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Coin Check

Mar 11, 2015
Exploring challenge coins in the military, this podcast discusses their purpose and symbolism, designs like ninja stars and crowns, and their history and use in other institutions. It also highlights the lack of standardized rules surrounding challenge coins and the human elements they represent.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The Significance of Challenge Coins in the Military
03:34 • 3min
3
The Role and Designs of Challenge Coins
06:46 • 2min
4
The Tradition of Challenge Coins
08:22 • 5min
5
The Fluidity of Challenge Coins in the Military
13:07 • 5min