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May 23, 2023

Challenge Coin Nation Selected as Challenge Coin Supplier for John P. Connors Memorial Fund Gala Evening

Challenge Coin Nation is pleased to announce being selected as the commemorative coin supplier for the John P. Connors Memorial Fund gala evening, being held at the Charlestown Navy Yard on 3 June 2023.

A painting of the assassination of Julius Caesar

May 19, 2023

The Julius Caesar 'Eid Mar' Coin - Ancient Challenge Coin?

Is the Julius Caesar "Eid Mar" assassination coin from 44 BC the very first challenge coin? You decide.

A US Navy jet that got zapped for landing on the wrong carrier.

Apr 27, 2023

What Are Aircraft Zaps?

What are aircraft zaps? It’s not unusual for a military aircraft to return to home station following a trip to another base and find that it has been “zapped.” These “zaps” are often found by mechanics whilst inspecting the aircraft. Some are placed out in the open, while others are hidden away only to be discovered during a heavy inspection visit. These zaps are slogans, badges, stickers, and other items that air forces or squadrons place on each other's aircraft as a form of friendly rivalry and humor.

Kids drawing of an aircraft with a flag and seagulls

Apr 24, 2023

Aircraft Flags - That Time When Challenge Coin Nation Hired a Kid as a Blogger

That Time When Challenge Coin Nation Hired a Kid as a Blogger (Humor) Military Aircraft Flags Challenge Coin Nation would like to formally apologize for the following blog post regarding our military aircraft flags. In an attempt to reduce costs,...

Aircraft mechanic working on an aircraft

Apr 20, 2023

Pilots and Aircraft Mechanics - A Passion for Aircraft

Challenge Coin Nation understands the attachment that pilots and aircraft mechanics have with their aircraft is a unique and powerful bond, because we live it every day. It's one reason that we created our line of military aircraft flags.

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