Solutions by Buyer Type — Coins, Medals and Pins for Seven Kinds of Buyer
Buyers arrive here with a role, not a product. A race director needs medals in ten weeks; a fire
department needs 150 coins for a ceremony; an HR team needs 300 service pins with individual names.
Pick the line that matches your job and the page will give you the real price band, the mold fee and
the calendar.
- Race directors and event organizers — 500–3,000 medals, ordered 8–12 weeks before race day; 18–25 days production plus transit.
- Police departments and academies — 50–75 coins for one academy class, 150 for an annual coin; 2" two-sided pieces published at $3.50–$4.20 per piece at 100–299.
- Fire departments and first responders — 50–150 coins is the common run; volunteer companies and single shifts order small, and that is fine.
- Veteran associations and reunion groups — 50–200 coins, engraved with names and service years. Not Berry Amendment compliant — not for federal procurement.
- Corporate HR and marketing teams — 100–500 pieces for service anniversaries and milestones, with per-piece laser engraving.
- Sports leagues, clubs and tournaments — 50–500 medals, split by age group with different enamel fills on the same die.
- Schools, colleges and academic offices — 50–300 medals for graduation, academic awards and sports day; quoted per order.
| Buyer | Typical first order | Usual product | Lead time | Price anchor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race director | 500 medals | 2.5" die-cast medal + ribbon | 18–25 days | Request quote |
| Police department | 150 coins | 2" two-sided, 3D relief | 18–25 days | $3.50–$4.20/pc at 100–299 |
| Fire department | 75–150 coins | 2" antique bronze, reeded edge | 18–25 days | Request quote below 100 pcs |
| Corporate HR | 100–300 pins | 1.5"–2" lapel pin, gift box | 18–25 days | Request quote |
| School | 100–300 medals | 2" medal + neck ribbon | 18–25 days | Request quote |
All seven lines share one set of terms: a 50-piece minimum, a one-time mold fee of $80–$150 for a
standard 2D die and $150–$300 for 3D relief, a free digital proof within 24 hours, and a written
in-hands date before you pay a deposit. Not sure which one you need? Get a quote and
we'll route it.
Frequently asked questions
Which page should I read if I don't know the product yet?
Start with the buyer type closest to your job, then use the product pages for specs. Every solution page opens with a real price band, so you can stop reading as soon as the number is wrong for your budget.
Do all seven lines have the same minimum order?
Yes — 50 pieces on coins, medals, pins and keychains. The mold fee differs by design complexity, not by buyer type: $80-150 for a standard 2D die, $150-300 for 3D relief.
Why is this page not selling anything?
Because a race director and a police association need different timelines, different artwork rules and different packaging. Sending both to one product page wastes the buyer's time, which is the fastest way to lose the inquiry.