A ball coin is the keepsake guests take home from a unit ball, a birthday ball, a dining in or a formal dinner. It marks the year and the occasion, so it tends to be dressier than a field coin, and it is usually handed to every guest at the door or set at each place.
What Goes on Each Side
The front usually carries the unit crest or the command insignia, with the unit name around the rim. The back is for the event itself: the name of the ball, the year, and often a simple image such as a couple dancing, the venue, or the unit motto. Keep the year large and clear, since that is what guests look for when they find the coin in a drawer years later.
Finish and Size
Any single plating costs the same on our coins, so pick the finish that suits the evening. Every choice is confirmed on your free proof before production.
- Polished gold or antique gold: the usual choice for a formal event
- 1.75 or 2.0 inch: large enough for a crest and a year to read clearly, small enough for a pocket or a purse
- Full color on one side and all metal on the other: a dressy look that keeps the crest crisp
How Many to Order and What It Costs
Count every expected guest, then add about 10 percent for late additions, the head table and the unit archive. At 2.0 inch, 100 coins are about $5.13 each plus a $150 mold fee, and 300 coins are about $4.78 each with the mold fee waived, so a large ball often costs less per guest than a small one. Shipping is included.
When to Order
Work back from the ball date. Production takes 18 to 21 business days after you approve the proof, and you should allow a few days before that for the quote and any design changes. Ordering about six weeks before the event leaves comfortable room. If the date is closer, say so when you request a quote: rush is decided case by case, and we confirm the delivery date in the quote before you pay anything.
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