Premium Custom Medals

Celebrate achievement with factory-direct craftsmanship

From race finisher medals and sports awards to military recognition and corporate milestones — we manufacture fully custom medals with free digital proofs, premium materials, and worldwide shipping.

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At CreatePins.com, our metal craftsmanship goes beyond enamel pins — we also produce premium custom medals for events, organisations, and recognition programmes. Whether you need race finisher medals, military-style challenge medals, or corporate award medals, we manufacture them with precision, durability, and top-tier finishing.

Why Choose Custom Medals?

A medal is more than metal — it is a lasting symbol of achievement

Durability

Resistant to handling, weather, and corrosion

Prestige

Metallic weight and engraved detail convey honour

Long Lifespan

Kept for decades as a personal keepsake

Custom Shapes & Sizes

From round classics to shields, stars, and dog tags

Types of Custom Medals We Offer

Choose the right medal for your event, organisation, or programme

Race & Sports Finisher Medals

Perfect for:

Marathons, 5K/10K, and triathlons
Cycling, swimming, and track events
School and university sports days
Martial arts and gymnastics competitions

Popular options: Soft enamel colour fills, custom ribbons, engraved event dates, and stock or custom mylar inserts.

Military & Challenge Medals

Ideal for:

Unit recognition and commander’s medals
Law enforcement and fire department awards
Veteran commemoratives
Annual training graduations

Recommended materials: Brass (traditional weight), zinc alloy (versatility), with hard enamel or die-struck relief finishes.

Corporate & Employee Award Medals

Used for:

Years-of-service recognition
Sales achievement awards
Safety milestone celebrations
Leadership and innovation honours

Popular styles: Brushed metal with laser engraving, hard enamel with corporate colours, and presentation boxes.

Commemorative & Custom Shape Medals

Precision-crafted for:

Anniversaries and jubilees
Festival and carnival participation
Fundraising and awareness campaigns
Collector and limited editions

Available in custom outlines (shields, stars, dog tags, logos), with a minimum inner corner radius of 1.2 mm for production reliability.

Metal Materials We Offer

Select the right base for weight, durability, and budget

Zinc Alloy

Versatile, casts complex shapes, accepts enamel beautifully

Ideal for: Most medals, challenge medals and coins, custom shapes

Brass

Traditional weight and premium feel, engravable

Ideal for: Military coins, award medals

Iron

Budget-friendly for large quantity stamped runs

Ideal for: High-volume event medals

Copper

Rich character, develops a unique patina

Ideal for: Art medals, antique finishes

Stainless Steel

Exceptional corrosion resistance for outdoor use

Ideal for: Permanent awards, harsh environments

Medal Sizes, Thicknesses & Finishes

Industry-standard specifications for reliable production

Diameter	Common Use	Detail Capacity	Recommended For
38 mm (1.5″)	Budget / lightweight medals	Limited — keep designs simple	Very simple designs only
44 mm (1.75″)	Most popular size worldwide	Good — balanced cost and detail	Best starting point for most orders
50 mm (2.0″)	Premium / collector medals	Excellent — complex art works well	When budget allows
Custom sizes	Special projects	Varies	Not recommended for first orders

Diameter guidance adapted from CreatePins’ challenge coin design standards. Standard thickness: 3.0 mm (sweet spot for engraving and durability); premium thick: 3.5–4.0 mm.

Finishes: Soft enamel · Hard enamel (imitation cloisonné) · Die-struck relief · UV print with epoxy dome · Antique plating · Brushed / sandblasted texture · Gold, silver, bronze, black nickel, rose gold, copper, and more.