Challenge coins can enhance team spirit
Posted by arun on December 18th, 2014
Coins consisting of the sign or emblem of an organization are popularly known as challenge coins. Nowadays these coins can be ordered to be made at various stores and various forms of customizations for different occasions. Some collect these as part of their hobby of collecting coins, while some get the embossment done for a particular occasion and present it as an unforgettable gift to their special ones. The coin material, color, design, text on the coin, graphics, and other characteristic features of the coin can be made so effectively creatively these days, that whether it is a gift or a company logo, people would be bound to admire the coins.
Those who belong to the particular organization carry these embossed coins as a mark of identity and also to prove their connection with the organization, whose coin they are carrying. The system of these kinds of coins was implemented initially, but the military workforce. There are too many sources associated with the invention and inception of these coins; however the most popularly accepted fact is that they were first introduced during World War I. Every organization desires to have their custom challenge coins to stand out as unique impactful and impressive. So they customize the design of their respective coins using their organization’s tagline, along with their company's emblem and motto etc. engraved on it. The feeling of unity, motivation, and team spirit arises among the coin holders and they feel more strongly associated with the organization when they carry the customized coins. Creative designers are coming up sooner than ever, seeing the rising demand for the custom challenge coins. These coins are perfect for Fraternal Organizations, Church Groups, Sports Teams, Clubs, Business Associations, Scout Troops, Charities, military, and ROTC Units.
Military challenge and collectible coins are known to demarcate support, membership and patronage of the coin bearer. The military customized coins are cherished and esteemed representations of their establishment. Commanders have preferred using specially imprinted military coins which help perk up the self-esteem, and promote unity, team spirit and the feeling of respect towards service members owing to their hard work. The unique chalenge coins distinct for each organization represent their pride about their individuality, and camaraderie and they are wonderful reminders of the group or team or organization one belongs to. These coins indeed bond groups and group members together. These coins can also be of help to test the faithfulness or level of loyalty for an employee towards an organization. People, who cannot produce the coins, when asked to show, prove that they not carrying it regularly with them and that they d not feel obliged to have the coin. This proves they are either not happy to be a part of the organization or are plain disloyal.
