Custom Masonic Coins by CNF Interactive

Custom Masonic Coin and Lapel Pin Supplier Since 1992

CNF Interactive has been designing and supplying custom Masonic coins and custom Masonic lapel pins since 1992. For more than three decades, we have worked with Masonic lodges, Grand Lodges, Masonic organizations, officers, and individual Brothers across the United States and around the world to create custom products that represent their history, traditions, and identity.

CNF Interactive is owned and operated by an active Mason who understands the importance of accurately representing Masonic symbols, working tools, lodge information, and traditions. This Masonic experience is incorporated into every project, from the initial design concept and artwork through final approval and production.

Custom Masonic coins and custom Masonic lapel pins are our primary specialties. We also provide a wide range of other custom Masonic products, regalia, apparel, awards, and promotional products for lodges and Masonic organizations.

Our goal is simple: provide knowledgeable personal service, professional custom artwork, quality manufacturing, and products that Masons can present and use with pride.

About Custom Masonic Coins

Custom Masonic coins are created specifically for Masonic lodges, Grand Lodges, appendant bodies, officers, members, events, and special occasions. Unlike stock coins, each custom coin can be designed around the lodge or organization’s own name, number, symbols, dates, colors, history, and purpose.

CNF Interactive works directly with each customer to turn an idea, sketch, photograph, existing emblem, or written description into professional artwork for a custom Masonic coin. Every design is reviewed and approved by the customer before production begins.

Understanding Custom Masonic Coins

Custom Masonic coins are specially designed coins that combine traditional Masonic symbolism with information unique to a particular lodge, organization, person, event, or occasion.

A custom Masonic coin can include:

Lodge name and number
Square and Compasses and other Masonic symbols
Grand Lodge or organization information
Officer names and titles
Dates and anniversary years
Mottos and meaningful inscriptions
Custom artwork and emblems
Event or commemorative information
Individual names or recognition information

Each coin can be designed on both sides, allowing the artwork and information to tell a much larger story than can be shown on only one side.

Custom Masonic Challenge Coins

Custom Masonic challenge coins combine the tradition of challenge coins with the symbols, history, and identity of Freemasonry. They can be created for an individual lodge, Grand Lodge, Masonic organization, officer, special event, or other Masonic purpose.

Unlike a generic Masonic coin, a custom Masonic challenge coin is designed specifically for the customer. The lodge name, number, dates, symbols, colors, wording, and other details can all become part of the design.

Some Brothers also use custom Masonic challenge coins as distinctive business cards by incorporating professional or contact information into the design while also representing their Masonic affiliation.

How Custom Masonic Coins Are Used

Custom Masonic coins can serve many different purposes within the Masonic community. They can commemorate an important event, recognize service, honor an individual, raise funds, promote a lodge, or simply provide members with something meaningful that represents their Masonic organization.

Common uses include:

Lodge coins
Past Master coins
Officer installation coins
Lodge anniversary coins
Membership coins
Fundraising coins
Grand Lodge and district coins
Event and commemorative coins
Recognition and presentation coins
Memorial coins
Masonic challenge coins
Business card coins

Because every coin is custom designed, it can be created around the specific purpose of the lodge, organization, or individual.

Masonic Symbols, Lodge Information and Artwork

Masonic symbols have specific meanings and should be represented with accuracy and respect. CNF Interactive is owned and operated by an active Mason, providing firsthand knowledge of Masonic symbolism and helping ensure that important design elements are presented appropriately.

A design may incorporate traditional Masonic symbols, lodge emblems, working tools, buildings, portraits, seals, dates, lettering, or customer-supplied artwork.

The design must also remain balanced and readable. Symbols, wording, colors, and other elements are arranged so they work together as one complete coin design rather than appearing crowded or disconnected.

Customers do not need to provide finished professional artwork. A sketch, photograph, existing logo, previous design, or even a description of the idea can be used as the starting point for developing the artwork.

Front and Back Coin Designs

Custom Masonic coins normally provide two complete surfaces for artwork, allowing the front and back to serve different purposes while remaining part of the same overall design.

For example, the front might feature the lodge name, number, and Square and Compasses, while the back could include an anniversary date, Past Master’s information, event details, motto, building, portrait, or another meaningful design.

The two sides can also use different design techniques depending on the artwork. A coin may incorporate raised and recessed 2D elements, sculpted 3D elements, enamel colors, different metal finishes, or a combination of techniques.

CNF Interactive develops the front and back artwork together so the finished coin has a consistent appearance and accurately represents the lodge, organization, event, or individual for whom it was created.

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2D Custom Masonic Coins

2D custom Masonic coins provide a clean, traditional appearance that works especially well for Masonic symbols, lodge emblems, lettering, dates, and enamel colors. The design is created using raised and recessed metal areas that clearly separate the different elements of the artwork.

CNF Interactive designs each 2D custom Masonic coin around the specific needs of the lodge, organization, event, or individual. The artwork is carefully arranged to provide good balance, clear lettering, accurate Masonic symbolism, and a finished coin that is easy to recognize and read.

Understanding 2D Custom Masonic Coins

A 2D custom Masonic coin uses raised and recessed metal surfaces to create the design. Unlike a 3D coin, which can use sculpted and rounded surfaces at different depths, the individual design elements of a 2D coin remain on clearly defined raised or recessed levels.

This method works especially well for:

Square and Compasses and other Masonic symbols
Lodge names and numbers
Lettering and dates
Lodge emblems and seals
Geometric designs
Borders and decorative patterns
Enamel color areas

The clean separation between the raised and recessed areas helps maintain the clarity of the design.

How 2D Custom Masonic Coins Are Made

The process begins with approved custom artwork showing the placement of the symbols, lettering, colors, borders, and other design elements.

The artwork is then used to create the die that forms the design in the metal. During production, the coin is struck so that the appropriate areas of the design are raised or recessed.

Depending on the approved design, additional manufacturing steps may include:

Metal plating or antiquing
Soft or hard enamel colors
Textures and surface treatments
Edge detailing
Engraving or sequential numbering
Other approved finishing options

The finished coin is then inspected to make sure the design, lettering, colors, and overall appearance meet the approved specifications.

Benefits of 2D Custom Masonic Coins

2D custom Masonic coins are a popular choice because they provide excellent detail while keeping lettering and symbols clean and readable.

Benefits include:

Clear Masonic symbols and lettering
Strong separation between design elements
Excellent use of enamel colors
Clean and traditional appearance
Good readability on both sides of the coin
Flexibility for detailed lodge and organization information
Ability to incorporate many different finishes and manufacturing options

A 2D design can be simple and traditional or highly detailed depending on the artwork and purpose of the coin.

2D Custom Masonic Coin Design Features

A 2D coin provides considerable flexibility when arranging the artwork on the front and back.

Common design features include:

Lodge name and number around the outer border
Square and Compasses or another central Masonic emblem
Officer names and titles
Anniversary and event dates
Masonic mottos and inscriptions
Lodge buildings and recognizable emblems
Decorative borders and patterns
Different designs on the front and back
Enamel colors separated by raised metal

The layout is developed around the information the customer wants represented while maintaining proper spacing, balance, and readability.

Enamel and Color in 2D Coin Designs

Enamel color works particularly well with 2D custom Masonic coins because the raised metal areas can create defined borders between individual colors and design elements.

Color can be used to highlight:

Masonic symbols
Lodge and organization colors
Lettering
Borders
Background areas
Emblems and seals
Individual parts of the artwork

Both soft enamel and hard enamel may be available depending on the design and desired appearance. The choice of enamel, plating, and other manufacturing options can be reviewed during the design process.

Complete information about enamel and available manufacturing choices is provided on the Custom Masonic Product and Design Options page.

Designing 2D Coins for Clarity and Accuracy

A successful 2D custom Masonic coin must do more than place artwork on a piece of metal. The symbols, lettering, borders, colors, and other elements must work together within the available space.

CNF Interactive considers the size and placement of each design element so important information remains clear and recognizable.

Special attention is given to:

Accuracy of Masonic symbols
Proper placement of lodge information
Letter size and readability
Spacing between design elements
Balance between metal and enamel areas
Front and back design consistency
Overall appearance of the finished coin

The customer receives artwork for review before production begins and can request revisions to ensure the final design accurately represents the lodge, organization, event, or individual.

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3D Custom Masonic Coins

3D custom Masonic coins use sculpted metal to create depth, contour, and dimension within the design. Instead of relying only on clearly defined raised and recessed levels, 3D artwork can gradually rise and fall to create rounded, curved, and sculpted surfaces.

This technique works especially well for Masonic designs that include buildings, portraits, working tools, pillars, architectural details, sculpted emblems, and other artwork that benefits from a more dimensional appearance. CNF Interactive develops each 3D coin around the artwork and determines where additional depth can improve the overall design.

Understanding 3D Custom Masonic Coins

A 3D custom Masonic coin uses multiple levels and sculpted surfaces to create the appearance of depth. This allows individual parts of the design to have different heights, curves, contours, and shapes rather than remaining on simple flat levels.

3D design can be especially effective for:

Lodge buildings and architectural details
Portraits and faces
Pillars and columns
Masonic working tools
Sculpted Square and Compasses
Seals and emblems
Animals and figures
Raised centerpieces
Detailed commemorative artwork

The amount of 3D detail used depends on the artwork, coin size, and the appearance the customer wants to achieve.

How 3D Custom Masonic Coins Are Made

The 3D design process begins with the development of the initial custom artwork. This basic artwork establishes the overall coin design, including the placement of Masonic symbols, lettering, borders, dates, emblems, and other design elements.

The customer reviews this initial artwork and can request revisions until the basic design is approved.

Once the customer approves the initial artwork, it is used to create a CNC 3D image of the coin. The CNC image converts the approved basic artwork into a dimensional representation that shows how the sculpted areas, raised surfaces, contours, and different levels of the design will appear in actual 3D form.

The customer then reviews the CNC 3D image before production begins. This provides an additional opportunity to see and approve the dimensional appearance of the coin before the manufacturing tooling is produced.

The 3D approval process is:

Initial custom artwork is created
Customer reviews the basic artwork
Revisions are made as needed
Customer approves the basic artwork
Approved artwork is used to create the CNC 3D image
Customer reviews the CNC 3D image
Any necessary 3D adjustments are completed
Customer approves the final CNC 3D image
Production can begin

This two-stage approval process allows the customer to approve both the basic coin design and the actual 3D interpretation of that design before the coin moves into production.

Benefits of 3D Custom Masonic Coins

The primary advantage of a 3D custom Masonic coin is the ability to give important artwork greater depth and visual presence.

Benefits include:

Sculpted depth and dimension
More realistic architectural details
Greater definition for portraits and figures
Rounded and contoured design surfaces
Strong visual emphasis on important symbols
Ability to create detailed raised centerpieces
A distinctive appearance for presentation and commemorative coins

3D does not automatically make every design better. It is most effective when the artwork contains elements that genuinely benefit from sculpted depth and contour.

Sculpted and Dimensional Artwork

Sculpted artwork allows different parts of a coin design to gradually rise, fall, curve, or change shape. This can create a more realistic appearance than artwork produced entirely on flat raised and recessed levels.

For example, a lodge building can be given architectural depth, a portrait can have facial contours, pillars can appear rounded, and Masonic working tools can have more realistic shapes.

CNF Interactive considers the complete design when determining which elements should receive dimensional treatment. Lettering and other information that requires sharp readability may remain 2D while the primary artwork is sculpted in 3D.

This makes it possible to combine the clarity of traditional 2D design with the depth and visual impact of 3D artwork on the same custom Masonic coin.

Using UV Printing With 3D Custom Masonic Coins

UV printing provides another way to add detailed color and artwork to a 3D custom Masonic coin. Unlike traditional enamel, UV printing can reproduce details that may be difficult to create using individual enamel-filled areas.

UV printing can be useful for:

Detailed multicolor artwork
Color gradients
Photographic-style images
Small design details
Complex logos and emblems
Artwork requiring colors that cannot easily be separated by raised metal borders

UV printing can be incorporated with 3D metal artwork when the design calls for both sculpted dimension and detailed printed color.

The use of UV printing depends on the artwork and desired appearance of the finished coin. CNF Interactive can help determine whether traditional enamel, UV printing, sculpted metal, or a combination of these techniques will provide the best result.

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Combining 2D and 3D Custom Masonic Coin Designs

A custom Masonic coin does not have to be designed entirely in 2D or entirely in 3D. In many cases, combining both techniques on the same coin provides the best balance between clear, readable information and sculpted dimensional artwork.

CNF Interactive can use 2D design for lettering, borders, dates, enamel areas, and other elements that require clean definition while using 3D sculpting for artwork that benefits from additional depth and dimension. The two techniques can also be used differently on the front and back of the same coin.

Using 2D and 3D Elements on the Same Coin

Combining 2D and 3D elements allows different parts of the artwork to be produced using the technique that works best for each part of the design.

For example, a coin may use:

2D lettering around the outer border
2D lodge names, numbers, dates, and inscriptions
2D enamel-filled areas
A 3D sculpted Square and Compasses
A 3D lodge building or architectural feature
3D portraits, working tools, pillars, or other dimensional artwork
A 2D design on one side and a 3D design on the other

This flexibility allows the coin to maintain clear lettering and important information while creating greater depth and visual impact in the primary artwork.

Choosing Which Elements Should Be 2D or 3D

Not every part of a coin will benefit from being produced in 3D. Small lettering, dates, detailed inscriptions, and other information generally require sharp definition and may be better suited for 2D production.

Larger visual elements can often benefit from 3D sculpting. These may include:

Portraits
Lodge buildings
Pillars and columns
Masonic working tools
Square and Compasses
Figures and animals
Architectural details
Raised center emblems

CNF Interactive evaluates the complete artwork and can recommend where 2D or 3D techniques will provide the best appearance, readability, and balance.

Combining Enamel With 2D and 3D Designs

Enamel color can be incorporated into coins that contain both 2D and 3D elements. The enamel is normally placed within clearly defined areas of the design while the sculpted metal provides the dimensional features.

This allows a design to combine:

Colored lodge or organization emblems
Masonic colors
Colored backgrounds
Enamel lettering or borders
Sculpted 3D metal centerpieces
Raised and recessed 2D metal details

The amount and placement of enamel should complement the dimensional artwork rather than overpower it. The goal is to use color and sculpted metal together to create a balanced finished design.

Combining Semi-Transparent Enamel With 2D and 3D Designs

Semi-transparent enamel can be combined with raised and recessed metal, 3D sculpting, UV printing, and other design techniques to create realistic depth, shading, and visual effects that cannot always be achieved with standard solid enamel colors.

Unlike traditional opaque enamel, semi-transparent enamel allows some of the underlying metal surface and sculpted detail to remain visible through the color. Changes in the depth and shape of the metal underneath the enamel can affect how light and color appear across the finished design.

For example, a realistic blue sky can be created by sculpting clouds into the background of the coin as part of the mold. Semi-transparent blue enamel can then be applied over the sculpted surface. The raised cloud areas beneath the enamel appear lighter while the deeper surrounding areas produce a stronger blue appearance.

This creates a smooth transition between the blue sky and lighter clouds without requiring the clouds to simply be painted onto the surface.

Semi-transparent enamel can be used to create effects such as:

Blue skies and clouds
Water and waves
Shading and changes in color depth
Background scenery
Dimensional landscapes
Highlighted sculpted details
Smooth transitions between lighter and darker areas

Semi-transparent enamel can also be combined with UV printing when additional fine details, colors, or realistic imagery are needed. By combining the physical depth of 2D and 3D metalwork with semi-transparent enamel and UV printing, CNF Interactive can create detailed, dimensional designs with greater visual depth and a more realistic finished appearance.

CNF Interactive determines how these different techniques can work together during the artwork and design process so the customer can review and approve the complete appearance before production begins.

Combining UV Printing With 2D and 3D Designs

UV printing can also be combined with 2D and 3D coin designs when the artwork requires detailed printed color that cannot easily be reproduced with traditional enamel.

UV printing can be used for:

Detailed multicolor artwork
Color gradients
Photographic-style images
Complex lodge or organization emblems
Small details requiring precise color
Artwork that contains many colors within a limited area

A coin can therefore incorporate traditional 2D metalwork, sculpted 3D artwork, enamel color, and UV printing when the design calls for it.

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Dual Plated 2D and 3D Custom Masonic Coins

Dual plating allows two different metal finishes to be incorporated into the same custom Masonic coin. This technique can be used with 2D, 3D, or combined 2D and 3D designs to create contrast and help important parts of the artwork stand apart from the surrounding design.

For example, gold and silver finishes can be used together to separate Masonic symbols, lettering, borders, working tools, or sculpted artwork. Dual plating can also be combined with enamel, UV printing, and other design techniques to create a more distinctive finished coin.

Dual Plating on 2D Custom Masonic Coins

Dual plating can add contrast to the clearly defined raised and recessed areas of a 2D custom Masonic coin. Different metal finishes can be assigned to specific parts of the design to help separate important elements.

Dual plating on a 2D coin can be used to highlight:

Square and Compasses and other Masonic symbols
Lodge names and numbers
Borders and decorative patterns
Lettering and dates
Working tools
Center emblems
Individual design elements

For example, a coin could use a silver finish for the primary background and a gold finish for the Square and Compasses. The contrast between the two metals helps the central symbol stand out while maintaining the clean appearance of a 2D design.

Dual Plating on 3D Custom Masonic Coins

Dual plating can be especially effective with 3D custom Masonic coins because the different metal finishes can help emphasize sculpted surfaces and dimensional artwork.

A 3D design might use one metal finish for the primary coin surface and a second finish for:

Sculpted Masonic symbols
Portraits
Lodge buildings
Pillars and columns
Working tools
Raised centerpieces
Architectural details

The combination of dimensional sculpting and contrasting metal finishes can create greater visual separation between different parts of the artwork and draw attention to the most important features of the design.

Dual Plating on Combined 2D and 3D Coins

When 2D and 3D techniques are used together, dual plating provides another way to visually separate the different design elements.

For example, a coin could contain clean 2D lettering and borders in one metal finish while using a second metal finish for a sculpted 3D centerpiece.

A combined design may include:

2D lettering with a contrasting 3D emblem
2D borders surrounding sculpted artwork
Different finishes for the front and back design elements
Contrasting finishes between symbols and backgrounds
Enamel color incorporated between plated metal areas

CNF Interactive considers the entire design when determining where each metal finish should be placed so the dual plating complements the artwork rather than making the coin appear overly complicated.

Combining Dual Plating, Enamel and UV Printing

Dual plating does not have to be used by itself. It can be combined with enamel color, semi-transparent enamel, UV printing, 2D metalwork, and 3D sculpting when the artwork calls for multiple design techniques.

A custom Masonic coin can combine:

Two contrasting metal finishes
Traditional enamel colors
Semi-transparent enamel
UV printed artwork
Raised and recessed 2D details
Sculpted 3D elements

Using these techniques together provides considerable design flexibility. A sculpted Masonic symbol could use one metal finish, the surrounding coin could use another, enamel could provide traditional lodge colors, and UV printing could reproduce detailed artwork that would be difficult to achieve with enamel alone.

The purpose of combining these techniques is not simply to add more features to the coin. Each technique should serve a specific part of the artwork and contribute to a balanced finished design.

CNF Interactive works with the customer during the artwork process to determine which combination of plating, enamel, UV printing, 2D elements, and 3D sculpting will best reproduce the intended design before the coin moves into production.

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Designing Your Custom Masonic Coin

Every custom Masonic coin begins with an idea. You may already have complete artwork, a rough sketch, a photograph, an existing lodge emblem, or simply an idea of what you would like the coin to represent.

CNF Interactive works directly with you to develop that idea into professional production-ready artwork. The design process allows you to review the artwork, request changes, and approve the final design before production begins.

Watch How Custom Masonic Coins Are Designed

Watch our Custom Masonic Coin Design Video to see how CNF Interactive takes a customer’s ideas, artwork, sketches, photographs, and design instructions and develops them into professional custom Masonic coin artwork.

The video provides a look at the design process and shows how the different elements of a custom coin are arranged and developed before the final artwork is submitted to the customer for review and approval.

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Custom Masonic Design Templates

Customers who would like help organizing their ideas can use our Custom Masonic Design Templates. The templates provide a simple way to sketch a design and identify the symbols, wording, dates, colors, and other design elements you would like included.

Using a template is optional. You can still begin your project with a sketch, photograph, existing artwork, previous design, or simply a description of your idea.

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Start With Your Idea

You do not need to know exactly what your finished coin should look like before contacting CNF Interactive. We can begin with whatever information you have available.

You can provide:

A rough sketch or drawing
Lodge name and number
Masonic symbols you want included
Existing lodge artwork or emblem
Photographs
Previous coins, pins, or other designs
Anniversary or event information
Names, titles, dates, or inscriptions
Examples of designs you like
A written description of your idea

The more information you provide, the better we can understand what you want your custom Masonic coin to represent.

You Do Not Have to Be an Artist

You do not have to be an artist to design a custom Masonic coin. Even a simple hand-drawn sketch can provide enough information to begin developing your design.

After discussing your ideas with you, CNF Interactive can take your sketch, photograph, existing artwork, or written concept and turn it into professional production-ready artwork.

Our job is to help transform your idea into a design that can actually be manufactured while preserving the meaning and appearance you want the finished coin to have.

Custom Coin Artwork

Each custom Masonic coin is developed around the customer’s specific requirements. The artwork establishes how the front and back of the coin will look before manufacturing begins.

The artwork may include:

Masonic symbols and working tools
Lodge names and numbers
Grand Lodge or organization information
Dates and anniversary years
Officer names and titles
Buildings and architectural features
Portraits and photographs
Mottos and inscriptions
Borders and decorative elements
Enamel colors
Plating and metal finishes
2D and 3D design elements
UV printed artwork

The artwork also considers the physical limitations of the coin so lettering remains readable and important design elements can be manufactured correctly.

Masonic Symbols and Proper Layout

Masonic symbols represent traditions, teachings, organizations, and offices that have specific meaning within Freemasonry. Their placement, proportions, orientation, and relationship to other elements of the design should be handled with care.

Because CNF Interactive is owned and operated by an active Mason, we understand the importance of accurately representing Masonic symbolism.

During the design process, attention is given to:

Proper representation of Masonic symbols
Correct placement and orientation
Lodge and organization information
Readable lettering and dates
Appropriate proportions
Balanced spacing
Relationship between symbols and other artwork
Overall appearance of the front and back designs

The goal is to create a coin that accurately represents the lodge, organization, event, or individual while maintaining a professional and balanced appearance.

Digital Artwork Proofs

Before production begins, the customer receives a digital artwork proof showing the proposed design.

The proof allows you to review:

Front and back artwork
Masonic symbols
Lodge names and numbers
Lettering and spelling
Dates and names
Colors
Plating and finishes
Placement of design elements
Other important design details

This is your opportunity to carefully review the design and identify anything that needs to be changed before approval.

For 3D custom Masonic coins, the approved basic artwork is then used to create a CNC 3D image showing the sculpted depth and dimensional features of the design. The CNC 3D image is also submitted to the customer for review and approval before production begins.

Unlimited Artwork Revisions

CNF Interactive provides unlimited artwork revisions during the design process so you are not required to approve a design until you are satisfied with it.

Revisions may include:

Changing lettering or wording
Correcting names or dates
Moving or resizing symbols
Changing colors
Adjusting the layout
Adding or removing design elements
Changing the front or back design
Making other reasonable artwork adjustments

The revision process continues until the customer is ready to approve the final artwork.

Final Artwork Approval

Production does not begin until the customer approves the final artwork.

The final approval confirms the design, wording, spelling, dates, symbols, colors, layout, and other specifications shown on the approved proof.

For 3D custom Masonic coins, approval of the basic artwork is followed by the creation of the CNC 3D image. The CNC image shows how the approved artwork will appear with the actual sculpted depth and dimensional features. The customer reviews and approves this 3D representation before the 3D coin moves into production.

This approval process gives the customer the opportunity to see and approve the design before manufacturing begins and helps ensure that the finished custom Masonic coin accurately represents the approved artwork.

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Custom Masonic Coin Sizes and Manufacturing Options

The size, thickness, metal finish, color, edge style, and other manufacturing options all contribute to the final appearance of a custom Masonic coin. These choices should support the artwork rather than simply being added to the design.

CNF Interactive helps customers select the options that work best with their artwork, budget, and intended use. This section provides an overview of the most common choices available for custom Masonic coins. Complete information about these and additional manufacturing choices is available on our Custom Masonic Product and Design Options page.

Standard Coin Sizes

The size of a custom Masonic coin affects how much artwork, lettering, and detail can be incorporated into the design.

Common custom Masonic coin sizes include:

1.50 inches
1.75 inches
2.00 inches

A 1.50-inch coin provides a traditional compact size and works well for designs that do not require a large amount of detail.

A 1.75-inch coin provides additional design space while remaining comfortable to handle and present. It is often a good balance between a smaller traditional coin and a larger presentation coin.

A 2.00-inch coin provides more surface area for detailed artwork, larger symbols, additional lettering, and complex 2D or 3D designs.

Other sizes may be available depending on the project and manufacturing requirements.

Coin Thickness

Coin thickness contributes to the weight, feel, durability, and overall presentation of the finished coin.

A standard custom Masonic coin is approximately 3 mm thick. Depending on the design, size, sculpted detail, edge requirements, and intended use, other thicknesses may be available.

The appropriate thickness is considered as part of the overall coin design so the finished product has the appearance and feel intended for the project.

Metal Finishes and Plating

The metal finish provides much of the overall appearance and character of a custom Masonic coin.

Available finishes may include:

Gold
Silver
Bronze
Black nickel
Antique finishes
Polished finishes
Dual plating

The plating should complement the artwork, colors, and purpose of the coin. Different finishes can create a traditional, formal, modern, or aged appearance.

Dual plating can also be used to incorporate two different metal finishes within the same design.

See our Plating Chart and Custom Masonic Product and Design Options page for additional information.

Antiquing

Antiquing is used to darken recessed areas of the metal while leaving raised portions more visible. This creates contrast and can make detailed metal artwork easier to see.

Antiquing works especially well with:

Masonic symbols
Working tools
Lettering
Architectural details
Sculpted 3D artwork
Borders and decorative patterns
Historical and commemorative designs

Antique finishes can provide a traditional appearance that works particularly well with many Masonic designs.

Enamel Colors

Enamel adds color to selected areas of a custom Masonic coin and can be used to reproduce lodge colors, organization colors, symbols, backgrounds, borders, and other artwork.

Depending on the design, options may include:

Soft enamel
Hard enamel
Semi-transparent enamel
Multiple enamel colors

Enamel can be combined with raised metal, recessed areas, plating, 2D designs, 3D designs, and other manufacturing techniques.

Color selections are established during the artwork process so the customer can review the intended appearance before production.

See our Color Chart and Custom Masonic Product and Design Options page for additional information.

UV Printing

UV printing allows detailed full-color artwork to be applied to areas of a custom Masonic coin where traditional enamel may not provide the required detail.

UV printing can be useful for:

Detailed multicolor artwork
Photographic-style images
Color gradients
Complex emblems and logos
Small details
Artwork containing many closely spaced colors

UV printing can be combined with 2D metalwork, 3D sculpting, enamel, semi-transparent enamel, and different metal finishes when the design requires it.

Textures and Granulations

Textures and granulations can be applied to selected metal areas to create visual contrast between different parts of the coin.

These treatments can help distinguish backgrounds from raised symbols, lettering, borders, or other artwork.

Textures may be used to:

Separate background and foreground areas
Highlight important symbols
Add visual interest to open metal areas
Complement 2D or 3D artwork
Create contrast without adding additional color

The type of texture used should complement the overall artwork rather than interfere with lettering or important design details.

Reeded and Diamond Cut Edges

The outside edge of a custom Masonic coin can provide another opportunity to enhance the finished design.

CNF Interactive offers reeded and diamond cut edge styles.

Reeded edges use repeating patterns around the outside edge of the coin. Different reeded patterns may be available depending on the desired appearance.

Diamond cut edges use precision-cut reflective surfaces around the edge to create additional detail and visual interest as the coin moves in the light.

The appropriate edge style depends on the coin design, size, plating, and desired finished appearance.

Complete edge options can be reviewed on the Custom Masonic Product and Design Options page.

Engraving and Sequential Numbering

Engraving allows information to be added to individual coins after the primary design has been established.

Engraving may be used for:

Individual names
Officer names or titles
Presentation information
Dates
Lodge information
Memorial information
Other personalized details

Sequential numbering can be used when each coin needs its own identifying number, such as:

Numbering can be useful for limited editions, fundraising programs, commemorative releases, membership programs, or collectible coin series.

Custom Cutouts

Custom cutouts allow open areas to be incorporated directly into the coin design. Instead of every part of the coin being solid metal, selected areas can be removed to become part of the artwork.

Cutouts may be used to:

Create distinctive shapes within the design
Highlight Masonic symbols
Separate individual design elements
Add open space around artwork
Create a more distinctive overall appearance

Cutouts must be considered during the initial artwork process because they affect the physical structure and manufacturing of the coin.

CNF Interactive can determine whether a proposed cutout can be manufactured properly and how it can be incorporated without weakening or interfering with the overall design.

For complete information about available manufacturing choices, visit our Custom Masonic Product and Design Options page.

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Custom Masonic Coin Packaging and Presentation

The way a custom Masonic coin is packaged can be just as important as the coin itself, especially when it will be presented as an award, commemorative piece, Past Master coin, officer recognition coin, or special gift.

CNF Interactive offers different packaging and presentation options depending on how the coins will be distributed or presented. Packaging choices can range from simple individual protection to more formal presentation options.

Individual Packaging

Custom Masonic coins can be individually packaged to help protect the finish during shipping, storage, and distribution.

Individual packaging is useful when coins will be:

Distributed to lodge members
Sold during fundraising programs
Given to attendees at an event
Stored for future presentations
Shipped or distributed individually

The appropriate packaging method can be selected based on the type of coin and how it will be used.

Coin Capsules

Clear coin capsules provide additional protection while allowing the front and back of the custom Masonic coin to remain visible.

Coin capsules can help protect the coin from:

Scratches
Fingerprints
Surface wear
Dust
Damage during handling

Capsules are particularly useful for collectible, commemorative, presentation, and limited-edition coins that customers may want to preserve while still being able to view the design.

Velvet Presentation Boxes

Velvet presentation boxes provide a more formal way to present a custom Masonic coin.

They can be especially appropriate for:

Past Master coins
Officer recognition coins
Grand Lodge presentations
Anniversary coins
Awards and recognition
Memorial presentations
Special commemorative coins

A presentation box can turn the custom coin into a complete recognition or gift presentation rather than simply presenting the coin by itself.

Presentation and Gift Options

The appropriate presentation method depends on the purpose of the custom Masonic coin.

A coin intended for general distribution may only require individual protective packaging, while a Past Master coin, award, or commemorative presentation may benefit from a coin capsule or presentation box.

CNF Interactive can help determine which available packaging or presentation option is appropriate for the project based on how the finished coins will be used.

For complete information about available packaging, accessories, and presentation choices, visit our Custom Masonic Product and Design Options page.

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How Custom Masonic Coins Are Ordered

Ordering custom Masonic coins begins with your idea and continues through artwork development, customer approval, manufacturing, inspection, packaging, and delivery.

CNF Interactive works directly with the customer throughout the process. You do not need finished artwork before getting started. We can begin with a sketch, photograph, lodge emblem, previous design, written description, or simply an idea of what you would like to create.

Submit Your Idea

The first step is to tell us about the custom Masonic coin you would like to create.

Information that can help us get started includes:

Lodge or organization name
Lodge number
Coin size
Quantity needed
Masonic symbols or emblems
Names and titles
Dates
Anniversary or event information
Preferred colors
Photographs or existing artwork
Ideas for the front and back
Examples or reference images
Any special manufacturing or presentation requirements

You do not need to have all of this information before contacting us. We can help you determine what is needed as the project develops.

Artwork Development

After we understand the project, CNF Interactive develops custom artwork based on the information and ideas provided.

The artwork establishes the appearance of the coin before manufacturing begins, including:

Front and back layouts
Masonic symbols
Lettering
Dates and names
Colors
Borders
Plating
2D and 3D elements
Other design features

The purpose of this stage is to transform the customer’s concept into artwork that accurately represents the idea and can be manufactured as a custom coin.

Review and Revisions

The customer receives the artwork for review before the design is approved for production.

This is the time to carefully review:

Spelling
Names
Dates
Lodge numbers
Masonic symbols
Colors
Placement of artwork
Front and back designs
Overall appearance

If changes are needed, revisions can be requested.

CNF Interactive provides unlimited artwork revisions so the customer can continue working with us until the design is ready for final approval.

Approve Your Design

Once the customer is satisfied with the artwork, final approval is provided before production begins.

For a 2D custom Masonic coin, the approved artwork establishes the design that will move into manufacturing.

For a 3D custom Masonic coin, approval of the basic artwork is followed by the creation of the CNC 3D image. The customer reviews the CNC image to see how the approved artwork will appear with sculpted depth, contours, and dimensional details.

The CNC 3D image must also be approved before the 3D coin moves into production.

Production does not begin until the required artwork and design approvals have been completed.

Production

After final approval, the custom Masonic coin moves into production.

The approved design is used to create the required tooling and manufacture the coins according to the specifications established during the artwork process.

Depending on the design, production may include:

Die and mold preparation
Coin striking or forming
2D and 3D detailing
Plating
Antiquing
Enamel application
Semi-transparent enamel
UV printing
Edge detailing
Engraving or numbering
Other approved manufacturing processes

Production times can vary depending on the design, quantity, manufacturing requirements, shipping, and other factors.

Quality Inspection

After manufacturing, the finished custom Masonic coins are inspected for overall quality and consistency.

The inspection may include checking:

Artwork and design details
Plating and metal finishes
Enamel colors
UV printed areas
Lettering
2D and 3D details
Edge treatments
Engraving or numbering
Overall appearance

The goal is to make sure the finished coins properly represent the approved design before they are prepared for delivery.

Packaging and Delivery

After production and inspection are completed, the custom Masonic coins are packaged for shipment.

Any selected coin capsules, presentation boxes, or other approved packaging options are prepared as part of the order.

The finished order is then shipped to the customer ready for distribution, presentation, fundraising, recognition, or the special purpose for which the coins were created.

From the initial idea through final delivery, CNF Interactive works to make the custom Masonic coin ordering process clear, organized, and easy to follow.

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Why Choose CNF Interactive for Custom Masonic Coins?

Choosing a supplier for a custom Masonic coin involves more than comparing prices. The supplier must understand how artwork, Masonic symbolism, manufacturing methods, colors, finishes, and production requirements work together to create a finished coin that properly represents the lodge, organization, event, or individual.
CNF Interactive combines more than three decades of experience with personal design assistance and an understanding of Freemasonry to guide each project from the initial idea through final production and delivery.

Serving the Masonic Community Since 1992

CNF Interactive has been designing and supplying custom Masonic products since 1992. During that time, we have worked with Masonic lodges, Grand Lodges, organizations, officers, and individual Brothers on custom projects for many different purposes.

More than three decades of experience provides an understanding of both the design and manufacturing process required to turn an idea into a finished custom Masonic coin.

Owned and Operated by an Active Mason

CNF Interactive is owned and operated by an active Mason.

This provides customers with the advantage of working with someone who understands the traditions, terminology, symbols, organizations, and significance associated with Freemasonry.

When a customer discusses a Square and Compasses, working tools, Past Master design, lodge officer, Grand Lodge, Scottish Rite, York Rite, Shrine, or other Masonic subject, they are working with someone familiar with the Masonic community and its traditions.

Experience With Masonic Symbolism

Masonic symbols have meaning, and their appearance, placement, and relationship to other elements of a design should be handled with care.

CNF Interactive has experience working with:

Square and Compasses
Working tools
Past Master symbols
Lodge emblems and seals
Officer symbols
Pillars and architectural elements
Grand Lodge emblems
Scottish Rite symbols
York Rite symbols
Shrine symbols
Order of the Eastern Star symbols
Other Masonic and fraternal artwork

This experience helps us communicate with the customer and develop artwork that properly represents the intended Masonic organization or purpose.

Personal Design Assistance

Every custom Masonic coin project is different. CNF Interactive works directly with customers to help develop their ideas into designs that can be manufactured successfully.

You can begin with a finished design, rough sketch, photograph, existing emblem, previous coin, or simply an idea.

We can help with:

Developing the initial concept
Organizing the front and back layouts
Selecting appropriate design techniques
Determining where 2D or 3D artwork should be used
Selecting colors and metal finishes
Improving readability
Arranging symbols and lettering
Reviewing manufacturing options

The goal is to help create a coin that represents what the customer originally envisioned while also taking into consideration how the design will actually be manufactured.

Unlimited Artwork Revisions

Customers are not required to accept the first artwork proof they receive.

CNF Interactive provides unlimited artwork revisions during the design process so reasonable changes can be made until the customer is satisfied with the design.

Revisions may involve:

Lettering
Names and dates
Colors
Symbol placement
Artwork size
Front and back layouts
Borders
Plating selections
Other design elements

Production does not begin until the required artwork has been approved.

Professional Manufacturing

Once the artwork has been approved, the design moves into professional manufacturing using the processes appropriate for the specific coin.

Depending on the approved design, this may include:

2D die-struck details
3D sculpted details
Metal plating
Dual plating
Antiquing
Enamel colors
Semi-transparent enamel
UV printing
Textures
Edge treatments
Engraving
Sequential numbering

The manufacturing method is based on the approved artwork and specifications established for the project.

Quality Control

Custom Masonic coins should accurately represent the artwork approved by the customer.

After manufacturing, the finished coins are inspected for quality and consistency. Attention is given to the artwork, lettering, plating, colors, dimensional details, and other important features of the design.

Quality control helps identify manufacturing issues before the completed order is prepared for delivery.

Nationwide and Worldwide Service

CNF Interactive works with Masonic customers across the United States and around the world.

Because the design and approval process can be handled electronically, customers can submit ideas, artwork, photographs, and project information without being located near CNF Interactive.

Digital artwork proofs and, when required, CNC 3D images can be reviewed and approved remotely, allowing us to work directly with lodges, organizations, and individual Brothers regardless of their location.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Masonic Coins

Customers often have questions about coin sizes, quantities, artwork, 2D and 3D designs, colors, plating, production, pricing, shipping, and other parts of the custom Masonic coin process.

Many of the most important subjects are explained throughout this Custom Masonic Coins authority page. CNF Interactive also maintains a complete Frequently Asked Questions page where customers can quickly find answers to common questions about ordering custom Masonic coins, lapel pins, and other custom Masonic products.

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information about:

Minimum order quantities
Artwork requirements
Design and artwork revisions
2D and 3D designs
Coin sizes and thickness
Plating and metal finishes
Enamel and color options
Production times
Pricing and quotations
Payment
Reorders
Packaging
Shipping and delivery

If your question is not answered there, contact CNF Interactive and we will be glad to discuss your project with you.

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Other Custom Masonic Products and Services

While custom Masonic coins are a primary specialty of CNF Interactive, we also design and supply a wide range of other custom products for Masonic lodges, Grand Lodges, appendant bodies, officers, members, events, and organizations.

These products can be designed to coordinate with your lodge identity, Masonic symbols, colors, events, officer programs, anniversaries, and other special purposes. Each product category has its own page where you can learn more about the available choices and design possibilities.

Custom Masonic Lapel Pins

Custom Masonic lapel pins have been one of CNF Interactive’s primary specialties since 1992. We design custom pins for lodges, officers, Past Masters, Grand Lodges, Masonic organizations, events, anniversaries, recognition programs, and other Masonic purposes.

Pins can incorporate custom Masonic symbols, lodge names and numbers, colors, dates, emblems, and other artwork created specifically for the customer.

Visit our Custom Masonic Lapel Pins page to learn more about custom designs, sizes, manufacturing options, and ordering.

Custom Masonic Jewelry

CNF Interactive can assist customers with custom Masonic jewelry designed for individual Masons, officers, lodges, and Masonic organizations.

Depending on the project, custom jewelry can incorporate Masonic symbols, organization emblems, names, initials, or other personalized design elements.

Visit our Custom Masonic Jewelry page to learn more about available products and custom design possibilities.

Custom Masonic Regalia and Apparel

CNF Interactive provides custom Masonic regalia and apparel for lodges, officers, members, and Masonic organizations.

Available products may include:

Custom Masonic aprons
Apron cases
Masonic hats and caps
Hat cases
Custom jackets
Custom vests
Custom leather coats
Knight Templar mantles
Other custom regalia and apparel

Visit our Custom Masonic Regalia and Apparel page to explore available products and custom design options.

Custom Masonic Medals and Medallions

Custom medals and medallions can be created for recognition, awards, anniversaries, officer programs, special events, commemorations, and other Masonic purposes.

Designs can incorporate lodge information, Masonic symbols, dates, inscriptions, custom artwork, and other details appropriate for the presentation.

Visit our Custom Masonic Medals and Medallions page for additional information.

Custom Masonic Awards

Custom Masonic awards can be created to recognize service, leadership, achievement, participation, anniversaries, and other important accomplishments within a lodge or Masonic organization.

Awards can be developed around the specific purpose of the recognition and may incorporate lodge names, Masonic symbols, recipient information, dates, and personalized inscriptions.

Visit our Custom Masonic Awards page to learn more about available award and recognition options.

Custom Masonic Lanyards

Custom Masonic lanyards can be designed for lodges, Grand Lodges, conventions, meetings, conferences, special events, and Masonic organizations.

Lanyards can incorporate lodge or organization names, Masonic symbols, colors, logos, and other identifying information.

Visit our Custom Masonic Lanyards page for additional information about custom designs and available options.

Custom Masonic Promotional Products

CNF Interactive can provide many additional custom promotional products for Masonic lodges, organizations, events, fundraising programs, membership programs, and special projects.

If you have an idea for a custom Masonic product that is not shown on our website, contact us. Our capabilities are not limited to the products displayed online, and we can help determine whether your idea can be designed and produced.

Visit our Custom Masonic Promotional Products page or browse our Promotional Products Catalog to explore additional products and possibilities.

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Masonic Organizations We Serve

CNF Interactive works with Masonic lodges, Grand Lodges, appendant bodies, affiliated organizations, officers, members, and other fraternal groups across the United States and around the world.

Because every project is custom designed, products can be created around the symbols, colors, traditions, history, and requirements of the individual organization. Where appropriate, customers can visit the organization-specific pages below to learn more about custom products designed for their particular Masonic body.

Blue Lodges

CNF Interactive designs custom products for Blue Lodges for use in lodge programs, officer recognition, anniversaries, fundraising, membership, special events, and commemorative projects.

Custom designs can incorporate:

Lodge name and number
Square and Compasses
Working tools
Lodge seals and emblems
Officer names and titles
Anniversary dates
Lodge buildings
Custom inscriptions and artwork

Visit our Blue Lodge Custom Masonic Products page to learn more about products and design possibilities for Blue Lodges.

Grand Lodges

CNF Interactive works with Grand Lodges and their representatives on custom products for statewide programs, Grand Lodge officers, annual communications, conventions, anniversaries, recognition programs, and special events.

Designs can incorporate official Grand Lodge artwork, officer information, dates, jurisdiction information, and other approved elements appropriate for the project.

Contact CNF Interactive to discuss custom products for your Grand Lodge or jurisdiction.

Scottish Rite

Custom Scottish Rite products can be designed for Valleys, Consistories, Reunions, officers, degrees, recognition programs, anniversaries, and special events.

Designs can incorporate appropriate Scottish Rite symbols, organization information, dates, colors, inscriptions, and custom artwork.

Visit our Scottish Rite Custom Masonic Products page to learn more about custom coins, lapel pins, and other available products.

York Rite

CNF Interactive designs custom products for York Rite bodies, officers, members, events, anniversaries, and recognition programs.

Projects can be developed for:

Royal Arch Masonry
Cryptic Masonry
Knights Templar
York Rite events and programs

Designs can incorporate the appropriate symbols, colors, names, dates, and organization information for the individual York Rite body.

Visit our York Rite Custom Masonic Products page to learn more about available custom products and design possibilities.

Shrine

Custom Shrine products can be created for Temples, Units, Clubs, officers, events, fundraising programs, recognition, and commemorative purposes.

Designs can incorporate Shrine symbols, Temple information, Unit or Club identification, colors, dates, event information, and other custom artwork.

Visit our Shrine Custom Masonic Products page to learn more about custom coins, lapel pins, and other products.

Order of the Eastern Star

CNF Interactive can design custom products for Order of the Eastern Star Chapters, officers, members, anniversaries, events, recognition programs, and special presentations.

Designs can incorporate Chapter information, appropriate Eastern Star symbols, colors, dates, officer information, inscriptions, and custom artwork.

Visit our Order of the Eastern Star Custom Products page to learn more about available custom products and design options.

Other Masonic and Fraternal Organizations

CNF Interactive is not limited to the Masonic organizations listed above. We can work with other Masonic, affiliated, and fraternal organizations that need custom-designed products for their members, officers, programs, events, recognition, fundraising, or commemorative purposes.

If your organization or specific product is not shown on our website, contact CNF Interactive and tell us what you would like to create. We can review your idea, artwork, symbols, and requirements and help determine the best way to develop the project.

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Start Your Custom Masonic Project

Whether you are planning a custom Masonic coin, lapel pin, regalia item, award, promotional product, or another custom project, CNF Interactive is ready to help turn your idea into a finished design.

You do not need finished professional artwork to get started. Send us your idea, sketch, photograph, existing emblem, or description of what you would like to create, and we can help guide you through the design and production process.

Request a Free Quote

The first step in starting your project can be as simple as requesting a free quote.

Provide as much information as you currently have, including:

Product you are interested in
Approximate quantity
Desired size
Lodge or organization information
Artwork, photographs, or sketches
Colors or metal finishes
Date the finished product is needed
Any special design or packaging requirements

If you do not know all of these details yet, that is okay. We can help you determine the appropriate options for your project.

Request a Free Quote

Contact CNF Interactive

If you have questions or would like to discuss your project before requesting a quote, contact CNF Interactive directly.

We can help you discuss your idea, determine which product or design method may work best, and explain the next steps needed to begin your project.

Phone: 1-800-765-1728
Email: cnfinteractivebusiness@gmail.com
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Review Custom Masonic Product and Design Options

Before or during the design process, you can review the manufacturing and customization choices available for custom Masonic products.

Our Custom Masonic Product and Design Options authority page provides additional information about:

Design and artwork
2D and 3D production
Product sizes
Metals and plating
Antiquing and dual plating
Enamel and color options
UV printing
Textures
Edge styles
Engraving and numbering
Attachments and accessories
Packaging and presentation
Production and shipping

Review Custom Masonic Product and Design Options

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Frequently Asked Questions page provides answers to common questions about designing, ordering, producing, paying for, and receiving custom Masonic products.

The FAQ includes information about:

Minimum order quantities
Artwork requirements
Artwork revisions
Pricing and quotations
Production times
Payment
Reorders
Manufacturing options
Packaging
Shipping and delivery

Visit Our Frequently Asked Questions

CNF Interactive has been serving the Masonic community since 1992. We look forward to helping you create a custom Masonic product that represents your lodge, organization, event, or special purpose with accuracy, quality, and respect for Masonic tradition.

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