Custom Plating & Finishes
Choose the Right Finish for Your Custom Metal Products
Plating and finish determine the look, feel, and durability of your custom medals, coins, pins, and keychains. We offer a wide range of standard and premium finishes to match your design and brand.
Gold / Shiny Gold
Bright, reflective gold finish. Classic choice for awards, commemorative coins, and premium pins.
Silver / Shiny Silver
Clean, reflective silver look. Popular for corporate awards, sports medals, and modern designs.
Nickel / Shiny Nickel
Hard, bright finish similar to chrome. Durable and cost-effective for many products.
Bronze / Shiny Bronze
Warm copper-bronze tone. Common for 3rd-place medals, military coins, and commemorative items.
Antique Gold / Silver / Bronze / Copper
Vintage look with dark recessed areas and highlighted raised details. Great for 3D relief and collectible designs.
Black Nickel
Dark, gunmetal-style finish. Modern and sleek, often used for premium pins and challenge coins.
Rose Gold
Pink-gold tone. Trendy option for fashion pins, jewelry-style badges, and gifts.
Dual Plating
Two different finishes on the same product, such as gold and silver combined. Adds visual contrast and premium feel.
Antique Plating Explained
Antique plating creates a vintage metal look by darkening recessed areas and highlighting raised details. It works best when the design has clear raised metal lines, relief, or texture. Very flat designs may not benefit as much from antique contrast.
- Strong contrast between raised and recessed areas
- Good for 3D relief designs
- Classic, collectible, or vintage feel
- Common for medals, coins, and badges
Not sure which finish to choose?
Send us your design and we'll recommend plating options that match your style and budget.
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