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A challenge coin is a coin (usually 1¾" in diameter if issued by PBEM) bearing an organization's insignia. Historically, challenge coins were presented by military unit commanders in recognition of special achievement by a member of the unit. They could also be (and still are) exchanged in recognition of visits to an organization. For detailed information on the history of challenge coins, please visit Wikipedia's [[wikipedia:Challenge_coin|page]] on challenge coins.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_coin</ref><ref>On the history of challenge coins, see also: https://customchallengecoins.net/history-of-the-challenge-coin/</ref> Though challenge coins originated in military service, they have come into common use by public safety organizations such as emergency management. PBEM uses challenge coins as awards in recognition of public safety traditions; and, because they look neat, are collectible, and are easy to design. | A challenge coin is a coin (usually 1¾" in diameter if issued by PBEM) bearing an organization's insignia. Historically, challenge coins were presented by military unit commanders in recognition of special achievement by a member of the unit. They could also be (and still are) exchanged in recognition of visits to an organization. For detailed information on the history of challenge coins, please visit Wikipedia's [[wikipedia:Challenge_coin|page]] on challenge coins.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_coin</ref><ref>On the history of challenge coins, see also: https://customchallengecoins.net/history-of-the-challenge-coin/</ref> Though challenge coins originated in military service, they have come into common use by public safety organizations such as emergency management. PBEM uses challenge coins as awards in recognition of public safety traditions; and, because they look neat, are collectible, and are easy to design. | ||
'''Replacement | ==== '''Challenge Coin Replacement Policy''' ==== | ||
If a challenge coin is lost or stolen, PBEM will replace it if we still have them in supply. If the lost coin is individually numbered, the replacement coin will have a new number (old numbers cannot be re-struck). | |||
==== City of Portland Flag Challenge Coin ==== | ==== City of Portland Flag Challenge Coin ==== | ||