Commemorative medallions
Two-sided, die-struck medallions with your seal, dates and imagery: the centerpiece of an anniversary program.
Medallions · Coins · Pins
Commemorative & 250thstruck for the 250th.
Custom die-struck medallions, challenge coins and pins for America's 250th, town anniversaries, historical societies and every milestone worth putting in metal.
America's 250th
The 250th didn't end on July 4th
The Declaration turned 250 in 2026, but the Revolution's 250th anniversaries run through 2033. Battles, founding dates and local firsts all have their own years, and committees are planning programs around each of them.
Rhode Island got there first: on May 4, 1776 it became the first colony to renounce allegiance to the King. Pawtucket's Slater Mill, a few minutes from our shop, opened in 1793 and is often called the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. We've been striking metal here since 1948.
- 2026250 years since May 4, 1776Rhode Island renounces allegiance to the Crown, two months before the Declaration
- 2026250 years since July 4, 1776Declaration of Independence: the national 250th
- 2028250 years since Aug. 29, 1778Battle of Rhode Island
- 2031250 years since Oct. 19, 1781Surrender at Yorktown
- 2033250 years since Sept. 3, 1783Treaty of Paris ends the Revolutionary War
What we strike
Commemoratives that last 250 more
Die-struck from steel tooling, in solid metal, with relief on both sides. Made to be kept, displayed and handed down.
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Challenge coins
Coins for 250th committees, veterans and heritage groups, police and fire departments, and event volunteers.
Lapel pins
Low-cost keepsakes for residents, members and donors, struck to match your medallion design.
Plaque & award components
Struck emblems for dedication plaques, donor walls and recognition awards tied to your anniversary.
Who orders
Committees, societies & companies
- Town and city 250th committees
- Historical societies and museums
- Heritage and lineage societies
- Schools, colleges and alumni groups
- Veterans organizations
- Companies marking their own milestones
Not affiliated with the official America250 program
America250™ is a trademark of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission. Its official logos are available only through the Commission's licensing program. Mel-Co-Ed is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Commission. We strike your organization's own original 250th designs.
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- Die-struck from steel tooling, two-sided relief
- Size
- Die striking up to 3.5″ diameter and up to .250″ thick
- Metals
- Brass (230/260), Copper, Nickel silver, Sterling silver, Fine silver, Gold & gold filled, Stainless steel, Aluminum, Cold-rolled steel, Zinc. All metals available, or send us yours.
- Finishes
- High polish, Satin, Sandblast, Antique, Color fill. Plating: gold, karat gold, silver, imitation rhodium.
- Edge options
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- Packaging
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- Minimum order
- 3 gross (432 pieces) per item. Smaller runs are available at a higher price. No minimums on sterling silver or gold.
- Lead time
- Typically 3–8 weeks
Planning
Work back from your event date
Anniversary dates don't move. Start with the date and plan backward.
- 01
Design
Your seal, dates and imagery. We'll advise on what reads well in relief at your size.
- 02
Approve
You approve the proof. Committee sign-off is usually the longest step, so build it into the schedule.
- 03
Tooling & strike
Steel dies are cut and pieces are struck in Pawtucket.
- 04
Finish & deliver
Finished, packaged and shipped in time for your ceremony.
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Can you make commemorative medallions for America's 250th anniversary?
Yes. We strike custom medallions, coins and pins for 250th anniversary programs, using your organization's own design: town seals, dates, historical scenes and original artwork.
Can you use the official America250 logo?
America250 is a trademark of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, and its official logos are available only to licensed manufacturers. Mel-Co-Ed is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Commission. We can strike your own original 250th anniversary designs, which do not require that license.
Is it too late to order for the 250th?
No. July 4, 2026 marked 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, but 250th anniversaries of Revolutionary War events continue for years, including the Battle of Rhode Island in 2028, Yorktown in 2031 and the Treaty of Paris in 2033. Many towns are also marking their own founding anniversaries.
How far ahead of our event should we order commemorative medallions?
Lead time is typically 3–8 weeks after artwork approval, so start with your event date and work back, leaving time for your committee to approve the design. Tell us your date and quantity and we will confirm the schedule.