The Significance of Custom Sports Challenge Coins-Commemorating Athletic Achievements:
- Renae
- May 4, 2023
- 7 min read
Updated: Aug 14
We don’t just design challenge coins—we design moments that matter. In the world of sports, that means honoring the plays that shook stadiums, the leaders who changed the game, and the underdog teams who rose with grit and heart. Each of these coins is a time capsule—etched in metal, forged in legacy, and full of electric energy. From championship rings reimagined to Hall of Fame greatness and community pride, this collection celebrates the athletes, coaches, and stories that remind us why we show up, cheer loud, and believe.
Let’s dive into the coins that carry it all—one story, one fight, one unforgettable season at a time.
Atlanta Falcons NFL Football Custom Challenge Coin
This one came at us like a locker room chant you feel in your chest. Front and center, a color-filled falcon stares you down like it knows the play before you do—backed by the word “ETHOS” in raised metal, like a challenge to live up to it. We wrapped the border with the core traits that define the team’s identity—Unselfish. Toughness. Emotional IQ. Growth Mindset. (YES, we cried in the design meeting. We regret nothing.)
And then you flip it—boom. All-black falcon. All-business energy. No frills, no fluff, just straight-up grit. Around it? The kind of language that makes you want to run through a wall: “Institutions Get the Behaviors They Reward” and the eternal hype phrase: “Get Some.” Red gems flash along the rim like warning lights (or victory lights, depending on what side of the scoreboard you’re on). And that outer edge? “Rise Up.” Always.
Chicago Bears Scouting Challenge Coin
Etched in grit and glory, the Chicago Bears Scouting Challenge Coin is a full-throttle tribute to a team that redefined toughness. From the bold blue “100” stamped at center to the orange-ringed names of Hall of Fame legends like Walter Payton and Dick Butkus, this coin roars with history. Every detail—down to the raised silver figures and nods to the Staleys era—is a masterclass in storytelling. Flip it, and the hand holding a challenge coin says it all: the legacy of scouting runs deep in Chicago.
See the full design and product details → Chicago Bears Challenge Coin
UFC 247 and UFC 246 Custom Challenge Coins
Two nights. Four warriors. One unforgettable coin drop. The UFC 247 custom challenge coin captures the fire of Houston’s Feb. 8, 2020 card—etched with the fierce stare-downs of Shevchenko vs. Chookagian and Jones vs. Reyes, set in grayscale metal so textured it practically pulses. From the split-color names to the second-round intensity, this coin hits like a glove to the jaw. Then there’s UFC 246, with McGregor’s bold tricolor entrance and Cowboy’s Texas badge grit—two stories fused into one coin that flips like a true rivalry.
See the full design and product details → UFC 247 and UFC 246 Challenge Coins
Coach Lou Holts Presidential Medal of Freedom
This challenge coin doesn’t whisper “legacy”—it declares it in gold. With the Presidential Medal of Freedom gleaming at its center—bold white star, golden eagles, deep red backing—it captures a moment where sports met national honor. Flip it, and Coach Lou Holtz himself stares back with quiet fire, framed by the emblems of every team he ever led into battle (yes, even the Jets). Around it? Proof of impact etched in red: six programs to bowl games, four to top-20 rankings. This isn’t just a football coin. It’s a tribute to grit, leadership, and a life built on belief.
See the full design and product details → Lou Holtz Challenge Coin
Mariano Rivera Presidential Medal of Freedom Challenge Coin
This coin radiates legacy. From the glimmering replica of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rivera’s golden likeness mid-pitch, every inch is etched with reverence for the greatest closer in baseball history. The red border carries his own words—“a player who was always there for others”—like a whispered promise across generations. And YES, the Hall of Fame date is there too, honoring the first-ever unanimous inductee. This isn't just a baseball coin—it's a story of grace, grit, and greatness.
See the full design and product details → Mariano Rivera Challenge Coin
And yes—we also designed a baseball.
Because some legacies deserve multiple mediums. For the Mariano Rivera Foundation, we created a commemorative baseball that’s just as meaningful as the coin. Featuring Rivera’s iconic #42, rich red stitching, and a design that honors his commitment to empowering youth through education, this piece hits different—in the best way. It’s not just memorabilia. It’s mission in motion.
Ray Lewis Custom Challenge Coins
Two coins. One legend. The Ray Lewis Challenge Coins hit like a thunderclap in gold and grit—each one a layered tribute to #52’s unstoppable career. The smaller coin brings the Hall of Fame heat, pairing a golden Ravens-era Lewis with his biggest accolades etched in stone-like precision. The larger one? Scripture-wrapped, stat-loaded, and anchored by Lewis’s own fierce likeness—this football coin doesn’t whisper legacy; it roars it.
See the full design and product details → Ray Lewis Challenge Coins
Razorbacks Custom Challenge Coins
Hunter Yurachek challenge coin
Some coins whisper legacy—this one booms it. The Hunter Yurachek challenge coin opens with a championship roar: bold Arkansas branding, a red ring screaming “Home of Champions,” and a black border packed with golden proof—Olympians, national titles, SEC domination. Flip it, and leadership takes center stage, with two versions of Yurachek: one in stoic raised gold, the other alive with color and presence. It’s all anchored by his personal mantra—“When adversity knocks on your door… change the waters”—etched like scripture, backed by the unstoppable Razorback.
See the full design and product details → Razorbacks Challenge Coin
Matsko and Vardy custom challenge coins
The Matsko and Vardy custom challenge coins bleed Razorback red. The University of Arkansas challenge coin feels like standing under Old Main on a crisp game day—rooted in tradition, electric with pride. One side anchors the “One Razorback” mission with the iconic U of A logo, SEC emblem, and university seal, wrapped in bold color and even bolder purpose. Flip it, and the raised gold Running Razorback leaps forward, framed by red and white with a heartbeat message: support for the student-athlete, powered by leaders like Scott Varady and John Matusco.
See the full design and product details → Razorbacks Challenge Coin
2020 Baseball Opening Day Sports Challenge Coin
This coin doesn’t just mark a season—it marks a moment in history. With “Reopening America” etched beneath the White House, and nods to Fauci’s first pitch and Mariano Rivera’s symbolic presence, this design captures the strange, sacred magic of a sport returning during crisis. Flip it, and July 23, 2020, stands loud and proud—wrapped in red, white, and blue, anchored in Nationals Park, and framed by the words “America’s Favorite Pastime.” This isn’t just a baseball coin. It’s resilience, it’s unity, it’s the sound of a first pitch when the world was holding its breath.
See the full design and product details → 2020 Baseball Opening Day Challenge Coin
Playaz Invitational Golf Custom Challenge Coin
This coin? It’s a whole vibe. On the front, a silver golfer mid-swing practically moves off the metal—set against vivid greens and a flying ball stamped “Established 2003,” like a shoutout to two decades of epic drives and unforgettable putts. But it’s the back that really steals your breath: a dreamy, Curt Teich–style postcard tribute to Tampa, with palm trees, vintage lettering, and a dose of beachside nostalgia that feels like summer frozen in silver. From the rallying cry “Tee it High, Let it Fly” to the city’s name in raised, image-filled letters, this coin captures the full heart and heritage of one legendary tournament.
See the full design and product details → Playaz Invitational Golf Challenge Coin
Ohio Warriors Sled Hockey Custom Sports Challenge Coin
This coin doesn’t just honor grit—it radiates it. With a jagged silver edge that feels battle-forged and a center logo that’s pure momentum (sled, stick, and all), the Ohio Warriors design is a salute to every veteran who traded combat boots for blades. Framed by red, white, and blue and proudly marked with each coin’s individual number, it captures the team’s identity like a war cry in metal. Flip it and the reverse hits just as hard—with the USA Warriors emblem at the core, ringed by all five military branches and wrapped in two words that say it all: “Hockey Heals.”
See the full design and product details → Ohio Warriors Challenge Coin
Lone Star Warriors Custom Challenge Coin
This one hits hard—in the best, most honorable way. With its bold green center and crisp “LS” logo flanked by black and silver, the front of this coin carries the kind of strength that doesn’t flinch. Flip it, and it’s all heart: American and Texas flags fly side-by-side, a hockey player charges forward, and the words “FAMILY, TEAM, BROTHERHOOD” ring out like a vow. Every line, every emblem, every quote etched here was chosen to honor warriors who’ve already given everything—and to say: we still stand with you.See the full design and product details → Lone Star Warriors Challenge Coin
AYSO SOCCER Sports Challenge Coin
AYSO Atoka Challenge CoinThis coin radiates pure youth soccer energy—gleaming silver, bold blue, and motion-red details that practically sprint off the surface. “Atoka” takes center field, surrounded by a mission so clear you can hear the sideline cheers: enriching children’s lives through sport. Flip it, and you’re staring into a silver goal net mid-score—YES, we obsessed over the net texture, and YES, it was worth it. Every element is grounded in AYSO’s six philosophies, stamped in raised metal like the character-defining building blocks they are.
See the full design and product details → AYSO Soccer Challenge Coin
Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club 90th Anniversary Custom Challenge Coin
This one doesn’t just shine—it glows with 90 years of heart. The Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club anniversary coin centers on a radiant gold “90” that screams celebration, surrounded by purpose-packed layers of mottos, values, and history. Flip it, and the founders stand tall in raised gold, backed by their original clubhouse—because legacy isn’t just remembered, it’s felt. From the red-ringed motto to the final mic drop—“Everyone Plays”—this coin honors a club that’s shaped better men and women for nearly a century.
See the full design and product details → Founders of Boys and Girls Club Challenge Coin
Every coin in this collection started as a conversation—about legacy, pride, honor, and the power of sport to shape lives. But once we put pen to sketch and metal to mold, they became something more: a way to remember what it felt like to win, to lead, to belong. Whether you’re a die-hard fan, a former player, or someone who just loves the roar of a crowd on game day, these coins speak your language.
And if you’ve got a sports story that deserves to be told in metal, we’re here. Ready to design your moment.
Contact us today to start creating your own piece of history.
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