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Custom Destroyer Recognition Challenge Coins

Custom USS Rafael Peralta Challenge Coin is built for B2B buyers who need custom challenge coin support, digital proofing, bulk pricing, durable metal craftsmanship, and export-ready packaging from Green Tree Gifts.

Custom USS Rafael Peralta Challenge Coin Core Selling Points

Core Selling Point	Buyer Benefit
Custom artwork support	Adapt the design with approved logos, unit references, dates, mottos, numbering, and presentation options.
Bulk order friendly	MOQ starts from 50 pcs with scalable pricing for procurement teams, distributors, ceremonies, and repeat orders.
Durable metal craftsmanship	Choose zinc alloy or brass with antique gold, antique silver, black nickel, dual plating, soft enamel, hard enamel, and epoxy options.
Digital proof before production	Review artwork, colors, plating, edge details, and packaging requirements before mass production.
Export-ready service	Packaging options include polybag, velvet case, acrylic capsule, custom box, and wholesale carton packing.

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USS Rafael Peralta Challenge Coin Description

USS Rafael Peralta Challenge Coin Camp Pendleton Challenge Coin

Honor Courage. Celebrate Sacrifice. Preserve Naval-Marine Corps Legacy.

This USS Rafael Peralta Challenge Coin is a premium collectible inspired by the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115) and the extraordinary heroism of its namesake, Marine Sergeant Rafael Peralta . Featuring the ship’s official crest and the motto “FORTIS AD FINEM” (Courageous Till the End), this coin embodies the core values of Courage, Sacrifice, and Unwavering Commitment that define the Navy-Marine Corps team .

Sergeant Rafael Peralta, a scout team leader with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, the second-highest military decoration awarded to a Marine, for his actions during the Second Battle of Fallujah on November 15, 2004 . Mortally wounded by enemy fire, Peralta pulled an enemy grenade to his body, absorbing the lethal blast to save the lives of his fellow Marines . The destroyer that bears his name was commissioned on July 29, 2017, and serves as a floating tribute to his legacy, equipped with the Aegis Baseline 9 Combat System including Ballistic Missile Defense capability .

Product Features

Intricate Design: Features the ship’s official crest on the reverse with bright white, blue, and yellow enamel, surrounded by rich red enamel. The obverse displays a three-quarter view of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer slicing through the water, encircled by the ship’s motto “FORTIS AD FINEM” .
Premium Quality: Minted from high-grade zinc alloy in antique bronze finish, measuring 1 3/4 inch (44mm) in diameter, with high-relief 3D surfaces and brilliant enamel detailing
Double-Sided Artwork: Ship imagery and motto on obverse; ship’s crest with “USS RAFAEL PERALTA DDG-115” on reverse
Perfect Size: Standard challenge coin diameter (1.75 inches / 44mm), ideal for display or pocket carry
Officially Licensed: ™ Department of the Navy. Officially Licensed by the Department of the Navy, ensuring authentic design elements and adherence to naval heritage standards

Benefit	Description
Authentic Design	Faithfully reproduces the official USS Rafael Peralta crest and motto, as seen on actual command coins
Conversation Starter	Unique piece that sparks storytelling about Sergeant Peralta’s courage, the Navy Cross legacy, and the brotherhood of naval and Marine Corps service
Durable Keepsake	Heavyweight zinc alloy construction with scratch-resistant antique bronze finish built to last generations as a family heirloom of service
Versatile Use	Display in shadow box, present at shipboard ceremonies, collect among naval memorabilia, or carry as a daily reminder of “Courageous Till the End”

Order now to secure this limited 2013 commemorative design. Contact our wholesale team for bulk pricing and customization options.

USS Rafael Peralta Challenge Coin Technical

Parameter	Specification
Material	Zinc Alloy (AZ91D)
Diameter	1.5″-3″ (Standard)
Thickness	5mm ±0.2mm
Plating	24K Gold Electroplating
MOQ	50 pcs
Packaging	Polybags + Velvet Cases
Production Time	10-15 Days
Custom Options	Epoxy Domes, Edge Numbering

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Need pricing, artwork advice, or production options? Send your reference image, logo, quantity, size, preferred finish, packaging request, and target delivery date, or use our contact us page to request a custom quote.

MOQ: 50 pcs
Typical production: 10-15 days after artwork approval
Proofing: Digital artwork proof before production
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USS Rafael Peralta Challenge Coin Applications

For Shipboard Crew Recognition & Command Awards

The coin serves as a powerful symbol of unity, honor, and achievement within the ship’s company of USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115). Presented by the commanding officer and senior leadership in recognition of special achievement, outstanding performance, and going above and beyond the call of duty. Coins are used to recognize “excellence, outstanding performance, or doing something above and beyond” during command ceremonies, quarters calls, and all-hands meetings.

For “Fortis Ad Finem” – Courageous Till the End Legacy

The coin commemorates the heroic legacy of Sergeant Rafael Peralta, USMC, who posthumously received the Navy Cross for sacrificing his life to save his fellow Marines during the Second Battle of Fallujah on November 15, 2004. The coin’s motto “FORTIS AD FINEM” (Courageous Till the End) is emblazoned on the ship’s crest and honors his character, representing the unbreakable bond between the Navy and Marine Corps.

For Plankowner & Commissioning Commemorations

The coin is presented to original plankowner crew members who served at the ship’s commissioning on July 29, 2017 in San Diego. For those who were present at the ship’s birth, this coin represents their foundational role in establishing the ship’s traditions and the legacy of the $679.6 million destroyer named in honor of a Marine who made the ultimate sacrifice.

For Collector & Naval Memorabilia Markets

Highly sought after by collectors of Arleigh Burke-class destroyer memorabilia and modern U.S. Navy challenge coin traditions. The coin’s antique bronze finish and brilliant enamel detailing make it a standout piece. As the 65th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer and one of the few Navy ships named for a Mexican-American, DDG-115 coins hold particular value for serious collectors.

USS Rafael Peralta Challenge Coin Detail Display

Custom Destroyer Recognition Challenge Coins are developed for buyers who need an authorized, project-specific recognition item rather than an off-the-shelf souvenir. This format suits authorized naval heritage and crew-recognition programs that need ship identity, service language and a reverse-side dedication organized in one compact design.

What Can Be Customized

The artwork review can cover the two-sided layout, supplied logo or emblem, wording, dates, enamel color direction, metal-finish direction, edge treatment and presentation packaging. Final options depend on the approved artwork and project requirements, so the quotation should be based on the actual brief rather than assumptions.

Artwork: supplied vector files, clear reference images or an existing approved design.
Message: names, dates, achievement wording, unit or organization identity and reverse-side dedication.
Presentation: individual packaging, group distribution or ceremony-ready presentation requirements.

Design Priorities for This Project

For a destroyer recognition project, the main artwork priority is balancing ship imagery, hull references and readable commemorative text. The team should confirm which elements are mandatory, which can be simplified and which require authorization before a production-ready proof is prepared.

Common Applications

crew recognition and command presentations
ship reunions and heritage events
retirement, transfer and milestone gifts

What to Include in Your RFQ

Provide authorized ship artwork, hull reference, dates, presentation purpose and any text that must remain legible at coin scale. Also include the required quantity, destination country, target delivery window and any available artwork file. These details help the supplier evaluate the design and prepare a relevant quotation.

Proof-Led Ordering Process

Submit the project brief and authorized reference artwork.
Review the proposed layout and clarify text, color and presentation details.
Approve the digital artwork proof before production begins.
Confirm packing and delivery requirements for the final order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the design be made from our own artwork?

Yes. Send the artwork or reference material you are authorized to use. The design should be reviewed for legibility and production suitability before approval.

Which details are needed for a quotation?

Provide the intended use, quantity, destination, target date, artwork, exact wording and preferred presentation. Missing details can be clarified during the proof stage.

Can both sides carry different information?

Yes. A common approach is to use one side for the primary identity and the reverse for a motto, milestone, recipient message or secondary emblem.

How do we avoid mistakes before production?

Check every name, date, symbol and color note on the digital proof. Production should begin only after the authorized buyer approves the final artwork.

Explore more custom challenge coin options, review the GT Gifts manufacturing website, or send your project brief for a quote.

Reference designs are shown for custom-manufacturing discussion. Buyers are responsible for authorization to use protected names, logos, insignia and artwork. GT Gifts does not claim official affiliation with referenced organizations.

FAQS

Where can I get a challenge coin made?

At GT Gifts a qualified custom challenge coin manufacturer, the ordering process is very easy for you to operate.
Sending us your challenge coin request, you only need to follow each step and select your favorite choice. Artwork Design-Mold Making—Die Casting—Stamping—Die Struck—Split from Outlet—Polishing—Painting —Baking—Packing—Delivering.

How many colors can I use in custom coins?

At GT Gifts, all the challenge coins and lapel pins use international pantone colors. If you add one color, the price is $0.1 per color. The screen printing is not limited. But the more color it is, the more expensive the price is.

How to create custom challenge coins?

Custom challenge coin production starts with the buyer’s approved artwork, size direction, relief style, quantity, packaging, and delivery requirements. The suitable material, finish, plating direction, and production method are confirmed during quotation and artwork proofing so the final specification matches the buyer’s design brief.

Can coin shape, size, and relief details be customized?

Coin size, relief depth, edge style, color treatment, plating direction, packaging, and other production details should be confirmed against the approved artwork and project requirements during quotation and proofing.

Can you create different edges for custom challenge coins?

Of course. As we know, different edges can create perfect effects. Therefore, we provide you like Standard edge, Rope edge, Leaft edge, Cross cut edge, Spur edge, Oblique line edge, Bezel edge, and so on. You can know more information on our web www.gt-gifts.com

What type of artwork do you accept?

JPG, PDF, PNG, EPS, AI, etc. If you want to send your picture in other forms, you have other forms, also send us freely. We have own designer to help you exchange it.

How much do custom coins cost?

The challenge coin prices depend on the size of the required currency and the options. Please refer to the challenge coin pricing from our online quotation system cheap challenge coins. We’re sure that you won’t find any other best challenge coins than ours.
GT Gifts doesn’t have any requirements for your order quantities. Custom challenge coins no minimum! But there is a below-minimum fee.

Must I pay a mold fee when customizing coins?

When you customize your coins the first time, a mold fee needs to pay. But our mold fee is free in the next two years and we will keep it in our mold room.

If I have a favorite picture. Can you use it in my coin design?

Before the production of your order, you can cancel it at any time and are entitled to our money back. However, once your product has molding or been finished, we won’t cancel it. If you get a defective product, we will either re-make your order free of charge or give a discount. But this is rare!

How to pay for your order of coins?

You can pay for your order online Paypal or t/. Production will begin as soon as your payment is received.

What are UV printed coins?

UV printing can be discussed during proofing for artwork that requires complex color gradients, fine details, or full-color visual effects. The suitable decoration method should be confirmed according to the final artwork and intended use.

How should I confirm production timing for custom challenge coins?

Production and shipping timing depends on the approved design, quantity, proofing requirements, packaging needs, and destination. Please contact GT Gifts with your target date so the team can confirm a realistic schedule for the specific order.

Can I order this design from your website?

All images in the gallery and exhibition and their designs are the copyrighted designs of our customers. You cannot order someone else’s design without their explicit permission.

What are the challenge coins made out of?

Typically, our challenge coins are either made of Brass or zinc.

What metal finish options are available?

Finish options can be discussed during quotation and proofing based on the approved artwork, brand color, relief style, and intended use. Available effects are confirmed on the final proof instead of assumed from a fixed option list.

What is the difference between 2D and 3D?

With a 2D coin, the surface will be flat, and the metal line work that makes up the design will be raised, with the top of the line flat. With a 3D coin, the surface will be raised, and the design will be detailed and rounded off to give it a 3D effect. 3D will be more expensive.
A 2D coin only has two levels, one raised level over a lower recessed level, 3D coins have infinite levels of raised and recessed detail, allowing for sculpted images and rounded edges with more realistic depth on a coin’s metallic surface.