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== Challenge Coins == | == Challenge Coins == | ||
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 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 ==== | ||
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PBEM Bureau Coins are the coins most often awarded to NET volunteers in recognition of excellent contributions to the NET program and community resilience. Each of these coins are individually numbered with the recipient's name, commendations, and award citations recorded on this page. | PBEM Bureau Coins are the coins most often awarded to NET volunteers in recognition of excellent contributions to the NET program and community resilience. Each of these coins are individually numbered with the recipient's name, commendations, and award citations recorded on this page. | ||
'''Specifications:''' Double-sided, 1¾" in diameter, polished silver with color option. '''''Front:''''' PBEM logo, with the coin number stamped just below. Along the edge, "PORTLAND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT" and "READINESS<big>'''·'''</big>RESPONSE<big>'''·'''</big>RECOVERY". '''''Reverse:''''' City of Portland seal. | '''Specifications:''' Double-sided, 1¾" in diameter, polished silver with color option. '''''Front:''''' PBEM logo, with the coin number stamped just below. Along the edge, "PORTLAND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT" and "READINESS<big>'''·'''</big>RESPONSE<big>'''·'''</big>RECOVERY". '''''Reverse:''''' City of Portland seal. Designed in 2014 by Dave Blitzer (PBEM Ops Manager). | ||
'''Background and Status:''' PBEM began issuing these coins around February of 2014. They are still in print. | |||
A '''''commendation''''' indicates the category of recognition a coin is awarded for, and each coin is awarded for at least one commendation. However, some challenge coin recipients earn recognition more than once. In these cases, instead of issuing another coin, PBEM adds an additional commendation to the coin's number and updates the citation. Below is a table of possible commendations associated with a PBEM Bureau Challenge Coin: | A '''''commendation''''' indicates the category of recognition a coin is awarded for, and each coin is awarded for at least one commendation. However, some challenge coin recipients earn recognition more than once. In these cases, instead of issuing another coin, PBEM adds an additional commendation to the coin's number and updates the citation. Below is a table of possible commendations associated with a PBEM Bureau Challenge Coin: | ||
