Challenge Coin Size Chart

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  1.5" Challenge Coins — About 38.1 mm
  
  1.5-inch coins are the smallest standard size and are perfect for situations where portability matters. Units and organizations often use them for quick recognition, training completions, volunteer appreciation, or pocket tokens meant to be carried daily.
  They fit easily in a wallet or uniform pocket, making them great for morale boosts and handshake gifts. Even with their compact size, they still allow for simple logos, short mottos, and clean line work. If you're looking for a practical coin that people can keep with them at all times, 1.5" is an excellent choice.
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  1.75" Challenge Coins — About 44.5 mm
  
  1.75-inch coins hit the sweet spot between size and detail. It’s one of the most popular dimensions across the military, police departments, fire services, clubs, and event organizers.
  This size offers enough space for most artwork—crests, seals, symbols, and detailed text—while still being comfortable to carry. Whether you're making team coins, graduation coins, command tokens, or community-focused designs, 1.75" delivers a balanced feel that works for almost every purpose.
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  2" Challenge Coins — About 50.8 mm
  
  A 2-inch challenge coin has a strong presence and is widely viewed as a “premium standard” size. It’s large enough to capture intricate design elements like landscapes, building silhouettes, 3D emblems, or layered color fills, yet small enough to hand out at ceremonies or tuck into a presentation box.
  Many choose this size for command coins, retirement gifts, police unit coins, and commemorative pieces marking major achievements or historic events. If you want your artwork to truly stand out, 2" gives you room to make it memorable.
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  2.25" Challenge Coins — About 57.2 mm
  
  2.25-inch coins feel solid in the hand, making them ideal for moments that deserve extra recognition. This size is often selected for promotions, long-service awards, unit anniversaries, special edition coins, or challenge coins that need layered 3D sculpting.
  The additional space lets you incorporate more storytelling—timelines, mottos, badges, or dual-theme artwork on each side. Many collectors appreciate 2.25" pieces because they display well on shelves, stands, and shadow boxes.
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  2.5" Challenge Coins — About 63.5 mm
  
  At 2.5 inches, challenge coins step into a more collectible and display-focused category. This size is perfect when your design includes complex scenes, multiple symbols, or detailed backgrounds that would feel crowded on a smaller coin.
  They are often used for limited editions, special leadership presentations, historic commemorations, and premium sets. The larger diameter gives your coin a real sense of weight and presence—something people immediately notice when they pick it up.
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  2.75" Challenge Coins — About 70 mm
  
  2.75-inch coins make a bold and impressive statement. This size allows for detailed 3D sculpting, multi-level plating, full panoramic artwork, or illustration-style designs that span across the entire coin.
  They’re popular for gala events, major organizational milestones, museum collections, and top-tier recognition pieces. These coins are usually intended for display rather than everyday carry, and they stand out immediately in any challenge coin collection.
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  3" Challenge Coins — About 76.2 mm
  
  A 3-inch challenge coin is truly oversized and commands attention. These coins are often the centerpiece of a collection—chosen for high-rank presentations, commemorating historic achievements, foundation anniversaries, or large-scale challenge coin series.
  The larger surface gives you room to tell a fuller story with richer detail. A 3-inch coin feels more like a medallion and is usually displayed in cases or plaques. If you want a piece that truly stands out and leaves a lasting impression, this size delivers maximum impact.

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