What are challenge coins?

Challenge coins are unique coins that show that you’re a part of an organization. It can also represent your rank within that organization. If you perform certain duties well, your reward could be a challenge coin. Lately, brands have started using challenge coins as a way to spread their brand around. They’ll give them away at tradeshows.

Who is a passionate collector of challenge coins?

"A Passionate Collector: Collector: Adam Mulholland, Passion: Challenge Coins". Antiques & Collecting: 60, 64. ^ "History of the Military Challenge Coin". U.S. Air Force Wire Dawgs. Archived from the original on 11 November 2007. ^ Myers, William J. (April 2007). "Meet the Challenge". The Numismatist: 64–65.

How do first responder challenge coins work?

First responder challenge coins work about the same way as the military ones do. You can receive one for exceptional service. Law enforcement and firefighters both use challenge coins as an award. Government agencies and politicians often give out challenge coins to first responders as well.

What is a hunter killer challenge coin?

A challenge coin is presented in a handshake to Gerard Butler's character in the 2018 film Hunter Killer. Mystery Science Theater 3000 had challenge coins available for purchase commemorating their 30th anniversary on their 2018 30th anniversary "Watch Out For Snakes" Live Tour.