UV-Printed Challenge Coins for INIA
Cost & Pricing Breakdown
Prepared by: CarltonCrafted
Date: June 24, 2026
Process: UV Direct-to-Coin Print, Textured Finish, Double-Sided
Made in USA | Texas
Why UV-Printed Coins?
UV direct-to-coin printing is a modern alternative to traditional die-struck enamel coins. Instead of carving expensive molds and hand-filling limited enamel colors, the artwork is printed directly onto the metal surface using specialized UV-cured inks that bond to the coin and cure instantly under UV light. The result is a coin with photographic-quality detail, full-bleed color on both sides, a tactile textured finish, and — critically — no mold fee, no minimum order, and zero cost to change the design. This makes UV printing ideal for organizations that want premium-looking coins with the flexibility to update artwork, reorder small batches, or run one-off proofs without committing thousands of dollars upfront. Every coin we produce is printed in-house in Texas, USA.
| Feature |
UV Printed (Ours) |
Die-Struck (Traditional) |
| Full photographic color |
✅ |
❌ (max 4-5 enamel colors) |
| Textured premium finish |
✅ |
✅ |
| No mold / dye fee |
✅ $0 |
❌ 100–500 one-time |
| Design changes after order |
✅ Free |
❌ New mold required |
| Small reorder quantities |
✅ Any amount |
❌ Same minimums apply |
| Production origin |
✅ Texas, USA |
⚠️ Usually overseas |
| Typical turnaround |
Days |
Weeks |
| Full-bleed edge-to-edge art |
✅ |
❌ (limited relief zones) |
Three Sizes Available
| Size |
Diameter |
Best For |
| Small |
40mm (1.57") |
Standard challenge coin, pocket-friendly |
| Medium |
45mm (1.77") |
Larger presentation, more detail |
| Large |
50mm (1.97") |
Premium size, maximum impact |
Pricing by Quantity
40mm (1.57") — Most Popular
| Qty |
$/Coin |
Total |
Your Savings vs. Die-Struck |
| 1 |
$18.00 |
$18.00 |
Proof/sample |
| 10 |
$9.00 |
$90.00 |
— |
| 25 |
$7.00 |
$175.00 |
— |
| 50 |
$6.00 |
$300.00 |
— |
| 100 |
$5.25 |
$525.00 |
— |
| 250 |
$4.80 |
$1,200.00 |
— |
| 500 |
$4.50 |
$2,250.00 |
— |
| 1,000 |
$4.25 |
$4,250.00 |
Save $310 |
Compared to your last die-struck order: 4.56/coin × 1,000 = 4,560
With UV print at 1,000: 4.25 × 1,000 = 4,250
You save $310 — plus you get full color and no mold fee.
45mm (1.77")
| Qty |
$/Coin |
Total |
| 1 |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
| 10 |
$10.00 |
$100.00 |
| 25 |
$7.50 |
$187.50 |
| 100 |
$5.50 |
$550.00 |
| 500 |
$4.75 |
$2,375.00 |
| 1,000 |
$4.50 |
$4,500.00 |
50mm (1.97")
| Qty |
$/Coin |
Total |
| 1 |
$22.00 |
$22.00 |
| 10 |
$11.00 |
$110.00 |
| 25 |
$8.00 |
$200.00 |
| 100 |
$6.00 |
$600.00 |
| 500 |
$5.00 |
$2,500.00 |
| 1,000 |
$4.75 |
$4,750.00 |
What Included in Every Order
| Item |
Included |
| UV direct-to-coin print (double-sided) |
✅ |
| Textured finish |
✅ |
| Protective covers for each coin |
✅ |
| Digital proof before production |
✅ |
| Texas, USA production |
✅ |
| No mold fee — ever |
✅ |
| Free design revisions before print |
✅ |
Competitive Comparison
| Vendor |
Qty Range |
$/Coin |
Process |
| Signature Coins (USA) |
1–4 |
$21.54 |
UV print |
| Signature Coins (USA) |
10–24 |
$10.74 |
UV print |
| Signature Coins (USA) |
25+ |
$9.12 |
UV print |
| US DOD Coins |
100 |
$5.05 |
Die-struck enamel |
| US DOD Coins |
1,000 |
$4.58 |
Die-struck enamel |
| Etsy (various) |
1 |
12–27 |
Various |
| CarltonCrafted |
1 (proof) |
$18.00 |
UV print |
| CarltonCrafted |
100 |
$5.25 |
UV print |
| CarltonCrafted |
1,000 |
$4.25 |
UV print |
Our advantage: We beat die-struck pricing AND offer full-color UV print at quantity.