




After crafting the lapel pin for Remington’s 200th Anniversary, the renowned firearms company approached us for another large-scale commemorative project. Remington was preparing to unveil a customized version of their Model 700 rifle in collaboration with American Hunter magazine, an NRA publication. Recognizing the Model 700 as one of America's most coveted hunting rifles, American Hunter chose to team up with Remington to create a special custom edition for their audience. Remington enlisted C. Forbes Inc. to design a coin that would enhance promotion and be distributed alongside the custom firearm, at expos, and internally.
Anniversary Lapel Pin and Model 700 Commemorative Coin
C. Forbes Inc. was tasked with designing a challenge coin and Christmas ornament to commemorate the 75th anniversary of everyone’s most dependable ammunition: Hornady. The 75th Anniversary pieces we created for Hornady are more than just a token of appreciation; they are symbols of the dedication and passion that have fueled the company’s success for three-quarters of a century.
Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these medallics encapsulate the essence of Hornady’s legacy, featuring iconic imagery and symbolism that pay homage to its rich history in the world of accurate and dependable ammunition.
Since 1985 the Beretta M9 has played a key role in military operations around the world and has become well-known to both service members and recreational shooters. In 2015, Beretta wished to commemorate the legacy of their M9 by designing 30th-anniversary coins along with collector’s edition display boxes. Alongside the M9 projects, we also designed and delivered custom coins for Beretta Defense Technologies, a strategic alliance of the Beretta companies - servicing Military and Law Enforcement worldwide.
A 30th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Included With a Short Run of Custom Walnut Display Boxes
This 5-piece custom presentation case was comprised of a solid American walnut display case with routed top plate and molded foam base, inset coin, and etched top glass, all packaged in a custom, 2-piece fiberboard gifting box with silver foil Beretta logo on top (see inside back cover).
This short run of highly attractive collectibles was also accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and the classic Beretta Model M9 pistol. Together with the team at Beretta USA, the execution of these limited edition cases was world-class. This is one of our most complex, yet rewarding collaborations to date.
Together, TALO Distributors and C. Forbes, Inc. embarked on a fun and commemorative journey for the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, France. The special medallion design adorning the grip of the Ruger 10/22 USA Shooting 2024 Olympic Competition rifle is a testament to this shared commitment towards innovation and craftsmanship. Of the 2,024 rifles manufactured, each holds a 1 of 2024 special edition coin in the bottom of the rifle’s red, white, and blue pistol grip.
Commemorative Ingots for the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan
When it comes to one-of-a-kind pistols, the HK P7 stands out from the crowd with its unique design and capacity for collectors worldwide. HK knew that they could rely on C. Forbes Inc. to produce a commemorative coin and custom display box to match the rarity of the P7. Coins and boxes commemorated the 25th anniversary with a design striking enough to match the HK name.
Commemorative 25th Anniversary Coin for the P7
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F-1 Firearms relied on C. Forbes Inc. to design and produce custom-sized challenge coins, including 1”, 2”, and 3” designs with USA and Texas flag backgrounds. Coins were internally distributed by F-1 and used for brand awareness and marketing purposes. The patriotic designs came to life with deep relief logos and true-to-life patriotic colors.
Multiple-sized Coins and Medallions Distributed as Promos
Christensen Arms, a USA manufacturer of lightweight hunting rifles, reached out to C. Forbes, Inc. for custom challenge coins to be designed and delivered to guests of their QUEST shooting school at the FTW Ranch in Real County, Texas. Coins were distributed to honorary guests and shooting event winners as a token of both appreciation and accomplishment. Additional coins were designed and delivered for online retail sales and promos.
Branded challenge coins for Top Suppliers, Shooting Competition Winners and Honorary Guests
Sig Sauer has relied on C. Forbes Inc. to deliver custom coins to complement handgun sales. Many of the coins have utilized a design fit to be engraved by SIG manufacturing with matching serial numbers to the handgun purchased. Additional designs have been used to support NRA involvement, manufacturing achievements, and SIG Custom Works designs.
Multiple Complimentary Coins That Accompany SIG Handgun Sales
Because C. Forbes chose you. We reach out to companies we believe in and can see doing business with. We’ve served clients from all walks of our industry - from the local schoolhouse to the White House. For us, it's about doing good work alongside great people and having fun making products our customers and neighbors will cherish for a lifetime. But most of all, it’s about telling your story.
YOUR LEGACY: Most companies never reach milestones such as 50, 100 or 200 years. Those that do - this happens once in a lifetime. In our 25 years of business C. Forbes Inc. has had the privilege of helping hundreds of clients celebrate major commemorative milestones with indelible creations to help mark the moment for future generations.
YOUR NEEDS: Whether you need a one-of-a-kind piece for a special event or 100K units for global distribution, our supply chain is tried and true. We’ll start with your ideas and requirements and quickly pave a path forward that meets or exceeds your timeline and budget expectations. There’s no project too great or too small.
YOUR BRAND: We can work with your pre-existing designs, or you may rely on our in-house design team to take your ideas to the finish line. We’ll guide you through the specifics of various manufacturing dynamics. We navigate the specialty products space daily and can help your team leads, product managers, and buyers avoid the pitfalls of trying to figure things out alone.
MORE THAN MEDALLICS: In addition to medallic offerings, we provide the same in patches and other insignia-baring items for specialized and widespread distribution - products with proven appeal to tactical operators, outdoors enthusiasts, hunters, and sport shooters alike.
MANUFACTURING: Our team is 100% USA-based (Richmond, VA) and we work with top USA-based mints to find the best solutions for your project. Off-shore manufacturing is an option for those who wish to see comparative quotes. All clients have an account manager, project manager, and lead designer to guide you through every phase of our collaboration.
Coins, Pins, Patches
Custom Presentation and Specialized Retail Packaging
Awards and Recognition For Your People and Ecosystem