Custom metal coins from Ultimate Promotions are built for organizations that want a clean all-metal finish, real weight in the hand, and a design that holds its detail for years, whether that is a military unit recognition piece, a corporate milestone coin, or a limited collector run. As a trusted custom metal coin supplier with over 50 years of experience, we have worked with more than 25,000 organizations across the USA and Canada, delivering custom coins to the same consistent quality standard since 1971.Â
2-sided metal coins start with a low minimum order. Orders of 50 pieces or more qualify for free shipping. From government institutional programs to fraternal organizations and collector communities, we supply custom metal coins that carry sharp die-struck detail on both faces and a plated finish that stays premium through years of handling, with no enamel and no color fill; just the coin and the craftsmanship behind it.Â
When you hold a double-sided metal coin, you notice the substance immediately. The design lives in the metal itself; raised areas catch the light, recessed areas fall into shadow, and the contrast between the two is what gives the engraved coin its depth and character. That combination of tactile quality and understated finish is why custom metal coins remain one of the most respected coin styles across military, corporate, and institutional programs throughout North America.Â
Get a free quote for your custom metal coins and see exactly how your design will come to life. Our team will walk you through every step and come back with clear, no-surprise pricing from the start.Â
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What Are 2-sided Metal Coins?
2-sided metal coins are custom coins made by die-striking a precision design into a solid brass base on both faces, then electroplating the struck blank in your chosen metal finish. Unlike enamel coins, there is no color fill and no hand-applied enamel; the entire design is expressed through the relief of the metal and the quality of the plating. Every detail on the personalized challenge coin depends entirely on the sharpness of the die strike and the chosen finish to read clearly and hold its form over time.
How They're Made
During production, two precision steel dies are created, one for each face of the engraved coin, from your approved artwork. The brass blank is struck under high pressure using both dies, producing sharp, clean relief on the front and reverse. Raised borders, recessed backgrounds, fine text, unit crests, and detailed insignia all come to life through this process. Once struck, the coin is electroplated in your chosen finish and polished to bring out the full contrast between the raised and recessed areas, ensuring every detail of your personalized challenge coin stands out clearly.
What Makes Them Distinctive
That contrast is what makes a 2-sided metal coin so distinctive. Shiny finishes reflect light across the raised detail with a bright, polished surface. Antique finishes like gold, silver, and copper are selectively burnished so the high points catch the light while the recessed areas stay darker, adding depth and dimension that suits crests and insignia especially well. Each custom metal coin carries a fully custom design on both faces, giving you a weighty, considered piece that communicates identity and achievement without needing color to do it.
What Makes Custom Metal Coins the Right Choice?
Custom metal coins deliver something that enamel alternatives approach differently, a clean, all-metal look that feels timeless rather than decorative. When the design is strong enough to carry both faces without color, when the occasion calls for something restrained and classic, or when the antique aesthetic is exactly right for the piece, the double-sided metal coin is the one to order. Here is what sets it apart:
Custom Design on Both Faces
Every 2-sided metal coin carries a fully custom design on the front and the reverse. No blank backs, no unused space; both sides work together to tell the complete story of what the coin represents. One face typically holds the primary identity, a unit crest, company logo, or event emblem, while the reverse carries a motto, date, or secondary design that gives the personalized challenge coin its full meaning.
All-Metal Finish, No Enamel
The design is expressed entirely through the relief of the metal and the plating finish. Raised areas catch the light. Recessed areas sit in shadow. The result is a coin that reads as refined, intentional, and genuinely premium without relying on color to make an impact.
Antique and Shiny Finish Options
Shiny gold and silver finishes produce a bright, reflective surface that gives the raised detail strong visual definition. Antique finishes like gold, silver, and copper add depth and shadow that suit crests, unit insignia, and detailed artwork especially well. Both directions are available on every order of custom metal coins.
Dyed Finish Options
Dyed electroplating allows for you to select any color you wish to have.
Solid Brass Base
Every coin is struck from a brass blank, giving it the weight and density that makes custom metal coins satisfying to hold and worth keeping. The brass base takes the die strike cleanly and holds fine detail well through years of regular handling.
Five Standard Sizes
From 1 inch to 2 inches across, five standard sizes give you the flexibility to match the coin to the complexity of your design and the occasion it represents.
Free Artwork and Free Proofs
Both sides of your design are developed and proofed at no cost, with up to 5 proofs included free; additional proofs beyond that are $5 each.
Low Minimum Order
Start with a low minimum order per design. That makes custom metal coins accessible for small recognition programs, departmental orders, and limited collector runs, not just large institutional supply.
Extras Available
Edging options, clear protective coin cases, UV printing, and 3D elements are available as add-ons for orders that need something beyond the standard finish.
2-sided Metal Coins vs. 2-sided Enamel Coins: Key Differences
Both styles share a brass base, carry a custom design on both faces, come in the same five sizes, and follow the same production and shipping timeline. The difference is entirely in how the design is expressed, and that one difference determines which custom coin fits your program.
| Feature | 2-sided Metal Coin | 2-sided Enamel Coin |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Brass base | Brass base |
| Color Fill | None, all-metal finish only | Unlimited color fills, hard or soft enamel |
| Surface Finish | Raised and recessed metal in the same plated finish; design reads through relief and contrast | Raised metal lines with hand-filled enamel in recessed areas; soft enamel is textured, hard enamel is smooth and polished |
| Enamel Type | Not applicable | Soft enamel or hard enamel, your choice |
| Plating Options | Gold, silver, bronze, antique gold, antique silver, antique copper, black nickel, and dyed electroplating- your choice of color. | Gold, silver, bronze, antique gold, antique silver, antique copper, black nickel, and dyed electroplating- your choice of color. |
| Edging | Plain standard; rope and cut available as extras | Plain standard; rope and cut available as extras |
| Extras | Clear protective cases, UV print, 3D printing | Clear protective cases, UV print, 3D printing |
| Best for | Designs that read clearly through relief alone, crests, insignia, classic commemoratives | Designs that depend on color to communicate detail and branding |
| Minimum Order | Low minimum order; 50 pieces qualifies for free shipping | Low minimum order; 50 pieces qualifies for free shipping |
| Production Time | 12–15 business days | 12–15 business days |
| Transit Time | 3–5 business days | 3–5 business days |
| Artwork | Free, up to 5 proofs | Free, up to 5 proofs |
| Mold Fee | By size, valid 3 years | By size, valid 3 years |
In summary, if your design reads clearly through relief and finish alone, unit crests, insignia, and commemoratives where the all-metal look is exactly right, the 2-sided metal coin is the right choice. If your design depends on color to communicate the detail, the 2-sided enamel coin gives you unlimited color fills in either soft or hard enamel on both faces. Not sure which fits your design? Get a quote and our team will give you an honest recommendation.
From Artwork to Delivery: How to Order Custom 2-sided Metal Coins
As your custom metal coin supplier, Ultimate Promotions has been managing this process for organizations across the USA and Canada since 1971. Here is exactly how it works, from your first file submission to delivery at your door:
Send Your Design
Upload your artwork, crests, logos, or any reference you have for both faces. Rough concept or low-resolution file, our team develops production-ready artwork from what you provide at no extra charge. Any file format is accepted.
Receive Your Free Proof
Within 24 to 48 hours, you will receive a free digital proof showing both sides of the engraved coin, including design layout, finish selection, size, edging, and any selected add-ons, all confirmed before production starts, with up to 5 proofs included free and additional proofs beyond that at $5 each.
Request Unlimited Revisions
Revisions are unlimited before the dies are produced. You stay in full control until you are completely satisfied. Production on your custom metal coins only begins once you give written approval.
Die Production and Striking
Two precision steel dies are produced from your approved artwork, one for each face. Brass blanks are struck under high pressure using both dies, producing sharp, clean relief on both sides simultaneously.
Plating and Finishing
Each coin is electroplated in your chosen finish. Shiny finishes are polished to a bright, reflective surface. Antique finishes are selectively burnished to bring the raised detail forward and deepen the recessed areas, giving the coin its characteristic depth and dimension.
Edging
Any selected edge treatments like plain, rope, or cut are applied at this stage. Each coin receives a final polish and is checked for surface quality and finish consistency on both faces.
Quality Inspection
Every single coin is individually inspected for design sharpness, plating consistency, surface quality, and edge finish on both sides before packing. No batch sampling; every coin, every order.
Pack and Ship
Each custom metal coin is individually polybag-packed to protect the plating surface during transit. Orders ship with full tracking to any address in the USA or Canada.
Why Organizations Choose Ultimate Promotions as Their Custom Metal Coin Supplier
Since 1971, Ultimate Promotions has been supplying custom metal coins, lapel pins, medals, patches, and branded items to over 25,000 organizations across the USA and Canada. Whether the order is for 50 custom coins or several thousand, the approach and quality standards stay the same.
Here is what makes working with us consistent:
Over 50 Years of Supply Expertise
As a custom metal coin supplier since 1971, we have built trusted production partnerships over five decades. Every order is handled by a team that knows the process from first proof to final delivery and has seen nearly every variation of design brief, timeline, and specification that comes through.
Free Design Development
If your artwork needs vectorizing, adapting for coin production, or building from a rough concept, our team handles that at no extra charge. You get production-ready artwork for both faces without paying a separate design fee, with up to 5 proofs included free; additional proofs beyond that are $5 each
Manual Quality Control on Every Order
Every custom metal coin is individually inspected for design sharpness, plating consistency, surface quality, and edge finish before it ships. No batch sampling; every personalized challenge coin gets looked at before it leaves.
Government and Institutional Approved Supplier
Ultimate Promotions holds approved supplier status with federal, provincial, and municipal clients across the USA and Canada. The same standards that satisfy institutional procurement requirements apply to every order we fulfill, regardless of size.
Transparent, No-Surprise Pricing
The quote you receive reflects the actual cost of your order. No hidden fees, no surprises on the invoice. What you are quoted is what you pay.
Full North American Coverage
Reliable tracked shipping to the USA and Canada on all qualifying orders, with free shipping included on all orders of 50 pieces or more.
Trusted Custom Metal Coin Supplier
Recognized across the USA and Canada as a consistent and reliable custom metal coin supplier, from supporting low minimum orders for small departmental recognition programs all the way up to multi-thousand-piece national campaigns and institutional commemoratives.
Custom 2-sided Metal Coin Pricing & Bulk Order Discounts
The cost of custom metal coins is calculated based on coin size, quantity, chosen finish, and any add-ons such as edging, protective cases, or UV printing. A mold fee applies and is calculated based on the selected size; two dies are required for a 2-sided metal coin, one for each face. Molds are valid for three years from the date of the first order.
For recurring programs and annual campaigns, that three-year validity means the mold cost is only incurred once per design cycle, even across multiple order runs. Bulk pricing applies to all orders, with the per-unit cost decreasing as quantity increases. Ordering custom metal coins in larger runs consistently brings the per-piece cost down, making large-scale distribution more affordable over time.
Get a price today using the Get a Quote form for accurate pricing on your specific size, quantity, finish, and any add-on requirements. Our team will come back with a full breakdown and bulk discount tiers with no obligation.
Get Your Custom 2-sided Metal Coins Today
When the design is strong enough to carry both faces without color, when the clean contrast of raised metal and a quality plating finish is exactly the look you are after, custom metal coins deliver results that enamel alternatives simply approach from a different direction. The brass base gives you real weight and density. The die strike gives you sharp, lasting detail on both faces. The antique or shiny finish gives you a surface that holds its quality through years of regular handling.
WWhether you need a low minimum order of custom metal for a small team recognition program or several thousand for a large institutional or commemorative campaign, Ultimate Promotions has the production experience and supply network to deliver to your specifications with the same professional standards applied at every volume.
Get a price today. Share your designs for both sides, the size you have in mind, your preferred finish, and the quantity you need. Our team will come back with accurate pricing, bulk discount tiers, and free proof so you see exactly what you are getting before production begins. You can also explore our 2-sided enamel coin if you need color fills on both faces in soft or hard enamel, or our 1-sided metal coin if only the front face needs a custom design.
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Our team will come back with fast, itemized pricing for your specific order of custom 2-sided Metal Coins, with bulk discount tiers and a free proof; no obligation required.
Get a Free QuoteFrequently Asked Questions About Custom 2-Sided Metal Coins
Double-sided metal coins are custom coins made by die-striking a fully custom design into a solid brass base on both the front and reverse, then electroplating the struck coin in your chosen finish. There is no enamel fill; the entire design is expressed through the relief of the metal itself, with raised areas catching the light and recessed areas adding depth and shadow. As a custom metal coin supplier, Ultimate Promotions produces 2-sided metal coins with a low minimum order, and orders of 50 pieces or more qualify for free shipping.
The key difference is how the design is expressed. On a 2-sided metal coin, the design lives entirely in the metal, raised and recessed areas in the same plated finish, with no color fill at all. On a 2-sided enamel coin, the recessed areas are hand-filled with enamel color, either soft enamel for a textured, dimensional feel or hard enamel for a smooth, polished surface, with unlimited color fills available on both faces. Both styles use a brass base, come in the same five sizes, and share the same production timeline and minimum order. The decision comes down to whether your design needs color to communicate or whether it reads clearly through relief and finish alone.
Shiny gold, shiny silver, shiny bronze, antique gold, antique silver, antique copper, and black nickel are all available as standard, with additional finishes available on request. Antique finishes suit unit crests and detailed insignia especially well; the selective burnishing process deepens the recessed areas and highlights the raised detail in a way that adds real character to engraved coins.
We have a low minimum order, so small runs are welcome. Whether you need just a handful of coins for a recognition program or several thousand for a large institutional campaign, we can accommodate it. All orders qualify for free shipping to the USA and Canada.
Average production time is 12 to 15 business days from proof approval, followed by 3 to 5 business days in transit to the USA and Canada. We recommend placing your order at least 4 weeks before your event date to allow for full production and transit time.
A mold fee calculated by size applies to all new designs. Because a 2-sided metal coin requires a die for each face, two dies are created per order. The molds stay valid for three years from your first order date. Reorders of the same design within that window do not incur a new mold charge, making recurring campaigns and annual recognition programs more cost-effective after the first run.
2-sided metal coins are available in five standard sizes: 1 inch, 1.25 inch, 1.5 inch, 1.75 inch, and 2 inch. Our team will advise on the best size for your artwork when you get a quote.
Yes. The brass base and quality electroplating used on custom metal coins are built for years of regular handling. The all-metal construction with no enamel fill means there is nothing to chip or wear through; the design lives in the metal itself. Antique finishes are particularly resilient because the depth effect is achieved through plating and burnishing rather than a surface coating.
Yes. The reverse face carries a fully custom design, so any combination of text, mottos, dates, recipient names, or secondary artwork can be included as part of the die. Both faces are developed and proofed at no extra charge, giving you complete control over what appears on each side.
Vector formats (.ai, .pdf, and .eps) are preferred as they produce the sharpest die-strike results. If you do not have a vector file, whether it is a JPG, PNG, or hand-drawn sketch, our team handles all artwork development and vectorizing at no additional charge.
Ultimate Promotions has been supplying custom metal coins and promotional awards to organizations across the USA and Canada since 1971, over 50 years of consistent quality standards applied to every order regardless of size. Every order goes through manual quality inspection before shipping, artwork development is provided free of charge, and the quote you receive reflects the actual cost with no hidden fees. Trusted by over 25,000 organizations across North America, with approved supplier status for government and institutional clients.