Ways To Acquire Challenge Coins: Bought, Earned And Given

For many years, the use of Challenge coins has never faded

. It is a very useful trend in many military units and organization. It was used during World War I where squad members own one to prove membership. It has greatly helped many by confirming one's identity or membership to specific squadrons. A pilot was saved from his army's execution when he escaped enemies having no identity.

The coins are usually made out of bronze or even silver. Sometimes it may come as pure gold or gold-plated. It is stamped with the special insignia of the unit to differentiate from other divisions. Aside from the emblem, words are engraved to show identity or purpose of the coin. Colors and different textures are added to it to make it unique and unit-specific.

A member owning a coin must carry it with him at all times. This is usually a requirement especially in the military to differentiate members from various units. Bringing the coin may serve many purposes for the owner.

To ensure compliance of the rule, members challenge each other to produce the coin. A challenger will lay down his coin in a table for everyone to see. The person who can't produce the coin will buy drinks for those who have it. Otherwise if all can produce the coin, the challenger will pay for all drinks. This tradition has been carried for many years and until now, some still practice it.

Some rules are made to modify the challenge so as not to abuse it. Example is giving time limits such that the last member to draw his coin loses. Another is that the highest ranking coin owner gets the free drinks. Although these rules are only applicable if everyone else has brought their coins. Some other rules are given by specific units on the tradition of 'challenge'.

For many years, the uses of such coins have been modified. Aside from the traditional use of proving membership, it is given as a gift. Some popular organizations produce coins with their emblems and sell it for fundraising purposes. Some give it as token of appreciation for attendance in private functions.

The coins can also be acquired by passing an initiation or tests. These coins earned are awards for bravery and determination to become a member. The same goes for officials being promoted in higher ranks by passing tests and challenges. It is also given to members that have done excellent service to the organization.

Most coins are acquired everywhere because many are making and selling them. The price depends on the material used and the design. Some may come cheap and some are very expensive. Replicas of rare coins are also being sold in many stores.

Despite the many uses of challenge coins, many carry it with respect and pride. These coins show brotherhood and camaraderie of the members in a unit or organization. Most of these coins are not just given but are usually earned by hardwork.

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by: Stefanie Schwartz

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