The Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame, being from the Battle Born state, strongly supports the centuries-long tradition of the challenge coin dating back to the Roman Empire who rewarded soldiers by presenting them with coins to recognize their achievements. The Office of Strategic Services, now the Central Intelligence Agency, first used challenge coins during the Hitler Era by personnel deployed in Nazi-held France. The coins were merely a local coin used as a “bona fides” during a personal meeting to help verify a person’s identity. There would be specific aspects such as the type of coin, date of the coin, etc. that were examined by each party. This helped prevent infiltration into the meeting by a spy who would have to have advance knowledge of the meeting time and place as well as what coin was to be presented, amongst other signals, as bona fides. Quoted shipping rates apply to sales within the USA only. NVAHOF offers challenge coins identifying those units or organizations earning enshrinement into the Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame so that you can acknowledge further them should you be challenged with a loudly announced “Coin Check,” hoping to nail you for a round of drinks for those producing their coin.

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” made precision aerial flying an art form, demonstrating not only the “Thunderbirds” talents but also the incredible capabilities of Airmen throughout the United States Air Force. As “Ambassadors in Blue,” they projected international goodwill and reinforced public confidence in the United States of America as a great and proud nation. Thru hard work, unwavering dedication, and the collective strength of the “Thunderbirds” teams, they brought immense credit to the United States, their fellow airmen, and to Nevada that they call home. For their past 60 years of performing precision aerial demonstrations that thrilled and amazed crowds around the world, the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” earned their place in the Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame. The 2013 NVAHOF Challenge Coin features the US Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team enshrined into the Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame and is available for purchase in the NVAHOF Online Store. Quoted shipping rates apply to sales within the USA only.

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