Who is a challenge coin collector would you purchase a challenge coin knowing it will benefit a non-profit organization owned by a Veteran?

PFC Joseph Levi — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 14:09:08 -0400

If you are a challenge coin collector and want to help out a veteran owned organization that needs financial support, come visit this site to get your very own Purple Heart Acres challenge coin. To be more specific when I said "challenge coin collector" I meant earning and keeping them. Since you have them because they each have their own story on how you acquired them. I just wanted to point out that this Veteran Organization, Purple Heart Acres, is in need for financial help and moreso getting their name out to our brothers and sisters in arms. Maybe my question should have asked, Would you purchase a challenge coin knowing it will benefit a non-profit organization owned by a Veteran, serving Veterans?

http://www.purpleheartacres.com/

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Purple Heart Acres LLC provides a safe haven for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injuries and PTSD in Michigan while participating in agritherapy activities. In doing so we also provide them a source of income and provide the much needed support required while transitioning out of the service. Purple Heart Acres LLC produces quality hay products in mid-Michigan with the expressed purpose of utilizing our profits to provide a veteran safe haven...

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Sep 2 at 2015 2:09 PM

SCPO David Lockwood — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 14:09:54 -0400

I have roughly 75 coins to my collection.

Response by TSgt Kevin Buccola made Sep 2 at 2015 2:27 PM

TSgt Kevin Buccola — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 14:27:58 -0400

Don't collect challenge coins - I earned them. I will be more than happy to donate funds - but keep the coin.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2015 2:28 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 14:28:16 -0400

History of the challenge coin
Manny different version have been put forth, one is from a wealthy pilot in WWI but, my personal favorite was told to me by the Ship’s Boatswain when I was a young lad sailing the Mediterranean sea for the first time.
Challenge coins date back to the day of sail when pirates and privateers would often melt down their loot and coin common denominations with their own seal because they had no money sanctioned by a crown, the first because of his trade and the second because they often operated too far from home to maintain enough in their coffers to pay for the necessities of a long voyage. Often these coins were used to pay the ship’s crew. These crew members, most often the Men at Arms (Marines), would find their way to the local pubs to spend some of their spoils. When it came time to pay they would slap the coin down on the old rickety wooden bar and as they pulled their hand away the other patrons would peer over to see what seal their coinage boar. Mostly to see the crown, needless to say someone with a British coin in a bar full of Spanish or French sailors normally ended in a brawl. Yet in some cases a crest other then the crown would be revealed. No doubt Blackbeard’s crest was the Jolly Rogers and would licit fear in the other patrons. Coins from the privateer Bonhome Richard would no doubt illicit admiration for the Navy of the young country standing up against the British Empire. It was not uncommon for those patrons to show respect for those sailors by buying them rounds so as to loosen their tongues and hear the tails of heroism on the sea the bearer had experienced.

Response by CPL Eric Allen made Sep 2 at 2015 3:05 PM

CPL Eric Allen — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:05:25 -0400

I have never received a challenge coin every time I was close to getting one something happened

Response by SGT Scott Bell made Sep 2 at 2015 3:05 PM

SGT Scott Bell — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:05:46 -0400

i have some

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Sep 2 at 2015 3:16 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:16:54 -0400

I kept all of the coins that I have been given, but I wouldn't consider myself a collector.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Sep 2 at 2015 3:23 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:23:36 -0400

Well, I've kept every coin I've earned.... I don't know that that constitutes "collecting"...

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Sep 2 at 2015 8:18 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:18:00 -0400

Challenge Coins didn't become a thing in the Navy until after I had retired but I think they are kind of neat and I've purchased a few and received one from a National Guard Soldier who is a Friend. I might. Might have to check the Piggy-Bank but I can probably afford it.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2015 11:44 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 23:44:10 -0400

WHERE THE F**K IS THE COAST GUARD SEAL? This coin should be banned for its flagrant ignorance and neglect of the second oldest CONTINUOUSLY operating military service. I am sick of this Horseshit!!!

Response by SFC Terry Fortune made Sep 3 at 2015 2:35 PM

SFC Terry Fortune — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:35:50 -0400

Yes I would as long as it helping Veterans

Response by MSG Wally Carmichael made Feb 5 at 2016 3:19 PM

MSG Wally Carmichael — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:19:09 -0500

PFC Joseph Levi, I only accepted challenge coins that I earned. I've actually turned right in front of the presenter and gave the coin to one of my troops who did the lions share of the work/decision making. I would certainly support such a cause and a veteran.

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