A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion (usually military), bearing an organization’s insignia or emblem and carried by the organization’s members. They are given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_coin
So are these coins worth collecting - or just something pretty to line your shelf?
Personally I have never been given one of these coins as the tradition does not appear to have spread to the UK (unfortunately). However, there appears to be thousands out there and available to collect.
Shown below are a two examples which tie in to some extent with my interests (collecting Customs memorabilia).
Send me your thoughts on this subject. Do you like them, do you own any, or have you been given one officially?
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