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| == History == | | == History == |
| Challenge Coins Limited started business in [[2011]] in Lexington, SC. | | Challenge Coins Limited started business in [[2011]] in Lexington, SC. |
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| + | Choosing A Custom Challenge Coin Manufacturer |
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| + | As custom made challenge coins become more popular in both civilian and military groups and |
| + | organizations, the number of manufacturers providing them grows. For the group or individual looking |
| + | for a newly designed and minted challenge coin, the choices may seem overwhelming. This article will |
| + | outline the options, features and processes that a coin manufacturer should provide, helping the reader |
| + | understand exactly what to look for. |
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| + | • Cost. Most custom challenge coins are reasonably priced. Look for a manufacturer that doesn't |
| + | charge more than a few dollars for a small quantity of uncolored 1.5 inch coins. In addition, |
| + | since coins are often issued to many individuals within an organization or community, |
| + | manufacturers should provide progressively lower prices as the quantity of coins ordered rises. |
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| + | • Speed of manufacturing. A job well done doesn't mean a job that drags on. It is not |
| + | unreasonable to expect that a challenge coin manufacturer is capable of completing an order in |
| + | as little as one and a half weeks. |
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| + | • Minimal extra fees. Though fees for some parts of the process – such as if a custom mold has to |
| + | be created – are to be expected, new buyers should consider manufacturers that can produce |
| + | coins without many additional costs. For example, a potential customer should not have to pay |
| + | for a quote. Some coin manufacturers also provide free design and artwork – helpful to the |
| + | customer who has in their head an idea of how their challenge coin could look but has neither |
| + | the time, nor the artistic aptitude to put the concept to paper. |
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| + | • Good shipping and payment options. It is always a benefit to a customer when the company |
| + | they deal with has fair shipping rates. Customers should look for coin makers that ship items at |
| + | a low rate (rather than offering high-fee options only), or those that ship for free using reliable |
| + | courier services. In addition, since the recipients of challenge coins may be active members of |
| + | the Armed Forces, manufacturers should be able to ship to APO/FPO addresses – an option |
| + | conspicuous by its absence on many websites. |
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| + | • Versatility. Challenge coin makers often deal with the military – to see on a company website |
| + | that they do is indicative of their quality. However, new customers should look for |
| + | manufacturers that also create coins to commemorate other groups, such as businesses, sporting |
| + | teams, communities and fundraisers. |
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