Bring Your Vision to Life with Custom VFW Coins

At 4Heros, we offer a wide range of manufacturing techniques to turn your design into a custom coin that stands out. From 3D zinc and soft enamel to cut-outs, offset print, glitter, and translucent finishes. We also produce custom medallions using these same high-quality methods.

Each of our coins is crafted from durable materials like brass, zinc, iron, ceramic, or clay. We use both standard and custom dies, allowing your coin to feature a completely original design or incorporate one of our VFW die sides.

Take a look at the gallery below to explore some of the unique challenge coins we’ve created. Every piece is made with precision, purpose, and a commitment to quality. If you can dream it, we can help you create a coin that reflects your story, your values, and your pride.

CHALLENGE COIN HISTORY:

The tradition of “Challenge Coins” originated during World War I. American volunteers had formed flying squadrons. Each member of one of these squadrons had a solid bronze medallion produced by the squadron’s wealthy lieutenant. One member of this squadron escaped from German captivity and was recaptured by the French. The French were about to execute the American not knowing he was a friend. But the squadron medallion worn by the American was recognized by one of the French. The American flyer’s life was spared. During & after World War I, a tradition began to ensure that members carried their coin at all times. This goal was pursued by having a member challenge another member to show the coin. If the challenged could not show the coin, the challenged had to buy a drink of choice for the challenger. If the challenged could show a coin, the challenger had to buy the drink. For many years after World War I, surviving members kept this tradition alive.