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Checkmate Coin front, a crowned chess piece between two pawns, You are who you choose to be, Antique Bronze 1 / 31
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Checkmate Coin

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Finish: Antique Bronze
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What you get

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Every coin arrives in its own retail blister, protected and ready to collect or give.

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

You are who you choose to be.

A crowned chess piece stands between two pawns on a chessboard. The pawns are where everyone begins. The crown is what you choose to become.

Turn it over

Life is a game of chess.

Every move shapes the position. Character takes shape the same way: one decision at a time.

The back

Your next move is what matters most.

Play boldly, the game is yours. Inside a ring of stars and a border of small chess pieces.

Front of the Checkmate Coin: a crowned chess piece between two pawns on a chessboard, You are who you choose to beBack of the Checkmate Coin: Your next move is what matters most, Play boldly, the game is yours
Life is a game of chess

Everyone starts as a pawn.

The smallest piece on the board. We begin in different places, with circumstances we did not choose.

Look at the wall

Your shadow already knows.

Every choice you make casts something larger than who you are today.

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You are who you choose to be.

A pawn that reaches the last rank can become any piece. Keep moving forward, one square at a time. Play boldly. The game is yours.

Read the coin

Eight details. Every square counts.

The front is about who you become. The back is about the move you make next.

Detail of the Checkmate Coin: the crowned chess piece
Front

The crowned piece

Tall, ornate, crowned. The piece a pawn can become when it reaches the last rank.

Detail of the Checkmate Coin: a pawn on the chessboard
Front

The two pawns

One on each side. Where every player starts, and what every crown used to be.

Detail of the Checkmate Coin: the chessboard with rows of small pieces
Front

The board and the pieces

A checkered field with rows of small pieces on both edges, lined up like an army before the first move.

Detail of the Checkmate Coin: YOU ARE over the crown
Front

YOU ARE

The words arc over the crown, the start of the motto.

Detail of the Checkmate Coin: CHOOSE TO BE lettering
Front

WHO YOU CHOOSE TO BE

Bold letters at the base. Character is built from choices, not handed out.

Detail of the Checkmate Coin back: Your next move is what matters most
Back

YOUR NEXT MOVE IS WHAT MATTERS MOST

The past move is done. Attention returns to what is possible now.

Detail of the Checkmate Coin back: Play boldly, the game is yours
Back

PLAY BOLDLY, THE GAME IS YOURS

Under the crossed line. Courage with direction, after you have studied the board.

Detail of the Checkmate Coin back: the ring of chess pieces
Back

The ring of pieces

Kings, queens, rooks, bishops, knights and pawns in small squares around the edge.

The real game

It is played in your mind.

Every decision begins as a thought. Before your hand moves a piece, your mind has already chosen. Study the position: every move changes what is possible on the board. Some open a path. Others call for defense, patience or a revised plan. Life works the same way: we start in different circumstances, meet things we cannot control, and look for what we can do with the position in front of us.

The word checkmate comes from the Persian shah mat: the king is helpless. Nobody reaches it by luck. Every position is the result of choices.

You are who you choose to be.Every choice affirms a value or shows you something you want to change.
Your next move is what matters most.Maybe you need information, a conversation, or a new strategy. Maybe it is time to protect what you built.
Play boldly. The game is yours.Boldness gets its direction from preparation. Sometimes the bold move is to wait, ask for advice, or let go of a plan.

Look. Think. Move.

Read more

The Checkmate Coin is made for the moment before a decision: a short pause in which you remember that your next choice deserves your full attention.

Notice what is at stake, weigh the consequences and decide which risk you are ready to take. The courageous move is not always the loud one. It can be patience, honesty, or the flexibility to change a plan that no longer serves you.

Understand what is before you. Think ahead. Make the move that reflects your values.

Checkmate Coin real size: 1.54 inches (39 mm) in bronze, copper and silver next to a 0.96 inch US quarter, 1 oz, minted in the USA

Your next move, 1.54 inches across.

Die-struck in the USA, then chemically aged so the crown, the pawns and every square of the board stand out in relief. Heavy enough that you notice it in your pocket, which is the point.

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

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

Three finishes

Choose your finish.

Checkmate Coin back in Antique Bronze on white: Your next move is what matters most, Play boldly, the game is yours

Antique Bronze

Warm gold, like an old tournament trophy. Our most popular finish.

Checkmate Coin back in Antique Silver on white: Your next move is what matters most, Play boldly, the game is yours

Antique Silver

Cool and sharp, like marble squares. Silver finish on brass alloy.

Checkmate Coin back in Antique Copper on white: Your next move is what matters most, Play boldly, the game is yours

Antique Copper

Solid copper with a deep patina that keeps changing with time.

Complete the set

Carry it. Display it. Give it.

With any coin in your cart, every accessory is $5 less and orders over $49 ship free in the US.

From our customers

5 reviews, and counting.

“I love this coin! I am going through a bad time right now and a glimmer of hope is what I need.”
Anthony Lester · Checkmate Coin
“The coin is amazing! Very well detailed, with a great feel to it. Its messages are inspiring and turn into compliments.”
Maria Acevedo Acevedo · Checkmate Coin
“My favorite of the two and the one that is in my pocket. The theme around the chessboard is solid.”
Gilbert Bradham · Checkmate Coin
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Good to know

A few answers.

What does checkmate mean?

It comes from the Persian shah mat, usually translated as “the king is helpless”: the king is attacked and cannot escape, so the game is over.

What is the crowned piece on the front?

A tall crowned chess piece standing between two pawns. It recalls promotion: a pawn that reaches the last rank can become any piece. You are who you choose to be.

What is on the back of the coin?

“Your next move is what matters most” and “Play boldly, the game is yours,” divided by a crossed rule, inside a ring of stars and a border of small chess pieces.

Is it a good gift for a chess player?

Yes. It has the game in it and a message they will use off the board. It also suits founders, managers and anyone facing a big decision. Tick “This is a gift” to add a free printed note.

What are the finishes made of?

Antique Bronze and Antique Silver are brass alloy; the silver finish is not solid silver. Antique Copper is solid copper. All three are die-struck in the USA and chemically aged.

Is there a matching sleeve?

Yes. The Checkmate Leather Coin Sleeve is made for this coin. Bought together, every item is $5 less.

How does free US shipping work?

US shipping is free on orders of $49 or more. A single coin ships for $4.99. Add any second item, a coin of any design or an accessory, and every item is $5 less.

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: “You are who you choose to be.” Back: “Your next move is what matters most” · “Play boldly, the game is yours.”

On the front, a tall crowned chess piece stands between two pawns on a checkered board, with rows of small chess pieces along both edges. You Are arcs over the crown and Who You Choose To Be sits at the base in bold letters. On the back, the two lines are divided by a crossed rule, inside a ring of stars and a border of small chess pieces.

Together, the two sides compare life to a game of chess: who you become is the sum of your choices, and the move that counts is always the next one.

How to use it

Keep it for the moment before a decision: a negotiation, a hard conversation, a new project. Hold the front and ask who you want to be in this position. Turn it over and ask what your next move is. Then play it.

Who it’s for
  • Chess players, from club members to tournament players
  • Founders, managers and negotiators who live by their next move
  • Anyone at a crossroads, or rebuilding after a lost game
  • Coaches and mentors who teach strategy and patience
  • Collectors of chess themed and motivational coins
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.

Sources

The word checkmate comes from the Persian shāh māt, usually translated as “the king is helpless.” The position in “Your next move” is a classic back rank mate: Ra8 is checkmate because the black king is boxed in by its own pawns.

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: “You Are Who You Choose To Be”
Back: “Your Next Move Is What Matters Most” · “Play Boldly · The Game Is Yours”

At a glance

  • Theme: strategy and decisions
  • Good for: a big decision, a new business, a negotiation, a tournament, a fresh start after a loss
  • Gift for: a chess player, a business owner, a strategist, a friend at a crossroads
  • Finishes: Antique Bronze (brass alloy), Antique Silver (brass alloy)
  • Size: 39 mm, about 1 oz, die struck in the USA

The meaning

Checkmate comes from the Persian shah mat, the king is helpless. In chess nobody wins by luck; every position is the result of choices. The front of this coin applies that to life: you are who you choose to be.

The back is the player's rule for a bad position: your next move is what matters most. The last move is done. Play boldly, the game is yours.

The design

The front shows a crowned chess piece standing tall between two pawns on a chessboard, with the quote around them in bold letters. The back sets the second quote at the center, ringed by a border of small chess pieces.

On good days and hard days

  • On good days, it reminds you that your choices got you here, and that the next bold move is still yours to make.
  • On hard days, when the position looks lost, it brings you back to the only thing that counts: your next move. Think, choose, play boldly.

Carry it

Keep it for the moment before a decision. One customer, going through a bad time, wrote that the coin gave them the glimmer of hope they needed. Another says it is their favorite of the two they bought and the one that lives in their pocket.

Give it

It is a natural gift for a chess player, from a club member to a tournament player. It also suits a founder, a manager or anyone weighing a big move. One customer wrote that the messages on it turn into compliments.

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, Antique Silver), solid copper (Antique Copper Finish)
  • 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 checkmate mean?
It comes from the Persian shah mat, “the king is helpless”: the king is attacked and cannot escape, so the game is over.

What is a good gift for a chess player?
Something with the game in it and a message they will use off the board. This coin has both.

Is it good for someone facing a big decision?
Yes. The back says it directly: your next move is what matters most.

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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.