No edging on a challenge coin is a popular feature. In fact about 75% of all coins created come without a special edging. It reduces cost, irregular coin productions and saves everyone in the process a headache. This type of edging is appropriate when:

• Money needs to be saved
• The edging will not enhance the design
• Certain plating’s will not allow for it.
• Completely unsure about edging

Here is what a no edge looks like. You can see it is without anything but a solid metal lining around the coin.

Twisted Diamond Cut

With a twisted diamond cut edge you get a little style with your coin. It adds the extra flair some are looking for. This is by far one of the most common edgings that people will request on their coin. This style does add on average a $.15 per coin. To some it is worth it, and to others they can live without.

Pros:

• Looks sharp in the sunlight
• Can give you the look of a two-tone coin without actually getting two-tone

Cons:

• Can scratch other coins if the edges are sharp
• Additional cost
• Detracts from the appeal of some coins

As you can see this is one of those personal choices. This is usually reserved for a coin that is 1.75” or larger in diameter. The cut can overwhelm a smaller coin.

Flat diamond cuts add a more classy appeal to a coin without giving it spirals and light surfaces throughout. This is a subtle cut that looks good on a 1.5” or 1.75” coin. This is not for everyone as it is going to add to the overall cost of the project, about $.17 each coin.

Pros:

• Light is attractive off the surface of the coin
• Makes the coin classy and not understated

Cons:

• Can scratch other coins if they are close to each other
• Can add to a budget quickly

This is not an often picked edging but it does come in handy from time to time when you want your coin to stand out from the mundane.

Cross diamond cuts are truly an animal of their own. It possesses a lot of the qualities the scalloped coin has. It’s a beautiful cut that doesn’t take away from the design and really adds a true touch of class to a coin. This is not a cheap edging though and can bulk your order up a little. This is reserved for coins that are 2” in diameter or larger.

Pros:

• A true beauty when you can actually find a coin with it
• Looks like a lining of diamonds because of all the little light refracting areas

Cons:

• A little expensive adding about $.22 to each unit

This is a very reserved edging you would find on a dignitary’s coin and well deserved. It is not a common add-on a fighter squadron gets or anything.

Scalloped edging is like buying a house in cash in Cape Cod. This is the upper echelon of coins. This is almost impossible to find because of the fitting size of the coin that this looks right on is anything 2” in diameter and larger. A truly unique and lovely add on if done correctly.

Pros:

• Beautiful if done correctly
• Brings your coin to a whole new level
• Does not scratch other coins
• Doesn’t take from the design

Cons:

• Adds about $.18 to each coin
• Not common, so many don’t know this one

This is an awesome add-on if you can swing it but we know this is not always going to be possible because of the required coin it takes.

Pros:

• Looks really cool
• Gives a distinct style to the coins
• Does not scratch other coins

Cons:

• Adds about $.13 to each unit

Not very many cons on this edging, so if you like it then why not try it out…unless you’re not in the USN or USCG.

Pros:

• It feels nice to run your finger across in your pocket when you’re bored
• It makes the coin look like a big quarter

Cons:

• It’s a waste of money adding almost $.18 to each coin
• Does nothing for the aesthetics of the coin
• Can scratch other coins that maybe touch

You can see we as a company are not much of fans of the money edge. We will always advise against it but will put it on if insisted upon. The image doesn’t really help with seeing the edge but if you ever had a quarter you can use your imagination.