Despite being larger than coin money you might carry in your pocket, challenge coins can easily fit in the palm of your hand. It is common for them to be between 1.5″ and 1.75″, but they can also be larger.
Depending on the detail you plan to put on the coin, you will need to determine the correct size. Fine details in your artwork are of the highest quality in coins around 1.75″.
Having custom shapes makes your coin very unique to your organization or group, and it doesn’t have to be round. You can create automobiles for car clubs, airplanes for pilot clubs, or badges for firefighters and law enforcement, or the military.Adding cutouts to your coin design will reduce the coin’s surface area, so keep this in mind when designing your coin. If you want to achieve the look you want, you may need to order a coin that is a bit bigger.
Depending on the style of your challenge coin, you will need a different size coin. When designing a challenge coin that can be used as a bottle opener, you should aim for a height of at least 2″ and a width of not less than 1.75″. A large enough tool will provide you with enough leverage to open a bottle.
You can display large coins of 2″ or larger on a shelf or desk. Intricate designs are possible, but they are also difficult to carry around.
A coin’s weight should also be considered, especially if the recipient will carry it in their pocket. Material composition can affect its weight.
Approximately 1.95 to 2.15 ounces will be the weight of a coin that is 2 inches, 1.5 ounces will be the weight of a coin that is 1.5 inches, and 1.75 ounces will be the weight of a coin that is 1.5 inches.