How to Design Both Sides of a Challenge Coin Without Overcrowding
Learn how to divide emblems, dates, mottos, border text, relief, finishes, and numbering across both faces of a challenge coin without sacrificing readability or manufacturability.
Design & Artwork
Challenge Coin Edge Options: How to Specify Cuts, Text and Borders
Choose challenge coin edge options by message, readability, artwork density, and handling needs. This B2B guide explains edge text, borders, textures, cuts, orientation, proof views, and RFQ requirements.
How to Choose Between 2D and 3D Challenge Coin Relief
Compare 2D, 3D, and hybrid challenge coin relief for logos, portraits, vehicles, crests, text, color, edges, finishes, and production artwork.
2D vs 3D Relief Medals: How Artwork Changes in Production
Compare 2D, multi-level, and sculpted 3D medal relief. Learn how subject matter, artwork preparation, tooling, finish, and proof approval affect production clarity.
How to Specify Custom Medal Ribbons as Part of the Award System
A practical guide to specifying medal ribbon width, length, artwork, orientation, attachment, proofing, testing, and packaging together with the medal body.
How to Specify Medal Diameter, Thickness and Weight Without Guessing
Use scenario-based diameter and thickness guidance, transparent solid-disc calculations, and an RFQ-ready specification block to plan custom medal weight without confusing estimates with finished production weight.