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	Challenge coin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion (usually military), bearing an organization’s insignia or emblem and is carried by the organization’s members.
		Challenge coins may not be attached to belt buckles or key rings and still be considered challenge coins, and they may not be defaced in any way (such as drilling a hole to attach to a lanyard).
		Challenge coins are moderately expensive to have made; as of 2005 in the United States, typical costs run about US$250 to set up the die and then from US$7.00 to US$2.50 per coin to stamp, depending on quantity, colors, textures, and so on.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Challenge_coin (1207 words)

	Challenge Coin
		Military challenge coins are also known as military coins, unit coins, memorial coins, unit challenge coins, or commander's coin.
		The challenge coin is a treasured and respected representation of the organization minted on the coin.
		A challenge is made by withdrawing a coin and raising it in the air or by tapping it on a bar or table.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/intro/coin.htm (1461 words)

	Challenge coin - Definition, explanation
		A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion bearing an organization’s insignia or emblem and is carried by the organization’s members.
		Carrying a challenge coin in the wallet is problematic because the distinctive circular bulge identifies the individual as a military member—a serious security consideration in many places—and because it can loosely resemble a condom (and therefore open the individual up to an endless series of jokes from his/her friends).
		Challenge coins are moderately expensive; as of 2005 in the United States, typical costs run about US$250 to set up the die and then from US$7.00 to to US$2.50 per coin to stamp, depending on quantity, colors, textures, and so on.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/c/ch/challenge_coin.php (1051 words)

	Challenge Coins of Panama and the Canal Zone (1 of 3)
		Challenge coins are medals which refer to military units and their history and achievements.
		An unauthorized challenge coin would be one that was not ordered by a high ranking individual from the military unit depicted on the challenge coin.
		Challenge coins which are authorized by a military unit and issued in quantities to supply only the needs of that unit can be distinguished as follows.
	www.coins-of-panama.com /challenge.html (1820 words)

	CYCLONE COINS - Custom challenge coins, lowest industry pricing!
		According to legend, the original coin check was done only by the senior man present, who did it for the sole purpose of ensuring each man's team spirit (in which case, all would be carrying a coin).
		Nowadays this is primarily a dare, by extracting the coin and slamming it down onto the tabletop or tossing it to the floor.
		The loud "ping!" produced by the bounding coin is a challenge to all present to produce their coins, or end up buying a round of drinks.
	www.cyclonecoins.com /history.htm (809 words)

	Army Security Agency Official Challenge Coin
		Challenge coins were originally used by Special Forces to recognize soldiers for outstanding acts, to boost morale, and to build camaraderie.
		The Challenge Coin is a coin that is carried by individuals that have pride in a unit.
		The challenge coin is carried by all operators who are part of that elite unit or graduates of a course of significant importance.
	5starpicks.com /asalives/coin.html (887 words)

	Police Coins - Challenge Coin History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Challenge coins of military tradition go by a number of different names, including unit coins, commander’s coins, military coins and more.
		Regardless of the name, the coin identifies its bearer as a unit member and is a symbol of pride, respect and fellowship.
		A number of stories tell of similar handshake rituals in which a coin is palmed to a soldier to convey a reward for their heroism, but without the appearance of a bonus.
	www.policecoins.com /challengehistory.html (569 words)

	Challenge Coin
		When challenging, the challenger must state whether it is for a single drink or a round of drinks.
		However, if a person places the coin down and another person picks it up to examine it, that is not considered giving and the examiner is honor bound to place the coin back where they got it.
		A new coin should be acquired at the earliest opportunity- losing a coin and not replacing it doesn’t relieve a member of his or her responsibilities.
	www.houstonhazmat.org /ChallengeCoin.htm (371 words)

	Challenge Coin
		As an owner of a challenge coin, the coin represents your affiliation, support or patronage to the organization minted on the coin.
		A challenge is made by withdrawing your own coin and raising it in the air or by tapping it on a bar or table.
		When you challenge someone, they are required to produce their coin within 60 seconds.
	www.emtt.org /challenge_coin911.htm (660 words)

	Apache Knife Challenge Coin
		The challenge is initiated by drawing your coin, holding it in the air by whatever means possible and state, scream, shout or otherwise verbally acknowledge that you are initiating a coin check.
		At the time of the challenge you are permitted one step and an arms reach to locate your coin.
		Coins placed in a "holder/clasp" and worn around the neck like a necklace are valid and are considered a coin.
	members.aol.com /redfeather88/apacheknife/ChallengeCoin.htm (1202 words)

	Net Sightings military challenge coin
		Coins in the early ages were predominately made from precious metals and used as a medium of exchange and wealth.
		Despite this, coins are still essential in today’s society, and with the widespread use of coin operated machines it is certain that coins will still be around for many years to come.
		As the net develops military challenge coin businesses, large and small, continue to offer more and more goods and services on the Internet Perhaps the biggest advantage that web based military challenge coin retailers have over main street military challenge coin providers is that costs are much less.
	www.net-sightings.com /coins/military-challenge-coin.htm (332 words)

	CHALLENGE COIN HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
		The coins are designed with mottos of the particular units they represent.
		Once the 10th Group coin was minted, the tradition began calling for each group member to procure and carry a coin at all times.
		The coin check was done primarily as a morale check to verify each unit member's team spirit/pride.
	www.chinapost1.org /file/news/CoinHistory.htm (735 words)

	Challenge coin, military coin,army coins,police coin,Police badge top supplier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		coins are also known as military coins, memorial coins, unit challenge coins, or unit coins, commander's coin, The coin represents affiliation, support or patronage to the organization minted on the coin.
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	Special Forces Coin Rules and History
		With so many nationalities — and varying proficiency in English in the 10th Special Forces Group, a coin was produced as a way to establish bona fides, “to identify guys in the unit without a whole lot of wrangling” troopers would show their coins to prove they were with the 10th.
		If the challenged could not produce his coin, he was required to buy a drink of choice for the member who challenged him.
		If the challenged member produced his coin, the challenging member was required to pay for the drink.
	www.sfalx.com /h_coin_rules_and_history.htm (1360 words)

	Military Challenge Coin \| Us Nickel Coin \| Daily Gold Coin Prices \| American Eagles Soccer Club
		Our us rare coin bullion reserve web presence is very new so we have not yet managed to provide lots of content, but what we have done so far is researched the very best morgan liberty peace dollars sites on the net.
		The continued success of electronic commerce means that rare coin shows online stores will provide very healthy revenue streams The chief advantage of web based military challenge coin traders have over shop front military challenge coin shops is that the operating costs are greatly reduced for many reasons.
		Being observant of the growth of online commerce military challenge coin on-line merchants will increase their market share and profits The biggest benefit that the web military challenge coin retailers have over traditional military coin holder merchant is that overall operational costs are significantly reduced.
	www.silentreverie.org /military-challenge-coin.htm (371 words)

	Challenge Coin Display Cases And Challenge Coins Tips (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The most popular challenge coins are navy challenge coins, marine corps challenge coins, army challenge coins, air force challenge coins and police challenge coins.
		Challenge coins are more precious than one can imagine – they usually worth a couple of bucks, but they have a sentimental value no one can evaluate.
		But one should remember that a challenge coin represents values before everything – support to the organization minted on the coin whether it is a navy challenge coin, marine corps challenge coin or any other organization.
	www.jodee.biz /articles/Article/Challenge-Coin-Display-Cases-And-Challenge-Coins-Tips/1374 (470 words)

	Challenge Coin Association
		Challenge Coin Association's Mission is to make the every day numismatist recognize our favorite coins as a major part of the coining industry.
		Since the inception of Challenge Coin Association on Feb. 11th, we are well on our way to being like any other exonumia organization.
		Challenge Coin Association and CCA member Northwest Territorial Mint are currently working together on a ground breaking project, to take our discussions past the third party venues such as eBay & Yahoo!
	www.challengecoinassociation.org (528 words)

	Misty Challenge Coin
		A challenge is made by raising your own coin in the air or by tapping it on a bar or table.
		When you challenge someone, he is required to produce his coin within 60 seconds.
		Your challenge coin is a treasured and respected representation of the organization minted on the coin!
	www.mistyvietnam.com /coin.html (668 words)

	NYPD "Third Watch" CHALLENGE COIN
		When a individual displays his coin he is challenging anyone to show their coin.
		For example a pocket,bag,wallet, etc. A coin my not be on a beltbuckle then it is a beltbuckle, it can not be on a key ring then it is a key ring.
		When a coin is displayed then the challengee is allowed to move one step to get to their coin.
	hometown.aol.com /fdnyemscoin/myhomepage/business.html (199 words)

	military challenge coin display
		Challenge Coins are a big tradition in the military and police...
		JJ Woodworks is the premier maker of wooden display cases to proudly display your military challenge coin collection.
		These unique Military Challenge Coin Holders are a great way to display your coins.
	www.coinscenter.info /wp-sites/19/military-challenge-coin-display.php (218 words)

	..::..Challenge Coin USA..::.., USA CHALLENGE COIN, lapel pins, Challenge coin, CUSTOM COIN 4U, POLICE BADGE, UNIT ...
		This goal was pursued by having a member challenge another member to show the medallion.
		If the challenged could not show the medallion, the challenged had to buy a drink of choice for the challenger.
		Challenge coins are great for police and fire departments, schools, retirements, weddings, colleges, fraternities, clubs and many more.
	www.challengecoinusa.com (254 words)

	Quality Challenge Coins
		The normal size for a challenge coin is 1.56 " in diameter and 3 mm thick.
		Find the size of the coin you would like to make on the left, then choose either Bronze, Silver or Gold metal finish and then decide if you want your coin plain, with color on one side, color on 2 sides or diamond cut edges with color on one or both sides.
		When the first coin is minted and painted, it will be scanned and placed online for your approval as soon as it passes quality control.
	www.challengecoin.net /challenge_coin_prices2.html (966 words)

	NIC Law Enforcement Supply - FBI Challenge Coin Q102
		One of the newest traditions in the world of elite military units is that of the Challenge Coin.
		These FBI challenge coins are cast in heavy bronze with deep relief.
		If you don’t have your FBI challenge coin now, then it is highly recommended you order yours today.
	www.nles.com /store/catalog/FBI_Challenge_Coin-p-951.html (175 words)

	Welcome to Miitary Challenge Coin .net - Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		There is no known catalog for challenge coins in the world, it’s mainly a hunt and search hobby and that what makes it so fun.
		Your thinking "Wait anyone can produce a coin display!" Your right, however we don't just do the normal, we believe firmly that when you are a collector that takes true pride in receiving coins or want to show off those hard to find coins, then you need to display them in the same fashion.
		Our coins are all hand-picked and some are custom designs from our designer on staff.
	www.militarychallengecoin.net (1163 words)

	The Challenge Coin Displays Source - Anthem Flag & Gift
		Challenge Coins have exploded in popularity in the military today.
		These coins are treasured by those that collect or receive them.
		These fine coin display racks are made in the USA.
	www.anthemflag.com /itemdetail2013.htm (149 words)

	Solid Wood 3 Tier Military Challenge Coin Display Rack
		These challenge coin racks will display your coins in an upright position in 3 rows where you can view them all at one time.
		If there is a coin you are looking for and it is not listed in our store please contact us and chances are we can find it for your collection.
		Charity Coin Shop.Com is the official Coin Appraiser for the North Carolina State Treasurer.
	www.charitycoinshop.com /sowo3tichcod.html (679 words)

	History of Challenge Coins (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		When the hands were clasped, the medallion was discreetly (and essentially invisibly) palmed into the hand of the recipient.
		A number of stories tell of similar handshake rituals in which a coin is palmed to a soldier to convey a reward for their heroism, but without the appearance of a bonus being bestowed.
		In order to restore safety to the challenge tradition, coins were mandated to be substituted for live rounds.
	www.municipalcoins.com /challengehistory.html (575 words)

	Spaatz Association Commemorative Challenge Coin
		The coins are die-struck under more than 1000 pounds of force by Northwest Territorial Mint in Auburn, Washington, minters of the CAP 60th Anniversary coin.
		The coin is available to collectors in gold-tone and antique brass finishes for gifts or incentives, and to Spaatz Award recipients in a limited edition, highly-polished "proof" finish in nickel silver.
		These coins are a potent reminder of the history being written today by our troops and make an excellent gift for spaatzen who've served in these historic military operations or a great addition to any coin collection.
	www.spaatz.org /mbr/coin.html (375 words)

	challenge-coin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Eventually the pilot made it back to his squadron, where it became a tradition to ensure all members carried their medallion or coin at all times.
		If the challenger could not produce his coin, he was required to purchase a drink of choice for the member who had challenged him.
		Regardless of how they are required, the history of the challenge coin remains a part of military tradition, and Marines will continue to display them proudly for years to come.
	www.hmm-364.org /challenge-coin.html (515 words)

	Challenge Coin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The front of the CCPOMBF challenge coin shows a blue shield, representative of the men and woman who wear a badge and who stand in the thin blue line.
		The text "Cumberland County Peace Officers' Memorial Benevolent Fund" is on the outer ring with the words "Rest Well Peace Officer/Job Well Done" on the inner part of the ring.
		The obverse of the CCPOMBF challenge coin features two roses under a blue shield, in which is inscribed the names of each Officer of the Peace who has given his life in the line of service to Cumberland County.
	www.ccpapeaceofficersmem.org /page2.html (155 words)

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