The price of a custom medal does not come from a single rate. It changes with volume, size, the number of sides in relief, colour printing and the ribbon. The mould weighs more on the first order and disappears from the calculation when exactly the same design is repeated.
Guide price and what changes it
As a guide, the base price can range from approximately €4 per unit with relief on one side and a generic ribbon up to €8 per unit with different reliefs on both sides, colour printing on both sides and a custom ribbon. Quantity, size and design complexity push the price down or up; the exact quotation is provided when you request a quote.
These figures do not include VAT or shipping. Shipping 100 medals usually costs approximately €10–15, so its impact per unit is small, but it is calculated separately.
Reference prices for 100 medals of 70 mm
For an order of 100 medals of 70 mm and 3 mm thick, with a custom colour neck ribbon, these are the approximate prices per unit:
| Configuration | Approximate price per unit |
|---|---|
| Custom double-sided 3D mould, with relief on both sides, and colour printing | €6.50 |
| No mould, colour printed on both sides | €5.00 |
| No mould, colour printed on one side | €4.50 |
These are approximate references: the quote confirms the amount for each order.
Example with a first order of 200 units
This table corresponds to the top of the range: a custom medal with the customer's logo on both sides, relief on both sides, full-colour printing on both sides and a custom ribbon. The two reliefs are reviewed as a single piece so that their volumes are compatible.
In these three cases the first price already includes the mould. If 200 medals are repeated with the same mould, exactly €200, €220 or €250 is deducted from the total. The approximate result is as follows:
| Size | First order of 200 | Mould included | Mould per unit | Repeat order of 200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 mm | €6.20 | €200 | €1.00 | €5.20 |
| 70 mm | €6.70 | €220 | €1.10 | €5.60 |
| 80 mm | €7.80 | €250 | €1.25 | €6.55 |
For example: 200 medals of 60 mm at €6.20 come to €1,240. When the €200 mould is reused, the same calculation comes to €1,040, that is, €5.20 per unit. At a different quantity the volume price also changes, so it is quoted again.
The essential alternative: relief on one side and a plain back
For comparison with the top of the range, a medal of 60 mm with the customer's logo in relief on the front only, no printing, a plain back and a generic ribbon starts at €4.50 per unit for 200 units. The first order comes to €900.00 and includes a single-sided mould of €120.
In an identical repeat order of 200 units that mould is removed: the comparable total comes to €780.00, that is, €3.90 per unit. At 70 and 80 mm the price rises in the same proportion as the premium configuration; the exact figure is confirmed when the design and volume are quoted.
Essential does not mean generic
This configuration already stands apart from the usual standard medal: the customer's name and logo are a physical part of the relief. A piece without personalisation can lose context over the years; when it identifies the event, the date, the place and the organising body, it immediately brings back the memory of that day. The details that change between editions can be printed in the designated area without making the mould unusable.
The range of €4 to €8 does not describe a single medal
The end close to €4 corresponds to simple configurations: relief on one side and a generic ribbon, especially when volume helps spread the costs. The end close to €8 covers different reliefs on two sides, colour and a custom ribbon. There are many combinations in between.
It is not worth comparing diameter alone. An irregular piece with two volumes, printing and a full ribbon can cost more than a circular piece of the same size with a plain back. The exact figure is quoted after reviewing the design and quantity.
The mould is not a percentage discount
On a repeat order we do not promise a fixed percentage. The actual cost of the mould that no longer needs to be made is deducted. In the 200-unit example, that is equivalent to €1 per unit at 60 mm, €1.10 at 70 mm and €1.25 at 80 mm. The resulting savings are around 16% in those three examples, but the percentage changes with volume and configuration.
The useful formula is simple: total cost of the first order minus the cost of the mould, divided by the units in the comparable repeat order. If the quantity changes, the production scaling changes too, so a repeat order of 100 is not calculated by copying the price of one of 200.
Which changes keep the mould
The mould can be kept when the shape and all the reliefs are identical. The finish, later printing, the ribbon or the distribution by category can be quoted again without changing that geometry. Changing the logo, a date in relief, the outline or the volumes means the mould has to be reviewed and normally another one made.
VAT, shipping and payment method
The prices in this guide are base prices and do not include VAT. Shipping has little impact on the total: for 100 medals it is usually around €10–15, although it always appears separately in the quote. The pieces arrive assembled and individually bagged; the cardboard box is priced as an option.
The order is confirmed with 50% paid in advance, and the remaining 50% is paid at the time of dispatch. With regular customers we can agree other payment terms.
Details that allow an exact quotation
- Total quantity and possible repeat orders.
- Size or size limit.
- Shape, front, back and type of relief.
- Metallic finish and colour printing.
- Generic or custom ribbon and type of presentation.
- Real date of use, not just the date on which a price is requested.
The resulting quote is valid for 15 days and the approximate lead time is about three or four weeks from payment and confirmation, or around one week if we have the medal in stock.
Applications by type of organisation
The catalogue of custom medals brings together specific criteria for sports clubs, associations, events, schools and town councils. Usual orders are for 50 to 100 medals.
Request a quote for your medal
State the quantity, size, design, sides, finish, ribbon, packaging and date of use. Add whether you prefer one or two sides, approximate size, finish, ribbon and presentation. With that information we finalise the quote; usual orders are for 50 to 100 medals, and we also prepare large runs for events.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the price include VAT?
- No. The approximate amounts do not include VAT or shipping.
- How much does shipping 100 medals usually cost?
- Approximately €10–15, although it is confirmed in each quote.
- Is the mould charged again?
- Not when the repeat order uses exactly the same mould. Its cost is removed from the new calculation.
- How long is the quotation valid?
- The quote is valid for 15 days.