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Custom Hard Enamel Challenge Coins:
A Classic Choice for Life's Meaningful Moments
Hard enamel is considered the second-most-popular style for challenge coins, right behind soft enamel. These coins have a timeless, high-end appearance that makes a dazzling first impression on any occasion.

Hard Enamel Coin
Hard Enamel Coin
Hard Enamel Coin

What is a hard enamel challenge coin?

Like with soft enamel coins, hard enamel challenge coins begin as die struck pieces. Paint is added to the recessed areas, but unlike with soft enamel coins, that paint is poured all the way to the top. This creates a uniform surface without the raised edges that soft enamel coins are known for. After the colorfill, the challenge coins are heat-treated to dry and harden the enamel. Then, they are plated with a metal like gold, silver, or bronze and polished to a high, lustrous shine. This results in a smooth and glassy finish versus the textured, ridged feel of soft enamel.

Hard enamel pins have a sleek, professional look and durable finish that many customers prefer. What's more, they can be cut into an array of shapes and sizes. Despite its versatility, hard enamel may not be the ideal choice if your coin design has a large amount of detail—like fine lettering. This is because these details tend to get buffed away during the polishing process, which can compromise your design.

Hard Enamel Coin
Hard Enamel Coin
Hard Enamel Coin

Key Features of Hard Enamel Challenge Coins

Smooth, glossy surface
High-end, jewelry-like appearance
Durable, scratch-resistant finish
Higher price point than soft enamel coins
Makes a meaningful gift
Ideal for: Awards, membership tokens, anniversaries

What are hard enamel challenge coins used for?

With their upscale appearance and quality construction, hard enamel challenge coins resemble fine jewelry. That's why they're a frequent choice for:

Military challenge coins Navy challenge coins Marine Corps challenge coins Masonic challenge coins Police challenge coins Army challenge coins Air Force challenge coins Firefighter challenge coins Employee recognition challenge coins Award challenge coins Membership challenge coins Anniversary challenge coins

Key Features of Hard Enamel Challenge Coins

Smooth, glossy surface
High-end, jewelry-like appearance
Durable, scratch-resistant finish
Higher price point than soft enamel coins
Makes a meaningful gift
Ideal for: Awards, membership tokens, anniversaries

What are hard enamel challenge coins used for?

With their upscale appearance and quality construction, hard enamel challenge coins resemble fine jewelry. That's why they're a frequent choice for:

Military challenge coins Navy challenge coins Marine Corps challenge coins Masonic challenge coins Police challenge coins Army challenge coins Air Force challenge coins Firefighter challenge coins Employee recognition challenge coins Award challenge coins Membership challenge coins Anniversary challenge coins

Hard Enamel Coin
Hard Enamel Coin

Order Your Custom Hard Enamel Coins Today

Whether you're already set on a design—or you need some creative inspiration from our experts—we're ready to help you create your ultimate challenge coin. Our knowledgeable team is on hand to guide you through every phase of the process. In fact, you'll work with the same person from the moment you submit your order to the time your custom challenge coins arrive on your doorstep.

View pricing for custom hard enamel coins or start your order now. Questions? Give us a call at 800-890-2789 or email us at info@sunsetpinsandcoins.com.

Color on Both Sides

Color on Both Sides
(Up to 7 Colors per Side)

Size 50 100 300 500 1000 2000
Size1.5” 50$7.08Total $354 100$4.89Total $489 300$4.50Total $1350 500$4.43Total $2215 1000$4.35Total $4350 2000$4.30Total $8600
Size1.75” 50$7.82Total $391 100$5.35Total $535 300$4.96Total $1488 500$4.92Total $2460 1000$4.87Total $4870 2000$4.82Total $9640
Size2” 50$8.55Total $427.5 100$5.79Total $579 300$5.47Total $1641 500$4.52Total $2260 1000$5.37Total $5370 2000$5.32Total $10640
Size2.25” 50$9.17Total $458.5 100$6.35Total $635 300$6.01Total $1803 500$5.95Total $2975 1000$5.88Total $5880 2000$5.83Total $11660
Size2.5” 50$10.11Total $505.5 100$7.25Total $725 300$6.91Total $2073 500$6.79Total $3395 1000$6.78Total $6780 2000$6.73Total $13460
Size2.75” 50$11.01Total $550.5 100$7.82Total $782 300$7.50Total $2250 500$7.27Total $3635 1000$7.12Total $7120 2000$7.07Total $14140
Size3” 50$12.06Total $603 100$8.38Total $838 300$8.09Total $2427 500$7.72Total $3860 1000$7.48Total $7480 2000$7.43Total $14860
Size3.25” 50$15.53Total $776.5 100$9.09Total $909 300$8.76Total $2628 500$8.38Total $4190 1000$8.09Total $8090 2000$7.72Total $15440
Size3.5” 50$16.93Total $846.5 100$9.85Total $985 300$9.49Total $2847 500$9.06Total $4530 1000$8.75Total $8750 2000$8.34Total $16680
Size3.75” 50$18.47Total $923.5 100$10.68Total $1068 300$10.28Total $3084 500$9.82Total $4910 1000$9.47Total $9470 2000$9.02Total $18040
Size4” 50$20.17Total $1008.5 100$11.60Total $1160 300$11.16Total $3348 500$10.65Total $5325 1000$10.27Total $10270 2000$9.77Total $19540