Custom Commemorative Coins for Employee Recognition, Company Anniversaries and Special Events

A commemorative coin is a custom-minted medallion created to mark a meaningful moment — an employee anniversary, a company milestone, a retirement, a major project completion, or a special event. Unlike circulating coins, commemorative coins are designed to be kept, displayed, and treasured. At Canada Coin we mint them in precious metals (24K gold, .999 fine silver), in premium alloys (brass, bronze, copper), or in plated finishes.

Pricing depends on the metal you choose, the size and thickness, the level of detail (enamel colours, two-tone plating, edge engraving), and the quantity. A bronze or antique-brass commemorative coin in a standard 38–50 mm size starts at a modest unit price that drops significantly at higher quantities. Solid silver or 24K gold pieces are priced based on current metal weight plus craft. Every quote we issue is itemised line-by-line.

There is no minimum. We mint single commemorative coins (perfect for a retirement gift or a one-off award), small runs of 5–100, and bulk orders up to 500,000+. The production method scales with the quantity — single pieces use embossing or photo-etching, while runs of 50+ are die-struck.

Standard production is 20–30 business days from when you approve the free design proof. The proof itself is delivered within 24 hours of your enquiry. Rush production is available — for tight deadlines (birthdays, retirement ceremonies, anniversary events), contact us with your date and we will quote an expedited timeline.

Brass, bronze, copper, antique silver, .999 fine silver, 24K gold plating, solid 24K gold, antique-bronze patina, and more. Each material can be paired with high-polish, antique, sandblasted or two-tone finishes, plus soft or hard enamel colour fills. For executive gifts we recommend solid silver or gold; for large runs, brass or bronze with selective plating delivers premium look at scale.

Yes. We routinely produce commemorative coins in custom shapes — shields, dog-tags, ovals, hexagons, or fully die-cut to your artwork outline. Custom shapes add minor tooling time but no major surcharge for runs of 100+.

Yes — every enquiry receives a free professional digital design proof within 24 hours. Unlimited revisions are included until you approve the final artwork. There is no charge or obligation, even if you decide not to proceed.

Yes. We store your tooling and dies for three years at no extra cost, so re-orders ship faster and at a lower per-unit cost — useful for annual employee anniversary coins or ongoing recognition programmes.

For service anniversaries, .999 fine silver or 24K gold plating over brass strikes the best balance of perceived value and budget. For very long service awards (25+ years) or executive gifts, solid silver or gold adds heirloom-grade intrinsic value. For broader employee-of-the-month programmes, antique brass or bronze with selective enamel keeps cost low while still feeling premium.

Yes. We can engrave sequential serial numbers, edition marks (e.g. "12 of 100"), recipient names, dates, or short personalised messages on the edge or reverse. Perfect for limited-edition releases and personalised retirement gifts.