"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds."That's the official motto of the United States Postal Service. And it sums up the hardy spirit the post office has been known for ever since 1775, when Benjamin Franklin took charge as the very first postmaster general.Like its Wild West cousin, the legendary Pony Express, the Postal Service has another motto, too: "The mail must go through!" On a typical delivery day, the USPS sorts and delivers roughly 700 million pieces of mail – an average of 4,877 pieces […]
Are you familiar with challenge coins? If you're in the military or law enforcement, you've undoubtedly heard of them. You probably even own some. But did you know that these distinctive coins are also used by other organizations, from schools and businesses to sports teams, nonprofits, and fan clubs? What's more, their popularity is growing – and with good reason. These classy commemorative coins provide an inexpensive yet meaningful way to boost morale, reward achievement, and build team cohesion. No wonder so many people love them! What, Exactly, Are Challenge Coins? Technically, they're not coins at all. Though they're often […]
Prefer something out of the ordinary? Ready to make a stunning impression with eye-popping photo realism? Consider offset printed lapel pins. These detailed full-color pins represent your business, club, team, or fandom with show-stopping brilliance and accuracy. They're truly in a league of their own. And they're available for easy ordering in sizes from .75 inch to 1.5 inch and in quantities from 100 to 10,000 or more.How Do Offset Lapel Pins Differ from Enamel Pins?Both enamel pins and offset pins start out the same way. We create a custom die (or replica) of your artwork.But that's where the resemblance […]
Sometimes you just want something simple – a classic, timeless lapel pin that can serve a wide range of purposes.Consider Die-Struck Lapel PinsDie-struck pins are crafted in much the same way as enamel pins. A die – a mold of the pin design – is stamped into a strip of metal.But that’s where the similarity ends. Unlike soft and hard enamel pins, traditional die-struck pins have no enamel fill at all. Instead, they’re plated with a decorative metal like gold, silver, or copper. Sometimes, they’re also antiqued for a weathered vintage effect.This process gives die-struck pins their distinctive elegant look, […]
Looking for a classier way to represent your group or event? Consider hard enamel lapel pins from Sunset Pins and Coins. Available in sizes ranging from .75 inch to 2 inches, these dressy, elegant pins differ from soft enamel pins in several significant way.