Military Coin Cases
Challenge coin…the Basics!
A challenge coin, or a military unit coin, is a coin given as a sort of award or in appreciation of work for doing a good job. They represent a unit’s motto or mascot; they can also reflect a person, like a commander. In some cases, these medallions can also be bought, such as unit coins, or even base coins. All DoD branches, Law Enforcement, and many other entities have challenge coins to give out to people. Challenge coins almost represent a hallmark of a person, place or the operation that existed. Its history is unclear so we might not really know for sure when the first military challenge coin was handed out.
Collecting challenge coins has become an increasingly popular hobby. It seems that almost every collector at heart now want a piece of the challenge, so to speak; even not-so-serious collectors want to trade them like baseball cards. I myself, being a recipient by merit of some of these coins, have a sizeable collection. I know I am not alone in buying more of challenge coins that I can never earn as an air force soldier. But I have to admit there are plenty of these medal artifacts out there that are so beautiful such that I would be guilty of buying them. Some collectors, however, have huge amounts of military challenge coins and each day new designs are minted and entered into the market. Trying to stay a step ahead of the pack and building a collection to die for is quite the task. The first challenge coin I received was the unit coin given me by my commander as a way of congratulating me for having been “Airman of the Month”. I really treasure my first medallion coin and have thus always displayed it and the others that followed. Altogether, I have earned around 25 different challenge coins from various places throughout my career. My hard-earned challenge coins reflect to an extent my career path and remind me of the people I have been fortunate to meet. Some coins are a little rare though. There is this instance when I personally met Air Force CMSgt Finch and Murray who were very reluctant to give or even trade their coins. These types of coins could be deemed rare because their owners do not hand them out easily. Other rare challenge coins could include those reserved for the President, or Staff, and even Generals.
With the rarity of some of these coins, it’s understandable to see knock-offs of them out there. I mean think about it—there could only be so many original challenge coins and not so many would be willing to part with or sell something so personal. Many collectors will complain of fakes, but I don’t see the point. If they are indeed nice coins then what difference does a replica make? The value of a challenge coin comes more from what its owner makes of it and not just from its past history. My suggestion in choosing a coin is to check for the level of the coin, its design, details and most importantly, to gauge how it would fit with the rest of your collection. My suggestion when choosing what coins to get is to take a look at the level of the coin, the design, the details, and most importantly, how it will look with the rest of your collection. Challenge Coins are a great way to show off your career or simply to collect for a hobby.
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National Guard Military Challenge Coin Army Brand New With Clear Case $0.99 |
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NATIONAL GUARD MILITARY CHALLENGE COINS ( 2 BRAND NEW WITH PLASTIC CASE) $3.95 |
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U.S. Army Military Intelligence Challenge Coin/Case $14.99 |
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Military Challenge Coin Display Rack Case Cabinet $45.95 |
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Military Challenge Coin Display Case Cabinet Wall Rack $48.95 |
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U.S. Army Military Police Corps Challenge Coin/Case $14.99 |
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56 Bullion/Military Challenge Coin Display Case Cabinet Wall Rack, Glass Door $49.95 |
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56 Bullion/Military Challenge Coin Display Case Cabinet Wall Rack, Glass Door $49.95 |
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Large 108 Military Challenge Coin Display Rack Case Cabinet Wall Rack $74.95 |
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Military Challenge Coin Rack Stand Case Holder, Wood $36.95 |
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Military Challenge Coin Display Rack Stand Case Holder $49.95 |
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5 Row Military Challenge Coin Display Rack Holder Stand Case, COIN5-BL $49.95 |
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MILITARY SHADOW BOX MEDAL COIN RIBBON DISPLAY CASE #1 $284.99 |
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MILITARY SHADOW BOX MEDAL COIN RIBBON DISPLAY CASE #5 $246.99 |
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MILITARY AWARD SHADOW BOX MEDAL COIN DISPLAY CASE #3 $284.99 |
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Military Challenge Coin Display Rack Case Cabinet $49.95 |
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Large Military Challenge Coin Display Rack Case Cabinet $77.95 |
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Large, Military Challenge Coin Holer / Display Case Shadow Box Cabinet:Coin2-MA $74.95 |
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5 Row Military Challenge Coin Rack Stand Case Holder, Solid Wood – Black Finish $49.95 |
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MILITARY WAR AWARD OAK WALNUT FLAG MEMORIAL SHADOW BOX MEDAL COIN DISPLAY CASE $351.02 |
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Display Case Cabinet for Military Challenge Coins $72.95 |
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Flag Case Shadow Box Coin Display Military Cherry wood $199.00 |
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56 Military Challenge Coin Display Case Rack Wall Shadow Box Cabinet, COIN56-MAH $49.95 |
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Large 108 Military Challenge Coin Display Case / Holder $74.95 |
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16 Military Challenge Coin Display Case Holder Rack USA $34.49 |
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16 Military Challenge Coin Display Case Holder Rack USA $37.99 |
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WORLD WAR I MILITARY HISTORICAL MAP Coin, Mint or Pill Box $8.98 This gorgeous solid stainless steel pill box measures 1 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ x 1/2″. It has a strong latch and hinge. The pill-holding insert can be removed easily. All work is done in California. After the image is inserted, the top is filled with a crystal-clear, waterproof, UV-resistant glossy polymer. This makes the image amazingly vivid and virtually indestructible. The case is perfect for medicatio… |
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Armband ID Holder & Badge Holder & Ipod holder $10.49 This high quality Armband ID Holder has a vinyl window for displaying your military / civilian ID or a ski / event pass; a secure hands free way to display your ID from flight lines to ski slopes. Behind the clear window is a zippered pocket to secure your cash, credit cards, a spare car key, or other small items out of sight. Also doubles as an iPod armband for walking or jogging. The ID Holder h… |
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Military PASSPORT ID IPOD Holder Wallet Pouch Neck–Black $8.99 Other features: Outer hook & loop panel for patches and Detachable/adjustable neck strap…. |
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Mil-iWallet with Carabiner: 2-in-1 wallet and phone holster/ case for iPhone 3G, 3GS, iPod Touch, Motorola Droid, Blackberry, HTC, Android smart phones by Hazard4 $36.00 Combines the function of an iPhone case with a high capacity tri-fold wallet and gives you a number of ways to carry it. Civilian Lab’s one of a kind iWallet comes with a removable carabiner that makes it easy to clip iWallet onto your pants, backpack, and purse, etc. This great carry-all iphone case and wallet in one also includes an independent belt loop that offers great security in preventing … |
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Luminox Men’s 3001 Original Navy SEAL Dive Watch $156.64 Prized for its durability and unique illumination system, the Luminox Original Navy SEAL Series 1 stainless steel men’s watch exudes confidence and power whenever it’s worn. Thanks to the vaunted Luminox self-powered illumination system, this watch’s hands and dial markers glow 100 times brighter than other luminous watches and will provide continuous illumination for more than 25 years. It’s also… |
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Luminox Men’s 3007 Original Navy SEAL Dive Watch $166.00 Prized for its durability and unique illumination system, the Luminox Original Navy SEAL Series 1 stainless steel men’s watch exudes confidence and power whenever it’s worn. Thanks to the vaunted Luminox self-powered illumination system, this watch’s hands and dial markers glow 100 times brighter than other luminous watches and will provide continuous illumination for more than 25 years. It’s also… |
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2 Shelves Military Challenge Coin Curio Stand Rack w/ UV Protection Viewing from both side Solid furniture grade beech hardwood military challenge coin display case rack of beautiful design and construction is both attractive and affordable. This beautiful see through coin curio display rack is capable of displaying 10 standard size military challenge coins. A unique front and back sliding acrylic provides maximum dust protection, ease of access, and viewing of both sides of your coins…. |
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56 Military Challenge Coin Display Case Cabinet Rack Holder, with door – Mahogany Finish (COIN56-MA) $45.95 Solid wood antique coin display case. Can also be used as Casino Chip Display Case. 7 shelves with groove to keep the coins from moving or sliding. The 2nd, 4th & 6th shelves are removable to accommodate coins up to 4.25″ in diameter. A great way to showcase various size coins, military challenge coins and casino chips. Matted background to create a lovely display. Hinged door with crystal clear g… |
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56 Challenge Coin / Casino Chip Display Case Cabinet Holder Shadow Box, with Glass Door (COIN56-BL) $45.95 Can also be used as Casino Chip Display Case. 7 shelves with groove to keep the coins from moving or sliding. The 2nd, 4th & 6th shelves are removable to accommodate coins up to 4.25″ in diameter. A great way to showcase various size coins, military challenge coins and casino chips. Matted background to create a lovely display. Hinged door with crystal clear glass. Beautiful door latch as shown on… |
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