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USN Base Coronado Challenge Coin

USN Base Coronado Challenge Coin features durable metal and enamel finish, ideal for B2B procurement and honoring West Coast naval heritage.Custom minted challenge coin for wholesale.

USN Base Coronado Challenge Coin Features and normal information:

Feature	Benefit
100% Custom Design	Create unique police department logos/mottos for graduation memorabilia.
Durable Zinc Alloy	5mm thickness ensures longevity and premium feel.
Fast Production	MOQ 50pcs; 15-day delivery from professional challenge coins factory.
Antique gold	Luxury finish for prestigious school awards & gifts.
Bulk Discounts	Cost-effective for large student groups and events.

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USN Base Coronado Challenge Coin Description

USN Base Coronado Challenge Coin Camp Pendleton Challenge Coin

Honor Service. Celebrate Readiness. Preserve West Coast Naval Legacy.

This USN Base Coronado Challenge Coin is a premium collectible inspired by the sailors, Marines, and civilian personnel who serve at Naval Base Coronado—the U.S. Navy’s premier West Coast amphibious and special operations installation. Featuring the base’s distinctive insignia and symbols of the Pacific Fleet’s amphibious might, this coin embodies the core values of Readiness, Resilience, and Maritime Superiority that define the “Crown Jewel” of the Pacific Fleet .

Home to the Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) Coronado, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), and the Silver Strand Training Complex, Naval Base Coronado serves as the West Coast hub for Naval Special Warfare (SEAL) training, amphibious operations, and naval aviation . Since its commissioning in January 1944, the base has supported over 30 tenant commands, including Naval Special Warfare Command, Amphibious Construction Battalion One, and the Pacific Fleet’s amphibious ready groups . This coin honors their service—from the SEAL candidates forging through BUD/S training to the Seabees building critical infrastructure worldwide.

Product Features

Intricate Design: Official Naval Base Coronado insignia, Naval Amphibious Base crest, amphibious warfare symbols, and iconic imagery of the Coronado peninsula—capturing the spirit of power projection ashore from the sea
Premium Quality: High-grade zinc alloy with 24K antique gold electroplating or antique bronze finish, substantial 5mm thickness, and high-relief 3D surfaces for lasting durability
Double-Sided Artwork: Base insignia on obverse with base designation; amphibious heritage symbols and core values messaging on reverse
Perfect Size: Standard challenge coin diameter (1.5 to 1.75 inches / 38-44mm), ideal for display or pocket carry
Naval Base Coronado Commemorative Edition: Honoring the legacy of the West Coast’s premier amphibious and special operations base—from its establishment in 1944 to the present day

Benefit	Description
Authentic Design	Faithfully reproduces official Naval Base Coronado insignia and amphibious warfare heritage symbols
Conversation Starter	Unique piece that sparks storytelling about service at NAB Coronado, BUD/S training, and the brotherhood of the Navy-Marine Corps team
Durable Keepsake	Heavyweight zinc alloy construction with scratch-resistant antique finish built to last generations as a family heirloom of naval service
Versatile Use	Display in shadow box, present at unit ceremonies, collect among naval memorabilia, or carry as a daily reminder of West Coast naval heritage

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USN Base Coronado 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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USN Base Coronado Challenge Coin Applications

For Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) Coronado Command Recognition

Distributed by base leadership to recognize exceptional performance, professional excellence, and significant contributions to base operations. Presented during quarterly awards ceremonies, all-hands calls, and command recognition events to honor sailors, Marines, and civilian personnel assigned to NAB Coronado.

For Naval Special Warfare (NSW) & SEAL Community Events

Naval Base Coronado is home to Naval Special Warfare Command, including the Naval Special Warfare Center where BUD/S training is conducted. Base Coronado challenge coins resonate deeply with the SEAL and SWCC communities, representing the training ground where elite warriors are forged. Presented during BUD/S graduations, SEAL qualification ceremonies, and NSW command recognition events.

For Special Boat Team (SBT) 12 & NSWG-4 Recognition

Special Boat Team 12 (SBT-12), assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group 4 (NSWG-4), is headquartered at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. Base Coronado challenge coins are presented to SWCC operators and support personnel assigned to SBT-12, honoring their service as Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen operating high-performance craft from Coronado. Awarded during SWCC qualification ceremonies, crew competitions, deployment commemorations, and team recognition events.

For Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) Recognition

NAS North Island—located within Naval Base Coronado—is the homeport of aircraft carriers USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), as well as multiple carrier air wings. Base Coronado challenge coins honor the naval aviation community serving from this historic air station, which has operated continuously since 1917. Presented to carrier strike group personnel, aviation maintenance crews, and NAS North Island support personnel.

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USN Base Coronado Challenge Coin – FAQs

Q: What is the USN Base Coronado Challenge Coin?
A: The USN Base Coronado Challenge Coin is a commemorative naval coin created to represent the history, mission, and community of the U.S. Navy installations located in Coronado, California.

Q: Who is this challenge coin designed for?
A: This coin is suitable for Navy personnel, veterans, military families, base staff, training graduates, naval supporters, and collectors of U.S. Navy memorabilia.

Q: What design elements can be included on the coin?
A: Common design features include Navy emblems, base insignias, ships, anchors, aircraft, coastal imagery, Coronado landmarks, unit symbols, and commemorative wording.

Q: Can the coin be customized for a specific Navy unit or event?
A: Yes. It can be personalized with command names, unit logos, training classes, deployment dates, retirement information, and special event details.

Q: Is this coin suitable for Navy ceremonies and recognition events?
A: Absolutely. It is commonly used for base anniversaries, graduations, promotions, retirements, command changes, reunions, and military appreciation occasions.

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?

How do you make custom made challenge coins? Our all custom coins are made of metal like iron, brass, and zinc alloy. Different crafts use different metals to get a perfect effect. Our custom challenge coins use different plating to get fantastic effects.
Especially, custom double plating coins are very popular among customers. Our coins include die-struck challenge coins and die-cast challenge coins. Make your own coins with GT Gifts.

Do challenge coins have regular shapes, thickness, and size?

Not always. It depends on your needs. We can create custom-shaped challenge coins for you with the best quality. Welcome to design specially shaped coins like cut-out shapes!
Most of them require 2″ in size. The standard thickness of our custom coins is 3.0mm, if you need 3D more high, it can be realized, usually our 3D highest 9.5mm edges 3.5mm. Meanwhile, different coin sizes can be welcomed.

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?

The UV printed coins are made with printing crafts. They can 100% show your design with vivid colors and patterns. If too many colors can not realize on enamel colors filling,usually we suggest UV printing.

What is the turnaround time for challenge coins?

Our shortest turnaround time is typically 7-15 days for production, with 3-5 days for shipping. If you are not in a hurry to receive the items, longer turnaround times will offer a shipping discount. It ranges from 15, 20, and 30 working days, with a 10, 20, and 30 percent discount accordingly.

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?

There is shiny gold, shiny silver, shiny copper, shiny black nickel, two tone, antique gold, antique brass, antique silver, antique copper, two tone, and rainbow finish.

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.