyond coins, all under one roof.
Amazing Customer Service
Proof From Past Orders
From the first proof to the last approval, we help you get your own coins dialed in so the final product looks sharp and feels solid in-hand.
✈️ Air Force
🔥 Fire Departments
🚑 First Responders
🎖️ Military Units
⚓ Marine Corps
🛟 Coast Guard
🏆 Sports Teams
📦 Trade Shows
Recent customer reviews
Did a great job, easy to work with, event with small design changes. We look forward to giving these challenge coins away to veterans during our annual Free Day of Dentistry for Veterans!
Gentle Dentistry Marketing
★★★★★ Thanks to the team at Monterey -- great communication, very helpful with taking our concept and making a great coin. Lots of 1-1 attention along the way and the process was completed on time as described!
Joe Buonocore
Another customer review
We recently ordered custom challenge coins for Search & Support San Antonio, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. The quality is outstanding, and the coins truly capture the meaning behind our mission. From start to finish, the customer service was excellent.
Nina Brooks
IDEA → FINISHED COIN
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Design
Coin
Customization Options
Every detail of your challenge coin can be tailored. Explore plating finishes, edge styles, color fills, packaging, and more.
Coin Plating Options
Antique Copper
Shiny Copper
Antique Brass
Shiny Brass
Shiny Silver or Nickel
Antique Silver
Shiny Gold
Antique Gold
Black Metal
Rainbow Metal
Dual Plating
Unique Shapes
Cut-outs
Variety of Sizes
Coin Edge Options
Standard Edge
Rope Edge
Cross-Cut Edge
Reeded Edge
Spur Edge
Oblique Edge
Bevel Edge
Adding Color
2D vs 3D Coins & Textures
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Texture Wheel
Packaging Options
Acrylic Cases
PVC Pouch
Coin Capsule
Velvet Boxes
Velvet Bags
Coin Stands
Coin Upgrades and Add-ons
Sequential Numbering
Edge Engraving
Epoxy Coating
Bottle Opener Options
Spinner Coins
3D with UV Print
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Feel the Quality Before You Commit
Request a sample pack when you kick off your quote. We'll ship it free so you can feel the weight, check the plating, and see the detail up close before you lock anything in.
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FAQs
Quick answers on minimums, pricing, production timelines, and what goes into building a custom challenge coin from scratch.
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What is the minimum order quantity?
Our minimum quantity starts at 50 coins, and if you need bulk order pricing, we can scale up fast.
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What is the production time?
From custom design approval to shipment, production runs two to four weeks on average in business days, with rush options if you need it sooner.
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Do you offer rush services?
Yes, we can rush orders for a special event, with simple designs going out in as little as 10 days.
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Can you customize coins in different shapes?
Absolutely, your own custom challenge coin can be a basic circle, a fully custom shape, or anything in between.
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Can I see an art proof before ordering?
Yes, all our custom orders, from custom hats to high-quality coins, require digital artwork approval prior to production.
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What type of artwork do you accept?
Send what you have, AI and EPS are ideal, but PNG, JPG, and drawn artwork work too. We have a talented art team ready to offer design assistance.
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What metals are used for your coin production?
Your unique coin starts with a base like zinc alloy, stainless steel, iron, or a brass coin option, then gets plated in gold, silver, bronze, or black metal in the finish you pick.