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Our Quality Challenge Coins are created for units and organizations all over the world. We design and mint custom works of art, every one hand painted, to produce a beautiful keepsake for any event. If you can think it, we can probably find a way to mint it!

When a custom coin is designed and minted, the areas that are to be painted have a raised metal wall around the area, to hold the paint. If you imagine the design like a coloring book, any area that needs color has to have a raised wall around it. This challenge coin, designed for the …

There are various styles, cuts and designs when it comes to diamond cut edges. But are they right for your coin? Here are some things to consider when debating diamond cut edges! Diamond cut edges on coins are sharp! you can and will cut your finger if you run it along a smooth edge. From …

Here is a nice video also explaining how coins are used in the military, with a huge selection of custom coin designs to look at! Military Challenge Coins are known worldwide to military members, police officers, fire fighters and possibly even someone you know!

Gray Water Ops Ocean City MD View from my office )   I’m so thankful for the beautiful view we have here at the Gray Water Ops Ocean City MD office! I have to admit it’s a little distracting sometimes! The Ocean City, MD office opened in 2012.

If you’re looking to have custom coins minted, let the veterans at Gray Water Ops make the process a walk in the park! We have been designing coins since 1996 and have literally changed the way the coin business operates! The combination of our design in our custom coins, our fair price and exceptional quality …

Q: The number one question I hear from people who have never seen this type of coin: Nice coin… what do you do with it? A1: Coins like these originated in the US military. They are given by higher ranking individuals, as a small token of appreciation for whatever the individual receiving it did to …

Aug. 6 1967 – April 10, 2012 RIP brave warrior Ira Pulieyaleg was was known worldwide for his ingenious methods for catching things on film. Through the use of ultra high speed cameras, he created technologies that revolutionized the hand held devices we all use today. His most famous app was only available on itunes …