Short answer: To order custom challenge coins from Colucci Custom Awards, request a free quote, send your logo or idea, pick the size, type and metal, then approve your free digital proof. Production and delivery follow sign-off. The minimum order is one coin, and CCA confirms pricing and timing for your design before production starts.
Your roster is set and the banquet date is on the calendar. The coins still need artwork, a real budget and a sign-off before anyone can hand them out.
Orders move best when you settle the design, specs and quantity together. Picking a number first and sorting out the artwork later is how orders stall.
Keep these CCA facts next to your ordering brief:
- Made in the USA, in Columbia, South Carolina.
- Minimum order: 1 coin.
- Free digital proof before production, with unlimited revisions until the design is signed off.
- Prices are published on the site. Custom orders vary with the customization and design.
- Turnaround depends on the customization and design. Overnight shipping is sometimes possible, so confirm it for your order.
- Free quote, with timing confirmed through the quote and proof.
1. Request a free quote
Start with three things: your quantity, the purpose of the coin and your event date. A useful quote ties the artwork and specs to your actual order.
Give the order a clear purpose
- Name the recipients: players, coaches, volunteers, graduates, staff or presentation guests.
- State your quantity, including any presentation pieces or extras.
- Share the event date and whether the coins must arrive before a banquet, senior night or another ceremony.
CCA takes orders from one coin, so a single presentation piece never forces a bigger purchase. For a bulk team order, price the quantity you actually need.
Use the custom coin cost estimator to set your starting budget. Your final quote is the number that counts, with setup listed apart from the per-coin price.
2. Send your logo, wording or idea
Send the logo, wording or concept you want on the coin. If the idea is still rough, describe the achievement, the recipients and the images that matter most.
Separate the must-haves from the extras
- Write out the exact team, school, organization or event name, plus the year and any achievement wording.
- Say what goes on the front and what goes on the back.
- Name the one person who collects feedback and approves the final design.
On a high school baseball championship coin, the team name and title year lead. On a coach presentation coin, the recipient’s name and the achievement lead.
Use only artwork you have permission to reproduce. An original emblem, approved school artwork or a text-led design gives the production team a clean starting point.
Good challenge coin design starts with hierarchy. Decide what the recipient should notice first, keep the central image apart from the wording, and judge the balance on the proof.
3. Choose size, type and metal
Pick the size to fit the artwork. A small emblem with short wording needs far less room than a detailed scene ringed by several lines of text.
Match the coin type to the artwork
- Choose a size that gives the main image and wording enough room.
- Choose soft enamel, hard enamel, die struck or Xpress Photo-Etched based on the look you want.
- Confirm the metal, finish and number of decorated sides before you compare prices.
Soft enamel sets color in recessed areas between raised metal lines. Hard enamel sits level for a smooth surface, and die struck coins rely on metal relief alone. Our soft enamel vs hard enamel guide compares the three finishes side by side.
If your artwork suits the Xpress Photo-Etched Coin, ask about it directly. Xpress is a product name, not a delivery promise.
Ask CCA which metals and finishes come with your coin type. Confirm them in the quote and proof instead of assuming a sample photo matches your order.
Read the published 100-coin prices correctly
These prices come from CCA’s coin product pages as of November 2026. Each entry lists the per-coin price and the one-time setup on separate lines.
- Soft Enamel Challenge Coin, 1-1/4 inch base size: $5.40 each at 100 coins.
Setup: $75 one-time setup per decorated side. - Hard Enamel Challenge Coin, 1-1/4 inch base size: $6.04 each at 100 coins.
Setup: $75 one-time setup per decorated side. - Die Struck Challenge Coin, 1-1/4 inch base size: $4.74 each at 100 coins.
Setup: $75 one-time setup per decorated side. - Xpress Photo-Etched Coin, 1-3/4 inch: $6.00 each at 100 coins.
Setup: $50 one-time setup per decorated side; confirm the total for a two-sided coin in your quote.
Enamel and die struck tooling runs $75 to $175 per decorated side, depending on size. The $75 figures above apply to the 1-1/4 inch base size, and a two-sided coin doubles the setup.
These are 100-coin prices, not single-coin prices. Custom orders vary with the customization and design, so compare matching sizes, quantities, decorated sides and setup charges.
Keep the per-coin price and setup on separate lines in your purchasing notes.
For what drives the total beyond these grid prices, see our challenge coin cost guide.
4. Review and approve the free digital proof
CCA sends a free digital proof before production, with unlimited revisions until the design is signed off. Review the whole coin, not just the center logo.
Check the details that become permanent
- Read every name, date, title and abbreviation against your original brief.
- Check front and back artwork, size, color placement, metal finish and the number of decorated sides.
- Gather all feedback into one revision request, then approve the final version once every correction is in.
A screen image looks bigger than the finished coin. Picture the real size when you check small lettering and tight details.
Give one person the final approval. That keeps conflicting instructions away from the production team.
5. Production
Production starts once you approve the proof. CCA makes its custom coins in the USA, and the schedule depends on the customization and design.
Keep the approved specs together
- File the approved proof with the quote and final quantity.
- Confirm the production timing for that approved design.
- Raise any change right away and ask how it affects the order before work continues.
Do not plan your event around the turnaround on someone else’s order. A different size, process or design means a different schedule.
Keep production and shipping separate in your plan.
6. Delivery
Match delivery to the date you need the coins in hand. The quote and proof set the timing for your specific order.
Plan for receiving and presenting the coins
- Confirm the delivery address and who will sign for the shipment.
- Say whether the presentation date falls after the date the coins must reach your organizer.
- When the box arrives, count the coins and compare them with your approved proof before handing them out.
CCA sometimes ships overnight. Ask whether that option fits your order rather than assuming every design qualifies.
Compare minimum orders and proof policies
Minimum quantity and proof policy are two separate questions. The table below uses each maker’s published policy as of November 2026.
| Maker | Minimum order | Proof and artwork |
|---|---|---|
| Colucci Custom Awards | 1 coin | Free digital proof; unlimited revisions until sign-off |
| Vivipins | No minimum (1 coin) | Free digital proof within 24 hours; unlimited revisions |
| GS-JJ | No minimum | Free design |
| Custom Challenge Coins | 25 coins | Design proof within 24 hours |
| Signature Coins | No minimum on its online coin builder | Free design proof within 24 hours |
| Coins For Anything | Not published (price tables start at 100 pieces) | Free design |
Vivipins, GS-JJ and the Signature Coins online builder also publish no minimum, so a one-coin minimum is not unique to one maker. Compare proof policy, where the coins are made and confirmed timing as well. For a fuller side-by-side of coin makers, see our custom challenge coin makers comparison.
Weigh the factors that matter to your order, not the headline minimum alone.
Questions buyers also ask
What is the minimum order for custom challenge coins?
CCA’s minimum order is 1 coin. Vivipins and GS-JJ also publish no minimum, while Custom Challenge Coins lists 25 coins. Per-coin prices drop as quantity rises, so price the quantity you actually need.
What do I need to send to start?
Your logo, wording or a rough idea, plus your quantity and event date. Finished artwork is not required, because the design is worked out on the free digital proof.
Can I see a proof before production?
Yes. CCA sends a free digital proof before production, with unlimited revisions until the design is signed off. Nothing goes into production until you approve it.
How long do custom challenge coins take?
Turnaround depends on the customization and design. CCA confirms the timing for your order with the quote and proof, so put your event date in the quote request.
Can I get coins in a rush?
CCA sometimes ships overnight, but whether that fits depends on your design and coin type. Lead your quote request with the date you need the coins in hand and CCA will tell you what fits.
Small lettering and late approvals derail coin orders
A crowded design causes trouble before production starts. School name, mascot, title, year, recipient name and motto all compete for a small surface. Set the priority before artwork begins and cut any wording that repeats the same message.
Budget confusion starts with mismatched quotes. One covers a different size, another a different number of decorated sides, and a third splits setup from the per-coin price. Line up the specs before you judge any total.
Late approvals squeeze the schedule. Coaches, administrators and volunteers spot different details while the event date stays fixed. Route every comment through one organizer and check each fix on the revised proof.
Put your event date at the top of your quote request
If the presentation is close, send the quote request today and lead with the date, so CCA can tell you whether your design and coin type fit the timeline. If you have more room, settle the wording and name your one approver first, so the first proof comes back closer to final.
Request a free quote with your quantity, artwork or idea and event date, and CCA will confirm specs, pricing and timing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where can I order custom challenge coins made in the USA?
Colucci Custom Awards makes custom challenge coins in Columbia, South Carolina. Orders start at one coin, with a free digital proof before production. Browse the custom challenge coins lineup on the CCA site to compare coin types.
Do I need finished artwork to order custom challenge coins?
No. Send your logo, wording or a rough idea with your quantity and event date. CCA turns it into a free digital proof, and you can request revisions until the design is signed off.
Is setup charged for each decorated side?
Yes. On CCA’s enamel and die struck coins, the one-time setup is charged per decorated side, so a two-sided coin doubles it. The 1-1/4 inch base size carries $75 per side, and the Xpress Photo-Etched Coin lists $50 per side.
Can I order a single challenge coin?
Yes. CCA’s minimum order is one coin, which suits a single presentation piece. Per-coin prices drop as quantity rises, so ask for a quote at the exact quantity you need.
