USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Challenge Coin
USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Challenge Coin
USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Challenge Coin
USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Challenge Coin

USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Challenge Coin

USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Challenge Coin features beautiful enamel and crisp design, perfect for B2B procurement and submarine service recognition .Custom minted challenge coin for wholesale.

USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 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.

USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Challenge Coin Description

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Honor Service. Celebrate Sacrifice. Preserve Silent Service Legacy.

This USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Challenge Coin is a premium collectible inspired by the distinguished service of the Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Pittsburgh (SSN-720). Featuring the ship’s official seal and submarine service heritage imagery, this coin embodies the core values of Stealth, Readiness, and Unwavering Commitment that define the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Force—the “Silent Service” .

Commissioned in 1985, USS Pittsburgh (SSN-720) served for over three decades before her decommissioning in 2019. As a Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine, she was a vital component of America’s naval power, conducting numerous deployments and contributing to national security in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. This coin honors her legacy—from the crew who served in the “Silent Service” to the shipbuilders who constructed her at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut .

Product Features

  • Intricate Design: Features the official USS Pittsburgh ship’s seal in a beautiful enamel finish on one side, with a crisp, clean USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Veteran design on the reverse 

  • Premium Quality: Minted from high-grade metal with a 1 3/4 inch (44mm) diameter, this officially licensed coin boasts exceptional enamel detailing and substantial weight for a premium feel 

  • Officially Licensed: Proudly offered as an Officially Licensed Navy product, with a percentage of each sale contributing to the Department of the Navy in support of the US Navy MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation) program 

  • Double-Sided Artwork: Submarine seal and imagery on obverse; Los Angeles-class heritage symbols and “SSN-720” designation on reverse

  • Perfect Size: Standard challenge coin diameter (1.75 inches / 44mm), ideal for display or pocket carry

  • USS Pittsburgh Commemorative Edition: Honoring the legacy of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine—from her 1985 commissioning to her 2019 decommissioning

Benefit Description
Authentic Design Faithfully reproduces the official USS Pittsburgh seal and submarine service heritage symbols—as seen on actual command coins 
Conversation Starter Unique piece that sparks storytelling about submarine service, the “Silent Service” community, and the brotherhood of naval service
Durable Keepsake Heavyweight metal construction with scratch-resistant enamel finish built to last generations as a family heirloom of naval service 
Versatile Use Display in shadow box, present at shipboard ceremonies, collect among naval memorabilia, or Order now to secure this limited 2013 commemorative design. Contact our wholesale team for bulk pricing and customization options.carry as a daily reminder of the “Silent Service”

USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 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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USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Challenge Coin Applications

For Submarine Crew Recognition & Command Awards

The coin is presented by unit commanders in recognition of special achievement by a member of the unit . As an officially licensed Navy product, this coin serves as an on-the-spot award for excellence, outstanding performance, and going above and beyond in submarine service. It is given to crew members for successful deployments, reenlistments, and command ceremonies aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine.

For “Silent Service” Heritage & Submarine Community Identity

Challenge coins are a tangible source of pride for America’s warriors, carrying unique unit symbols and mottos that identify the group they represent . The USS Pittsburgh coin honors the unique brotherhood of the “Silent Service,” representing the submarine community’s heritage of stealth and dedication. It serves as a symbol of membership for personnel associated with Los Angeles-class submarines, connecting service members to a shared legacy of excellence in submarine operations.

For Officially Licensed Navy MWR Program Support

The USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Veteran Challenge Coin is proudly offered as an Officially Licensed Navy product, with a percentage of the sale of each coin contributing back to the Department of the Navy in support of the US Navy Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) program . This makes every purchase a direct contribution to Sailor quality-of-life programs.

For Inter-Unit Exchanges & Commemorative Gifts

Senior military leaders often give their coins as gifts to foreign dignitaries or civilian VIPs . The USS Pittsburgh coin is likely used in gift exchanges to build relationships, presented to distinguished visitors, partner units, or during submarine community events as a symbol of cooperation and mutual respect.

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USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Challenge Coin – FAQs

Q: What is the USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Challenge Coin?
A: The USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Challenge Coin is a commemorative military collectible created to honor the service, history, and legacy of the U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Pittsburgh (SSN-720).

Q: What does the USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Challenge Coin represent?
A: The coin represents the courage, teamwork, dedication, and silent service tradition of Navy submariners. It serves as a lasting tribute to the sailors who served aboard USS Pittsburgh SSN-720.

Q: What design elements are commonly featured on the USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Challenge Coin?
A: Designs may include the USS Pittsburgh name, SSN-720 hull number, submarine imagery, Navy anchors, dolphins insignia, American flags, unit symbols, underwater themes, and other naval elements.

Q: What occasions are suitable for presenting the USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Challenge Coin?
A: The coin is suitable for submarine reunions, Navy retirement ceremonies, deployment commemorations, veteran appreciation events, promotions, command recognition events, and personal collections.

Q: Can the USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Challenge Coin be customized?
A: Yes. Custom options may include adding crew names, service dates, deployment information, command logos, special anniversaries, personal messages, or customized artwork related to USS Pittsburgh SSN-720.

Q: Why is the USS Pittsburgh SSN-720 Challenge Coin a meaningful collectible?
A: This coin combines U.S. Navy submarine history, SSN-720 heritage, and collectible craftsmanship, making it a valuable tribute for submariners, veterans, Navy supporters, and military coin collectors.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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