MintForged
Challenge Coin Design Software for Raised Designs
MintForged is built for makers and studios who need more than a flat coin mockup: raised surfaces, real proportions, and exportable files for review.
What this workflow supports
- Plan front and back raised designs in the same studio
- Use metric diameter, thickness, border, and relief controls before export
- Preview raised surfaces instead of relying on flat presentation art
- Export STL, depth map, and setup notes for proofing and vendor discussion
Flat mockups miss the hardest coin questions
A flat challenge coin mockup can show layout and color, but it does not show whether raised art, rims, and small details will work as physical relief.
- Use 3D preview to check raised symbols, portraits, and crests
- Leave enough rim clearance for lettering, plating, enamel, or finishing decisions
- Simplify details that only work as screen graphics
- Review both sides if the back is more than a simple flat mark
What to hand off
A good early handoff makes vendor conversations faster because it separates the concept from the production assumptions that still need confirmation.
- Share intended diameter, thickness, side count, and units
- Share STL when a physical prototype or mesh review is useful
- Share a depth map when image-based depth data is preferred
- Ask the manufacturer what they need for final die work, enamel, plating, and edge treatment
Best use cases
MintForged is most useful before a design is locked: concept development, client approval, internal review, prototype planning, and relief iteration.
- Custom unit coins, event coins, membership tokens, award medals, and branded keepsakes
- Client approvals where a raised-surface preview is more useful than flat artwork
- Prototype planning before a shop creates final production files
- Comparing multiple relief directions before choosing one
Frequently asked questions
Can MintForged create both sides of a challenge coin?
MintForged Studio supports front and back projects, so you can prepare both sides as part of one design process.
Will the exported file be accepted by every coin manufacturer?
No single file is accepted by every manufacturer. MintForged creates useful relief geometry and setup notes, but you should confirm final requirements with your vendor.
Is this the same as a flat challenge coin mockup tool?
No. MintForged focuses on raised relief geometry and physical file handoff, not just flat layout presentation.
Can I start without creating an account?
Yes. You can open MintForged Studio and start exploring before creating an account. Exporting and saved projects may require signing in.
Is this meant for finished mint production?
MintForged is built to create raised design files and setup notes. Final production still depends on your printer, CNC machine, tooling, material, and vendor requirements.