The first challenge coin rule to be observed is , what is a coin? A coin is a coin. It is not a coin that has been attached to a belt buckle, a keychain, a coffee mug, or a paperweight. These items are not unit coins. They are belt buckles, key chains, coffee mugs and paperweights. Challenge coins are kept on one’s person as coins. The only exception to this rule is a coin placed in a holder or clasp and worn around the neck like a necklace. This is considered a valued use of a coin and would still be considered a challenge coin.
The “coin check” consists of a challenge and a response.
The “challenge” maybe either verbal or visual. A verbal coin check is initiated by holding your coin in the air and stating, so that everyone present can hear, that you are initiating a coin check. A visual coin check is initiated by firmly placing your coin on a flat surface with a force sufficient to let everyone know that they are being challenged.
The correct response to the challenge is to produce your unit coin and show it to the challenger. Please note that only your correct unit coin is an acceptable response to a challenge. Unit coins from other units are not acceptable.
If you are challenged and cannot respond to the challenge in the accepted manor you must buy a round of drinks for the challenger and all members of the group being challenged. If everyone being challenged responds in the correct manor then the challenger must buy a round of drinks for all those he challenged. Failure to buy a round is considered a despicable crime and may require that you turn in your coin to the issuing agency.
Coin checks are permitted at any time and at any place. You are advised to keep your unit coin within arms length at all times.
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