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I was thinking a cool souvenir for US cities would be to get an FBI Challenge Coin whenever I'm in a city with an FBI Field Office or Resident Agency. Unfortunately, it is not clear to me how this might be done.
I got a challenge coin from the Austin Resident Agency from a friend who attended an FBI Citizens Academy and, according to him, he was able to get me one because, during one of the classes, they were selling FBI paraphernalia, some of which included challenge coins. That's not something I'm going to be able to do while on vacation. Honestly, it's not even clear to me how I'd get one from my own hometown, which has a Resident Agency, let alone from another city.
I'm sure I could buy the challenge coins on eBay but imho that cheapens the experience. I'd rather my souvenirs have a story behind them. Like "I went there and I got this" instead of "I went on eBay and I got this".
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What are FBI challenge coins?
These FBI challenge coins are cast in high quality metal with a deep relief featuring the Seal of the FBI, flip it over to see the Great Seal of the United States. Each coin is just over 1 1/2-inches in diameter and weighs in at just over an ounce.What do challenge coins mean?
A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion, bearing an organization's insignia or emblem and carried by the organization's members. Traditionally, they might be given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale. They are also collected by service members and law enforcement personnel.Does the CIA have challenge coins?
In a statement to The Washington Post, the CIA didn't express concern that its challenge coins are being traded in the public domain. A spokesman said the agency uses the coins as a \u201cnon-monetary award\u201d to recognize exceptional employees.FBI investigating drones flying over Colorado and other states
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