GraphicRiver Coin Generator

Learn how to create a metal coin in Photoshop using some basic layer styles. For the coin center image I will use the emboss filter that will add a 3D effect. You will also get the free coin PSD mockup file to create your own coins with minimum effort with the use of smart objects. Simply add your image inside the smart object and save.

Military commanders offer pocket-sized medallions known as challenge coins to service personnel as a form of camaraderie. A commander's one-of-a-kind coin, usually made of copper, bronze, or nickel, bears insignia and mottos representing the unit or office.

The only thing left to do is to texturize the coin using a metal texture or gold texture. I will use this grunge metal texture with aOverlay blend mode. Browse through our metal texture collection if you want to choose a different one. You can desaturate a little the texture or change the color tones using Hue/Saturation adjustment.

Here are some examples of what you can create using this coin photoshop tutorial; if you want to obtain more professional and realistic coins you can try thisamazing Photoshop Coin Generator that you can purchase from graphicriver.