Australian Army Coins
What’s In An Edge?
You know those fluted (they’re actually reeded) edges — the little grooves around the edge of many coins? They originally existed for a very practical anti-theft reason.
Make the Moment Last
Why the best recognition programs all share one thing in commonThere is a challenge coin in a drawer somewhere that a man received twenty-two years ago, on the last day of his deployment. He doesn’t remember exactly where he put his service certi...
Yes Size Matters (Sometimes)
When it comes to challenge coins, size definitely gets noticed.In Australia, the sweet spot for most custom challenge coins sits around the 45–50mm mark. It’s the size most people naturally gravitate toward — large enough to feel substantial in t...
Challenge Coins — The Manufacturing Process
DESIGN & ARTWORKThe process starts with a concept sketch or digital design. Artists create detailed artwork specifying shape, size typically 38–50 mm), thickness, and any custom elements like cutouts or spinning parts.DIE STRIKING (MOULD CREA...
The Quick Server Shift. Not.
Well… that took slightly longer than expected. 😅After some server-swapping adventures, our email issues are finally sorted and everything is back up and running normally again.Thanks for your patience while we wrestled the internet gremlins. ...
Beyond Your Time In …
When we morphed into Precision Mint, the concept was built around a simple idea: recognition should feel personal, lasting, and worth keeping. We create custom challenge coins, badges, key rings, and memorabilia for teams, units, organisations, and e...
The Coin That Wasn’t What It Seemed
You clicked "accept quote" on something that glowed like a relic from a Hollywood prop room. Sadly though, what arrived was a different story entirely — and you're not alone.The satchel arrives. You tear it open with the enthusiasm of someone who...
Custom Challenge Coins: What to Consider Before You Order
Challenge coins carry weight — literally and symbolically. Whether you're commissioning them for a military or police unit, a corporate milestone, or a collector's edition, the decisions you make before placing your order determine everything about t...
The Secret Reason Enamel Lines Are Raised on Challenge Coins
It looks like decoration. It's actually engineering — and it's been quietly protecting the colour and meaning of these coins for over a century.Pick up a soft enamelled challenge coin — a real one, minted with care — and run your thumb across its fac...
Imagine …
Imagine surviving deployment … only to fail the coin check at the pub. Just saying.