Affiliations
NRA
As a licensed partner of the National Rifle Association for more than a decade, we are authorized to use the official NRA logo on the products we create. Over the years, we've designed medallions, knives, lapel pins, coasters, and much more featuring this distinctive emblem. Learn more.
IAFF
As a licensed affiliate of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), we are authorized to include the distinctive IAFF emblem in our custom designs. Learn more.
US Border Patrol
Our affiliation with the U.S. Border Patrol has enabled us to create medallions, knives, and other custom-minted designs using the official Border Patrol emblem. Learn more.
Harley-Davidson®
Through our affiliation as an official licensee of Harley-Davidson, we have created a precision-crafted line of Harley-Davidson challenge coins. Learn more.
US Marshals
We are licensed to use the U.S. Marshals Service logo on our custom designs. Over the years, we have created medallions, Lucite embedments, and other products to support the mission and salute the members of this esteemed organization. Learn more.
Boy Scouts of America
As an official licensee of the Boy Scouts of America, we have created the first-ever BSA-licensed Boy Scout coins and coin knives available for retail sale. Learn more.
US Coast Guard
As the preferred mint of the U.S. Coast Guard and with their partnership, we have created the most extensive line of Coast Guard challenge coins available for retail sale. Learn more.
Interested in Partnering with Us?
Find out more about the benefits of partnering with a mint; please contact us at 1-800-344-6468 or by email at custominfo@nwtmint.com.


Devised and built in France in 1833, the first steam-powered coin press was operated at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia on March 22, 1836. It quickly replaced the screw press in striking all copper coins and was gradually used to mint half dollars as well. In his report to President Andrew Jackson the following year, the Mint's Director, Robert Maskell Patterson, wrote: "As [other steam presses] are completed, the coining by human labor could be abandoned, and the work that can be executed. in the Mint will be greatly increased."