How to Create Custom Pins, Coins, and Medals That Stand Out for Your Event

As you plan your fundraising event, corporate conference, school reunion, or nonprofit awareness campaign custom items such as pins, coins, patches, belt buckles and medals are a great way to leave a mark. They also function as keepsakes which in turn build unity, recognition and brand visibility.

That is what PinProsPlus does. As a reliable partner for event planners, clubs, nonprofits, and businesses they focus on turning out of the box ideas into high quality bulk custom products. From a batch of 100 to several thousand they are dedicated to making your design stand out.

If you are a first-time user of bulk pin or medal orders, here is a guide that Pin Pros Plus put together to take you through all the options from finish to attachment so that by the time you are done, you are fully satisfied.

Why Custom Products Are So Effective for Events

• Fundraisers: Custom pins and coins can be sold to supporters, which in turn will bring in steady revenue and also raise awareness.

• Conferences: Branded pins, medals, or lanyard accessories, which make attendees feel like they belong and also serve as mementos beyond the event.

• Team events: Custom-designed patches, belt buckles, or medals foster unity and pride among participants.

• Nonprofits: Tangible assets, which in turn engage your donors and volunteers.

The right product does double duty as a keepsake and a marketing tool. But choice is key.

Step 1: Choose the right product for you.

PinProsPlus goes beyond pins, which is a factor to consider when you choose.

• Lapel Pins: Wide range of use, also great for fundraisers and gives away.

• Challenge Coins: For commemorative or achievement events, also ideal for donors’ recognition.

• Embroidered Patches: For uniforms, clubs, also youth organizations.

• Custom Belt Buckles: Unique pieces for rodeos, western events, or special awards.

• Medals: Perfect for sporting events, award ceremonies, or business recognitions.

Each product has a unique message. For example, at a conference, a pin may symbolize unity, and a medal, achievement.

Step 2: Choose Your Finish and Style

The choice of finish greatly impacts the look and feel of your design. At PinProsPlus they also have many finish options to enhance your item:

• Polished Gold or Silver: Shiny, attention-getting, and decorative. Great for awards or luxury brands.

• Antique Finishes: Aged look that adds character to pieces, great for coins and commemorative items.

• Black Nickel or Matte: Sleek, contemporary, and right for large-scale designs.

When it comes to bulk orders, they pay attention to detail. They find that a gold pin that has been enameled stands out great for conference lanyards; also, they see that antique bronze coins do very well for military or club traditions.

Step 3: Select the Right Attachment Style

The attachment option is an often overlooked element, but it does in fact affect how people will wear or use your custom product:

• Butterfly Clutch: Of all the lapel pins, what they see are very simple and reliable.

• Magnet Backing: Clothing protected great for business.

• Safety Pin or Velcro: Great for patches and uniforms.

• Ribbons and Necklaces: For medals. Best in class. Best of the lot. Medals are a given. Best of the bunch.

For big events, note your audience. At a professional conference they may prefer magnet backs; in a sports event your best bet is a medal with a sturdy ribbon.

Step 4: Design for Impact

As you scale from 100 to 1,000+ pieces, the design has to stand out yet remain practical. Here are my tips:

• Keep it bold: Small issues can be lost in a pin or coin. Go for bold lines and crisp imagery.

• Color wisely: Use different colors to improve visibility. From PinProsPlus, enamel fills are durable and very bright.

• Incorporate text carefully: Dates, slogans, and logos do that well, but stay clear of crowding.

• Think about scale: A 1-inch pin is different from a 3-inch patch, which you should account for.

PinProsPlus has design solutions that do away with the need for you to be a professional graphic artist. Their team takes your idea and turns it into a production-ready piece of art.

Step 5: Plan Your Order Timeline

One issue event planners have is that they wait too late to place an order. At PinProsPlus they have a quick turnaround, which is great, but also it is smart to keep in mind that:

• 2–3 weeks for design and production.

• 1 week for delivery, based on your location.

If you are putting in an order for that many items for a large-scale event, plan for extra time for revisions and approvals.

Step 6: Order in Bulk to Maximize Value

Custom as you order in larger quantities, products see a great reduction in price. They see this, for instance, in the price per pin, which they see drop greatly between orders of 100 and 1,000 pieces. Also bulk ordering is the way to go for events like conferences, fundraisers, and tournaments in which you want all participants to take part.

PinProsPlus is known for large volume orders, which they fulfill with consistent quality in each piece.

Tips to Make Your Product Stand Out

• Add dimension: Think about using 3D molding for coin and belt buckle designs, which will give a tactile effect.

• Mix finishes: Combining modern and vintage finishes, which is what gives a space that energy.

• Use enamel fills: Hard enamel has a jewelry look, while soft enamel provides texture and depth.

• Match event branding: Match your product’s color scheme to that of your logo or campaign theme.

Why Work with PinProsPlus?

Ordering custom items can be very overwhleming when you have to juggle budgets, deadlines, and design choices. PinProsPlus simplifies the which with:

• Free artwork and design support.

• Competitive pricing, even for smaller orders.

• A large variety of designs and accessories.

• Proven out for large scale orders which range from 100 to 1000+ items.

Their goal is to work with event planners, nonprofits, and businesses to develop products that not only meet but also outperform your expectations. What they bring to the table is far beyond a pin or medal; they provide heirloom-quality pieces.

Final Thoughts

Custom coins, pins, patches, belt buckles, and medals are more than just what you take away from an event. They are also tools for brand promotion, fundraising, recognition, and unification. Careful choice of which products, their finish, and the style of attachment, and working with a trusted partner like PinProsPlus is what will make your custom items really pop.

For that which may be as little as a set of 100 pins for your fundraiser or as large a run as thousands of medals for a national tournament, PinProsPlus puts your vision into reality with quality, creativity, and impact.