Just about every new author to take on this subject adds a new take to “The History of Challenge coins”. Indeed many articles have been written on the subject. Here’s what we know of Military Coins and Challenge coins.
The use of metal tokens to commemorate special events dates back many centuries. From Military Medals to locally produced tokens the practice is as old as metal work itself.
The use of metal tokens to commemorate special events dates back many centuries. From Military Medals to locally produced tokens the practice is as old as metal work itself.
As a practical matter we can see the use of custom coins in the USA dating back at least as far as 1824. There are Campaign Coins from the 1824 election supporting Andrew Jackson for President. It is fair to assume that this practice didn’t originate in that year so custom coins may date back even further.
Many organizations produced custom coins from very early in our history. There are Masonic Coins sometimes called Masonic Tokens dating back to the 19th century. Some Lodges are currently minting Masonic Coins so the tradition continues.
Many organizations produced custom coins from very early in our history. There are Masonic Coins sometimes called Masonic Tokens dating back to the 19th century. Some Lodges are currently minting Masonic Coins so the tradition continues.
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