Custom challenge coins

Gray Water Ops™ - We Design Original, One Of A Kind, Custom Challenge Coins

Welcome to Gray Water Ops™, the home of exceptional custom challenge coins that leave a lasting impression. Our uniquely designed, high-quality challenge coins are more than just a token; they are a tangible symbol of achievement, a commemorative piece of history, and a unique way to represent your brand.

The History of Challenge Coins

Challenge coins have a rich history dating back to World War I. Originally used by military organizations to boost morale and camaraderie, these coins have evolved into a symbol of honor, dedication, and accomplishment across diverse sectors. Today, they are utilized by corporations, non-profits, clubs, and even individuals as a unique way to celebrate achievements, commemorate events, or promote a brand.


Why Choose Gray Water Ops™ Smart Coins™?

When it comes to custom challenge coins, Gray Water Ops™ stands out from the competition. Our Smart Coins™ are not just any challenge coins; they're meticulously crafted pieces of art that offer a tactile experience unlike any other. Holding a Smart Coin™ in your hand, you can feel the 3D detail, the weight, and the texture. It's a tactile, sensory experience that is as rewarding as the recognition the coin represents.

Meet Artist Keith Hanshaw

artist Keith Hanshaw - DINFOS Ft Meade, MD

We owe much of our success to the unparalleled talent of our resident artist, Keith Hanshaw. Since 1995, Keith has been designing custom challenge coins, bringing a unique blend of creativity and craftsmanship to every piece. His designs are renowned worldwide for their distinctiveness and quality. Each Smart Coin™ he creates is a solid, heavy, thick challenge coin that truly stands out, reflecting the pride of the person giving it and inspiring appreciation from the person receiving it.



Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I consider custom challenge coins?

Custom challenge coins are a unique and memorable way to recognize achievements, promote your brand, or commemorate an event. They're tangible, durable, and offer a sense of prestige that other promotional items cannot match.

What makes Gray Water Ops' Smart Coins™ unique?

Our Smart Coins™ are not just beautifully designed and high-quality challenge coins. They also incorporate cutting-edge technology, enabling them to link to digital content, making them a powerful promotional tool. Gray Water Ops™ patented the idea in 2013 and the patent was approved and published in 2015. Gray Water Ops™ is the exclusive manufacture for Smart Coins™.

How do I start my custom challenge coin design with Gray Water Ops™?

Starting your custom challenge coin journey with us is easy. Contact our team with your ideas, and we'll work with you to create a design that perfectly encapsulates your vision.

Experience the Gray Water Ops™ difference today. Let us help you create something extraordinary with our custom Smart Coins™.

We design and mint some of the best custom challenge coins available!
Thicker, heavier and quite frankly, a better challenge coin! Gray Water Ops is known worldwide for our coin designs and our quality. From minimum orders of 100 coins to corporate orders of 350,000 coins, we’ve done it. Let our award winning graphic artist design your next coin and take your coins to the next level with a custom design from Gray Water Ops.