Second only to pins, coins are a very popular collectable and tradable merchandise within Round Table. The round coins lend themselves perfectly to the shape of Round Table Rondels.
The first known mention of challenge or fellowship coins in Round Table appears in an old article from the 1980s, where Danish Tablers were seen carrying customized coins. These coins are collected, displayed, traded and gifted. Having a coin on you allows you take part in the Coin Game.
Coin Designs
On the international circuit, you can often hear Tablers ask, “Does this count as a coin?”. At the very least, a coin has to be solid, have designs on both sides, with a patterned edge, and must make a sound when tapped against a surface. They are typically circular, with a 40mm diameter, and made from metal — yet exceptions seem to exist for each of these points.
In addition to normal casting processes, some designs are moulded out of recycled plastic, 3D printed, CNC’d, laser etched, or manufactured by hand.
Designs for coins have become very elaborate, with strange shapes, spinning parts or magnetic connections.
Some Associations have design guidelines on the design of the coin, such as the Coin Design Standards for RT Denmark’s coins.
Recycled Materials: In aid of a Service Project called “Clean the Sea”, RTIT 76 San Miniato Fucecchio produced a coin made out of discarded fishing nets. These were sold to raise funds for the cause.