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Challenge Coin Edging

No Coin Edge

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.

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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.

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Flat Diamond Cut

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.

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Cross Diamond Cut

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.

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Scalloped Edging

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.

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Rope Edging

Rope edging is a specialty type of edging which is not sharp and adds meaning to a coin instantly. When someone sees a rope on a coin it automatically reminds of people of the ocean. This could mean only one thing…this is the most common on the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard coins. You will not find this edging on other branches coins, and if you do it’s a rarity.

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.

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Reeded or Money Edge

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A money edge or reeded edge is the same thing you will find along the edge of a U.S. currency quarter or $25 piece. This is extremely uncommon because it really doesn’t help the coin out much in design. We discourage the use of this because of the lack of support it will give you and most of the time it tends to downgrade a coin’s worth.

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.