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Custom medals and awards for corporate recognition, sports events and milestone programmes

A medal is the most ceremonial piece in any recognition programme. It is held, photographed, hung on a wall or placed in a case. The moment a recipient takes the medal out of its presentation box — the weight, the finish, the ribbon — communicates what the corporate milestone means. We produce die-stamped medals in brass, zinc alloy, iron and copper, struck with the corporate logo, event mark or anniversary number, plated in gold, silver, antique brass, antique copper, gunmetal or black nickel, and colour-filled with soft or hard enamel where the artwork requires it. Ribbons in satin, grosgrain or sublimated polyester, presentation cases in leatherette, velvet-lined boxes or two-piece cardboard with foam insert. Used for sales-recognition awards at corporate annual events, sports-event medals at marathons and tournaments in CDMX, Monterrey, Guadalajara and Querétaro, milestone commemoratives for service anniversaries, conference attendee keepsakes, and challenge coins for military-adjacent and security programmes.

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Why a medal is a recognition-grade piece

The medal is the object that survives when the recognition programme is over. The event ends, the audience goes home, the slide deck is archived. The medal stays — on a desk, in a case, in a frame. The piece carries the meaning of the milestone long after the moment has passed. That longevity is what the recipient measures the corporate gesture by. A flimsy enamel pin feels like a placeholder; a 60 mm struck medal with a satin ribbon feels like a milestone.

The production process is what creates that difference. A die is engraved with the artwork in negative relief — the corporate logo on the front, the event name and date on the back, an edge inscription for serial numbers or commemorative text. Brass, zinc alloy, iron or copper is heated and stamped into the die under high pressure. The struck blank is trimmed, polished, plated in the chosen finish, then colour-filled with soft or hard enamel where the artwork calls for it. Each piece is then paired with a ribbon and packaged in the chosen presentation case.

The brief shapes the choice. A corporate sales-recognition programme that runs annually asks for a striking medal with the company anniversary on the edge and the recipient name engraved on the back — a piece that goes from a one-off event into the recipient's permanent archive. A marathon or sports tournament asks for a struck medal with a satin ribbon in the event colours, packaged in a velvet-lined box for the podium ceremony. A military or security programme asks for a challenge coin struck in brass with antique-bronze plating, packaged in a clear capsule. A conference attendee keepsake asks for a lighter struck medal in zinc alloy with full-colour soft enamel and a sublimated ribbon.

Metals and finishes

Brass struck medals

The premium choice for corporate recognition and milestone programmes. Brass is dense, polishes to a deep lustre, holds gold and silver plating permanently, and stamps fine detail cleanly. Standard sizes 50, 60 and 70 mm. Plated in bright gold, bright silver, antique gold, antique silver, antique brass, antique copper, gunmetal or black nickel. Soft or hard enamel colour-fill to the artwork. Edge inscription in raised or recessed type. From 50 pieces, 18 to 25 business days, from MXN 85 per piece before IVA at 100 units.

Zinc alloy die-cast medals

The workhorse for sports events and conference keepsakes. Zinc alloy accepts complex 3D relief that brass cannot reach — sculpted figures, raised text, layered scenes. Lower cost per piece than brass at equivalent size. Plated in the same finishes as brass. Soft or hard enamel colour-fill. Heavier visual weight than equivalent pin or coin. From 100 pieces, 20 to 28 business days, from MXN 55 per piece before IVA at 200 units.

Iron and copper for distinctive weight

Iron medals for tactical, industrial and security programmes — the heaviest piece in the catalogue, communicates gravitas. Copper for special-effect programmes and limited editions — patinas naturally to a green-tinged surface if left unlacquered, can be hand-polished back to bright. Both accept the same plating and enamel finishes as brass and zinc alloy. From 50 pieces, 22 to 30 business days, from MXN 95 per piece before IVA at 100 units.

Challenge coins

Round coin-format medals, 35 to 50 mm, struck in brass or zinc alloy with antique finishes. Used for military, security, fire-service and corporate recognition programmes. Front carries the unit mark or corporate logo, back carries the motto or commemorative text, edge carries the issue number. Packaged in a clear plastic capsule, velvet pouch or two-piece cardboard box. From 100 pieces, 20 to 25 business days, from MXN 48 per piece before IVA at 200 units.

Ribbons, cases and packaging

The ribbon defines how the medal is worn and how it photographs. The workhorse is a 25 mm satin ribbon in one or two corporate colours, draped in a triangular pennant shape for podium display. Sports events use a sublimated polyester ribbon with the event logo, year and sponsor marks printed edge-to-edge — the ribbon becomes a keepsake in its own right. Corporate recognition programmes sometimes use a 35 mm grosgrain ribbon for a more textured, formal appearance.

The presentation case defines how the medal is given. A two-piece cardboard box with foam insert and printed sleeve is the workhorse for sports events and conference keepsakes. A leatherette hinged case with a velvet lining and a metal clasp is the choice for sales recognition and milestone programmes. A clear plastic capsule is the choice for challenge coins. We pair case and ribbon at the brief stage so the package reads as one programme.

Individual piece data — recipient names, dates, serial numbers

For programmes with individual piece data (recipient name, service anniversary date, serial number, ranking), we run laser engraving on the back or edge of each medal after the main production is complete. The laser leaves a permanent dark mark on the plated surface that reads cleanly against the polished metal. For programmes with a database merge (CSV import), we validate the file before production so the engraving is signed off before the run.

Individual data adds 5 to 10 business days to lead time. Edge inscriptions for serial numbers or commemorative text are struck into the die at the original production stage, not added later, and are the most permanent form of identification. The data scheme is confirmed at the start of the brief with the client's master list.

Pricing, MOQ and logistics

MOQ starts at 50 pieces for brass and copper struck medals, 100 pieces for zinc alloy die-cast and challenge coins. Custom dies add a one-time die charge that amortises over the run; re-runs of an existing die are not re-charged. Individual piece data adds 5 to 10 business days. Standard production runs 18 to 30 business days depending on material, finish and volume.

Invoiced as CFDI 4.0 with 16% IVA breakdown before SAT with your RFC. We deliver in CDMX and the metropolitan area within 24 hours; next-day delivery to Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla and Querétaro; two to three days to Tijuana, Mérida, León and Cancún via Estafeta, Paquetexpress, FedEx or DHL México. For corporate programmes above 500 pieces we deliver straight to the centralised CEDIS or to the event venue with a packing list keyed to each podium or category. For shipments crossing the border under an IMMEX operation we issue the invoice with the comercio exterior complemento and attach a copy of the pedimento.

FAQ — corporate medals and awards in Mexico

What is the cost-effective MOQ per material?

50 pieces for brass and copper, 100 for zinc alloy die-cast and challenge coins. Below these thresholds the per-piece share of die and setup costs makes the unit price uncompetitive.

Can the medal carry an edge inscription?

Yes — edge inscriptions in raised or recessed type are struck into the die at the original production stage. Common uses are serial numbers, commemorative dates and corporate mottos.

Can the recipient name be added individually?

Yes — laser engraving on the back or edge after main production. The recipient list is validated at the brief stage and the extra lead time is 5 to 10 business days.

What is the difference between struck and die-cast?

Struck medals are pressed from a flat metal blank in a die — sharper detail, harder surface, heavier feel. Die-cast medals are poured as molten metal into a mould — better for complex 3D relief, lower cost at equivalent size, slightly softer surface.

How long does production take?

18 to 25 business days for struck brass medals; 20 to 28 days for zinc alloy die-cast; 22 to 30 days for iron and copper. Custom dies add 7 to 10 business days. Individual data adds 5 to 10 days over standard lead time.

Request a medal quote

Send us metal (brass / zinc alloy / iron / copper), size, finish (gold / silver / antique brass / antique copper / gunmetal / black nickel), enamel colour-fill, ribbon, presentation case, quantity, individual data requirements and delivery address. We respond with a detailed quote within 24 business hours.



Corp-Merch.com.mx is an independent corporate medal and award production workshop. We are not a partner, sponsor or official supplier of the sporting events, security organisations, military units, conferences or venues referenced on this page. Trademarks and brand names belong to their respective owners and are mentioned solely for descriptive purposes to identify the production context.