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Friendship Coin

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Friendship Coin in its retail blister, with free stickers per order and a green velvet bag
The front

Friends are the family we choose.

Not by birth, by choice. The people who know your worst jokes, your best days and your real story, and stay anyway.

Turn it over

Some people come into your life by chance.

A classroom, a team, a party you almost skipped. You had no idea that person would become one of your people.

The back

Fate brought us close. Choice kept us there.

Meeting was luck. Everything after was a choice you both kept making: the call, the visit, showing up. That is what makes a friend.

Front of the Friendship Coin: two hands in a fist bump, Friends are the family we chooseBack of the Friendship Coin: Fate brought us close, choice kept us there
Read the coin

Eight details. One friendship.

The front celebrates the friend. The back tells how it happened.

Friendship Coin detail, two fists meeting in a fist bump
Front

The fist bump

Two fists meeting in the middle. No words needed: I am with you, you are with me.

Friendship Coin detail, FRIENDS spelled letter by letter with stars
Front

F·R·I·E·N·D·S

The word spelled out letter by letter, each one set apart by a small star, like every friend who earned a place.

Friendship Coin detail, one of the two arms reaching in
Front

Two arms, two lives

Each arm comes from its own side of the coin. Different roads, different worlds, the same meeting point.

Friendship Coin detail, The family
Front

The family

Friends are the family we choose. Close as blood, chosen freely.

Friendship Coin back detail, Fate brought us close
Back

Fate brought us close

The first half of every friendship. You did not plan it, it simply happened.

Friendship Coin back detail, the dividing line with a small diamond
Back

The line between

A single line with a small diamond in the middle: the moment chance turned into a decision.

Friendship Coin back detail, Choice kept us there
Back

Choice kept us there

The second half, and the one that matters. Friendship is the choice you keep making.

Friendship Coin back detail, the ring of fleurons and stars
Back

The ring of fleurons

A border of fleurons and stars around the words, like the people who surround and protect you.

  1. Fate

    Fate put you in the same place. The rest was up to you.

  2. Remember

    The little things you remember, so they never have to ask twice.

  3. Inside jokes

    A language only two people in the world speak.

  4. Every call

    Every time you picked up, even when life was loud.

  5. No need to explain

    The rare peace of being understood without words.

  6. Distance

    Years and miles that changed nothing between you.

  7. Showing up

    Again and again, by choice. That is what makes a friend family.

The word on the coin

Seven letters. Every one means something.

The coin spells F·R·I·E·N·D·S letter by letter, a star between each. Scroll, and every letter lights up.

Choice kept us there

Only the first letter is luck.

Fate puts you in the same place. Everything after that, the remembering, the calls, the showing up, is a choice you both keep making.

Friends are the family we choose

Seven letters. One person.

Give it to the one who kept choosing you. It says what is hard to say out loud: I am glad we met. Thank you for staying.

Friends are the family we choose

An encounter happens by chance. Friendship is built by choice.

At first it is a seat in the same classroom, a conversation at work, or a gathering you almost did not go to. You do not know yet that the person in front of you will become part of your life.

Then things add up: jokes only you understand, shared adventures, trust, and the memory of the times you were there for each other. Slowly, a friend becomes one of the people you call your own.

I am glad we met. Thank you for staying.The Friendship Coin

Value the encounter. Choose to be present. Nurture the friendship.

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A place you come back to. There are people you can talk to naturally, be honest with and feel at ease around. They know your way of being and make room for you in their lives. That belonging is built both ways: you listen and are listened to, you support and are supported, you celebrate each other and learn to tell each other the truth with care.

Through every chapter. Life changes cities, schedules and responsibilities. A friendship moves through those stages when you both keep making room for it. Sometimes closeness means talking every day. Sometimes it means picking up after months and finding the same warmth.

A token of your bond. A coin given to a friend can hold a whole shared story: a trip, years side by side, a promise to stay in touch, or thanks for a gesture that mattered. Carried close, it brings back the person who gave it and the place you hold in each other’s lives.

Fate brought you close. Keep choosing each other.

Friendship Coin real size, 1.54 inches, next to a US quarter, Antique Bronze and Antique Copper

Made to be passed hand to hand. 1.54 inches across.

Die-struck in the USA, then chemically aged so every knuckle of the fist bump and every letter stands out in relief. Heavy enough to feel in your pocket, and to remind you to call your friend.

1.54″39 mm, about a silver dollar
1 ozHeavyweight coin
10 gauge2.7 mm thick
Die-struckMinted in the USA

Antique Bronze: brass alloy. Antique Copper: solid copper. No two coins are identical; coloring and patina vary slightly.

Two finishes

Choose your finish.

Back of the Friendship Coin in Antique Bronze: Fate brought us close, choice kept us there Back of the Friendship Coin in Antique Copper: Fate brought us close, choice kept us there Antique BronzeAntique Copper

Drag across the coin to compare. Same design, two metals.

Brass alloy. Warm gold, like an old photo of the two of you. Our most popular finish.

Antique Bronze

Brass alloy. Warm gold, like an old photo of the two of you. Our most popular finish.

Antique Copper

Solid copper with an antique patina. Warm as a handshake, and it deepens as you carry it.

Complete the set

Carry it. Display it. Give it.

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From our customers

What customers say about our coins.

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Good to know

A few answers.

What does “friends are the family we choose” mean?

It means the friends who stay become as close as family, not by birth but by choice. The back of the coin says the same: fate brought us close, choice kept us there.

What does the coin say?

The front reads “Friends are the family we choose” around two hands in a fist bump. The back reads “Fate brought us close” and “Choice kept us there,” inside a ring of stars and fleurons.

Is it a good gift for a best friend?

Yes, it is made for that: a birthday, a farewell before a move, a thank you, or a gift for groomsmen and bridesmaids. Many people buy two, one to give and one to keep. Tick “This is a gift” to add a free printed note.

How is it different from the Loyalty and Family coins?

The Family Coin is about the family you grew up with, the Loyalty Coin about loyalty within a family or a crew. The Friendship Coin is about the friends who became family.

Is there a matching key tag?

Yes. The Friendship Key Tag carries the same fist bump, with a ring for your keys.

What are the finishes made of?

Antique Bronze is brass alloy and Antique Copper is solid copper. Both are die-struck in the USA and chemically aged, so each coin has its own slightly different patina.

How does free US shipping work?

US shipping is free on orders of $49 or more. A single coin ships for $4.99.

When will my order arrive?

Orders ship in 1 to 2 business days. US delivery takes 3 to 5 business days after dispatch, international 14 to 21 days.

What if I need to return it?

Email us at [email protected] within 30 days of delivery. Undamaged items are refunded for the amount you paid; shipping is not refunded. Items bought with a discount code are final sale. Full shipping and returns policy.

The full details
About this coin

Front: two hands meeting in a fist bump, with F·R·I·E·N·D·S spelled out letter by letter above, “are” and “the family” around the hands, and “we choose” along the bottom edge. Back: “Fate brought us close” and “Choice kept us there,” divided by a line with a small diamond, inside a ring of stars and fleurons.

The front says what a friend is. The back says how it happens: meeting is chance, staying is a choice.

How to use it

Give one to your friend and keep one yourself, so you both carry the same coin wherever you are. When you touch it, send the message, make the call, plan the visit.

Given to a friend, it says: I am glad we met. Thank you for staying.

Who it’s for
  • Your best friend, for a birthday or for no reason at all
  • A friend who is moving to another city or country
  • Groomsmen, bridesmaids and teammates
  • Friends from school, the army or a team you went through it all with
  • A friend who was there when it mattered
Care instructions

Avoid water, chemicals, and prolonged direct sunlight. Store it in its sleeve or display it in a dry place. If needed, clean gently with a soft, dry cloth. No polishing required.

Original artwork and copyright

The artwork and design of this coin are original creations, fully protected by copyright and part of the exclusive EDC Reminder Coins collection. Any reproduction, imitation, or unauthorized use is prohibited.

Front: “Friends Are the Family We Choose”
Back: “Fate Brought Us Close · Choice Kept Us There”

At a glance

  • Theme: friendship that has become family
  • Good for: a best friend's birthday, a goodbye before a move, years of friendship
  • Gift for: a best friend, a brother in arms, a teammate, a groomsman, a friend far away
  • Finishes: Antique Bronze (brass alloy), Antique Copper (solid copper)
  • Size: 39 mm, about 1 oz, die struck in the USA

The meaning

Friends are the family we choose. Some people come into your life by chance, at school, at work, in the army or on a team, and then stay because you both decided they should.

The back says it plainly: fate brought us close, choice kept us there. It is a coin for the friendship you don't have to explain to anyone.

The design

The front shows two hands meeting in a fist bump, with Friends spelled out letter by letter above, Are and The family below, and We choose along the bottom edge. The back carries Fate brought us close and Choice kept us there, split by a line and framed with stars and fleurons.

On good days and hard days

  • On good days, it reminds you who has your back, and to call them more often.
  • On hard days, when you feel alone, it reminds you that someone chose you and kept choosing you. Fate brought you close, choice kept you there.

Carry it

Keep it in your wallet or your pocket as a reminder of the person who gave it to you, or carry one each, so you both have the same coin wherever you are.

Give it

This is the gift for a best friend's birthday, a goodbye before someone moves away, a groomsman or a friend who has been there for years. You can buy two, one to give and one to keep. For keys, there is a matching Friendship Key Tag.

Specs

  • Diameter: 1.54 in (39 mm), about the size of a silver dollar
  • Thickness: 2.7 mm
  • Weight: about 1 oz (28 g)
  • Material: brass alloy (Antique Bronze) or solid copper (Antique Copper)
  • Made: die struck, minted in the USA
  • Each coin is antiqued with a special patina so it looks like it has already been in circulation. The patina never settles the same way twice, so no two coins look exactly alike. Small variations in color and shading are normal, and they are what make your coin one of a kind.

Questions

What does “friends are the family we choose” mean?
It means the friends who stay become as close as family, not by birth but by choice. The back of the coin says the same: fate brought us close, choice kept us there.

Is it a good gift for a best friend?
Yes. It is made for that: a birthday, a farewell, a thank you, or a gift for groomsmen. You can buy two so you each keep one.

How is it different from the Loyalty Coin?
The Loyalty Coin is about loyalty within a family or a crew. The Friendship Coin is about the friends who became family.

Other coins on the same theme

  • Loyalty Coin: blood makes you related, loyalty makes you family
  • Family Coin: familia ante omnia, family before everything
  • Love Coin: amor vincit omnia, love conquers all

Care: keep it dry and wipe it with a soft cloth. No polishing needed; the aged finish is part of the look.

Original design by EDC Reminder Coins, protected by copyright. We don't take custom orders.