Monthly Archives: January 2008

AST 2 Combat Control Challenge Coin

AST 2 Challenge Coin

The guys from Hurlburt Field did it again with a second coin that really shows of their style. This coin does not have any cutouts, but is still incredibly done. This whole coin is plated with a high polish nickel. … Continue reading

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Buying Vs. Earning Challenge Coins

Some people are heavily against buying challenge coins and we agree that earning is the best way to obtain a challenge coin and when that is not an option then trading should be the next best way to get them. … Continue reading

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Challenge Coin Auctions Up and Coming

Today marked a great thing, the first challenge coin auction house away from auction giant eBay. They rolled out a comparable service at 20% of the fee cost and even have their own bulklister like eBay for the dominating sellers … Continue reading

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The Military Wiki

Milipedia Screenshot

There’s a military wiki that we heavily support out there that needs support to grow. We feel pretty serious about information obviously or we wouldn’t blog. If you know wiki or just want to help through participation then your help … Continue reading

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MSgt Delgado SF Retirement Coin

MSgt Delgado Retirement Challenge Coin

I don’t know how many people get into retirement coins because that are very personal but from time to time you run into some really cool ones. We ran into this beauty and have to say not only does the … Continue reading

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Dirt Boyz Challenge Coin

Dirt Boyz Challenge Coin

There was a very cool coin that was done recently with about a 7-month lead time in the design stage. This coin is nothing short of amazing from the CE (Civil Engineering) side of the house. The particular section is … Continue reading

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2007 U-2 Challenge Coin Contest Winner

Beale AFB, CA Dragon Lady Challenge Coin

A blast from last May 2007, when a challenge coin design won the contest at U.S. Challenge Coins for best design. They offered a contest for the winner to receive a free mint of the design and 20 copies to … Continue reading

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The Challenge Coin Trading Place

Challenge Coin Trading

There is a new place for people who collect to come together and check out what is going out there which isn’t branch specific but still meets our expectations of a great playground to meet others with coins we may … Continue reading

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Air Force Coins in the Spot Light

We think coins in general are cool. As other branches catch up on placing great coins in the hobby the Air Force has a distinct edge because they have been doing it longer and know what it takes to shine. … Continue reading

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A New Combat Challenge Coin AST

A New Combat Challenge Coin AST

    There is a new challenge coin out there that is amazing to say the least. The guys from AST (Advanced Skills Training) put out a very awesome cutout coin for the Combat Controllers a few months ago. This … Continue reading

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