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We take great pride in supporting our troops
With hundreds of Coin providers, the search for the best supplier may seem like a daunting task. With 15 years of experience,
we are confident that we can fulfill your needs and special requests.
Custom Coins
We produce high-quality custom minted coins, tokens, medallions, and key chains. Working in many metal finishes, our highly skilled engravers faithfully reproduce your custom coins in bronze, we
can also make coins in aluminum, brass, pewter and even fine silver or gold.
We custom make military, police and fire department coins and governmental and municipal coins and medallions.
- Whether minting commemorative or numismatic medals and medallions, coins, tokens, key chains, lapel pins, The Monterey Lapel Pins Company is proud to uphold the highest standards of minting quality.
- Military and Challenge Coins, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, EMS, Fire and Police Department. We got it all.
- Please review the Pricing Your Custom Coin Guide
and if you have any questions about the process, please contact us.
Our Coins are DIE-STRUCK from Bronze, not die cast!
Available Finishes
- Antique Bronze
- The most popular of our custom coins. Coated with an antiquing catalyst. The raised areas illuminate against the dark recesses when polished, giving it a sophisticated and unique look.
- Antique Copper
- Reddish brown in color and made from solid copper. Coated with an antiquing catalyst. The raised areas illuminate against the dark recesses when polished, giving it a sophisticated and unique look.
- Antique Gold
- Coated with an antiquing catalyst. The raised areas illuminate against the dark recesses when polished, giving it a sophisticated and unique look.
- Antique Silver
- Coated with an antiquing catalyst. The raised areas illuminate against the dark recesses when polished, giving it a sophisticated and unique look.
- Rhodium
- The use of rhodium plating on our coins has become increasingly popular with our customers. Rhodium is a member of the platinum metals group. Rhodium was first isolated in 1803 and the primary sources for rhodium are in Russia, South Africa, and Canada.
Rhodium has an extraordinary resistance to most acids and corrosive substances and it has great Hardness and high reflectivity. It is one of the few white metals that will remain bright and reflective under most conditions. One of the minor trade offs for plating with rhodium instead of silver is that the rhodium finish will not be as bright or reflective as a silver finish. Rhodium reflects about 71%-80% of the light rays that strike it. Silver reflects up to 94% of all incidental light that strikes it. However, over the long term rhodium will stay brighter than silver because of its great resistance to tarnishing. Rhodium has an almost identical look as Silver.
- 24 kt Gold-Plated
- Gold Plating has a bright gold finish.
- Copper
- Reddish in color and made from solid copper.
- Nickel Silver
- Great choice for bright silver finish
- Satin finish
- Gives a soft-brushed look to the finish.
- Authentic Pewter
- The classic look of Pewter allows for a high degree of detail in complex designs and has a dark silver appearance. The surface is slightly pitted
Die Charges are a one-time charge. Repeat orders pay no die charge!
A choice of metals are also available when a budget is a consideration.
Coins are regarded as a lasting and valued tribute to an individual. Alternatively they may celebrate a specific event or moment in time.
Adding Color to Your Coins
We can add as many colors as you wish and all colors can be custom colored matched.
- Hard Enamel
- Very similar production to traditional cloisonné except that a special resin is utilized to provide colors. This allows the ability to match all colors. This process also does not require an epoxy dome for protection as the surface is hand polished to the same level as the raised metal. Recommended for best quality for small details. Metal borders trap each color.
- Soft Enamel
- This process uses a die-struck metal the same thickness as used for hard enamel. The same recessed areas with metal borders are hand color filled with soft enamel resin then baked to harden. The surface has recessed areas and epoxy domes can be added to protect and finish the surface color. Color matching is available.
Making you Coin Unique
Make your coin stand from the crowd! Incorporate any of the following features and the Perceived Value will go 'one step up', making it truly unique, more elegant and desirable.
- Custom Edges
- There are normally three kinds of edge cuts. Wavy cut, rope cut and twisted cut.
- Consecutive numbered
- Create a sense of uniqueness, such as a limited edition increases the colectable value of your coin by having them consecutively numbered.
- Cut Outs
- Recessed areas can be cut out for a small set up charge.
- Sand Blasting
- Creates a jewelry-like appearance. This is a two tone look where the recessed areas are sandblasted and the raised areas are shiny.
- Epoxy
- Will protect your coin and wil prevent enhance and protect your design.
- Custom Dies
- You can create a more realistic looking coin by using our Three Dimensional Sculpting. Great detail can be accomplished by creating a 3-D custom die on one or two sides. 3-d images will appear sculpted.
We take great pride in supporting our troops
- Traditional Coin Sizes
- Most coins are made in these three 1.5", 1.75", 2" However if you require other than these sizes, just ask. Custom coins can be made into any shape
- Production time
- Standard Production Time is 3 Weeks. Add 2 weeks for pre-production samples. Shipping times 3-5 business days via UPS or 20-30 days via regular mail to an APO/FPO
- Shipping
- All orders are shipped ground. Please let us know if you have a deadline so we can arrange for priority shipping.
- Payment
- We accept Visa, Master Card, and American Express. When paying by check or money order please make payable to:
The Monterey Company, Inc.
2940 A State Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
- Artwork
- We offer FREE - Artwork and Design on our custom coins.
Rush Orders
- Your order can be expedited for a small RUSH fee. Please inquire.
Commander’s Coins" - "Challenge Coins" - "Unit Coins" - "Squadron Coins"
Guaranteed - Fast Delivery and Outstanding Customer Service!
Three Simple Steps to Produce Your Coins
- Choose a size from one of three main sizes (1.5", 1 3/4" or 2") keep in mind 95% of all our coin orders are made in these three sizes. Please call for a quote for larger coin sizes.
- Choose a finish from any of the following: antique silver, antique gold, brass, shiny nickel or shiny gold.
- Artwork by Email (jpg, ppt, or bmp) or fax and we will get back to you. ( Fax 760-729-4072 ) (Call us toll-free at 877-290-9290 or email us today)
Custom Medallions
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