Custom Medal Pricing & Cost Guide
Wondering "how much do custom medals cost?" Get transparent pricing information and understand exactly what affects medal prices. No hidden fees, no surprises—just honest cost guidance to budget your medal project confidently from the start.
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What Affects Medal Pricing?
Order Quantity
The biggest price factor. Mold setup costs are spread across all pieces, so larger orders have much lower per-unit costs.
- • 25-50 pieces: Higher per-unit cost
- • 100-250 pieces: Mid-range per-unit cost
- • 500+ pieces: Lower per-unit cost
Medal Size
Larger medals require more material and heavier molds, increasing costs. Most medals are 2-3 inches.
- • 2 inch: Base price
- • 2.5 inch: +10-15%
- • 3+ inch: +25-40%
Design Complexity
Intricate designs with fine details, multiple levels, or special effects require more skilled work.
- • Simple design: Base price
- • Moderate detail: +10-20%
- • Complex 3D: +30-50%
Finishes & Enamel
Standard antique finishes are included. Enamel colors, special platings, and premium finishes add cost.
- • Antique finish: Included
- • Soft enamel: Small additional cost
- • Special plating: Moderate additional cost
Add-Ons & Extras
Optional enhancements like individual engraving, custom ribbons, and premium packaging increase total cost.
- • Standard ribbon: Included
- • Custom printing: Minimal additional cost
- • Engraving: Small additional cost
Rush Production
Need medals fast? Expedited production (2-3 weeks vs 4-6 weeks) adds rush fees to prioritize your order.
- • Standard: No extra fee
- • Rush 2-3 weeks: +15-25%
- • Super rush: Contact us
Sample Pricing Scenarios
Budget Event
Small local tournament
Total: Affordable base cost
Standard Event
Mid-size race or competition
Total: Mid-range budget
Premium Event
Large marathon or championship
Total: Premium volume order
*Sample pricing for illustration. Actual costs vary based on specific requirements.
Smart Ways to Save Money
Order in Bulk
Volume discounts dramatically reduce per-unit cost. If you need 150 medals, consider ordering 200 to unlock better pricing tiers.
Simplify Design
Clean, bold designs cost less and often look more professional than overly complex artwork. Simple is beautiful and budget-friendly.
Use Standard Finishes
Antique gold, silver, and bronze finishes are included at no extra charge and look stunning. Skip specialty platings unless truly needed.
Plan Ahead
Avoid rush fees by ordering with standard 4-6 week turnaround. Planning ahead saves 15-30% compared to expedited production.
Skip Individual Engraving
Personalized engraving adds small additional cost per medal. Use place-writing ribbons or stickers for names to save significant cost on large orders.
Reorder from Stored Molds
We store your mold free. Reorders skip the mold fee entirely, making annual events much more affordable year after year.
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