Custom Double-Sided challenge coin design (Premium Collectible Coin Artwork)

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Vector Design Brief
I’m looking for a premium, double-sided challenge coin design with a timeless, masculine style. The coin will be minted in metal and used as a keepsake, so the design should be elegant, bold, and easy to reproduce in metal engraving.
Coin Size: ~1.75 inches diameter (design should scale cleanly if slightly larger or smaller).
Side 1
Text: “Memento Mori”
Main Symbol: Stylized skull (not horror-themed—tasteful, dignified)
Additional Symbol: Lily flower (representing resurrection)
Overall Feel: Balanced composition, minimal clutter, timeless engraving style.
Side 2
Text: “Right Now Counts Forever”
Main Theme: Night sky with Orion constellation as the focus.
Additional Elements: Other stars or hints of the Milky Way—designed in a way that will still read clearly when minted.
Style: Evokes a cosmic, hopeful feel—ties to themes of eternity and creation.
Design Requirements:
Vector format for minting.
High contrast and clear lines—avoid fine details that will be lost in metal engraving.
Circular layout with appropriate border or edging for a coin.
Masculine, premium aesthetic—no cartoonish styles.
References:
Challenge coin styles with antique brass or silver finishes.
Engraving-friendly line work (like military or commemorative coins).
Deliverables:
Front and back designs in vector format.
Black-and-white line version for minting reference.
Target Market(s)
Adults who value faith, philosophy, and meaningful keepsakes; prefer discreet, masculine, premium items for pocket carry.
Industry/Entity Type
Gifts & Merchandise
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Look and feel
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Elegant
Bold
Playful
Serious
Traditional
Modern
Personable
Professional
Feminine
Masculine
Colorful
Conservative
Economical
Upmarket
Requirements
Must have
- Design must work in metal minting—clean lines, clear contrast, tactile depth.
Nice to have
- Subtle border or edge pattern, 3D relief/tactile depth
Should not have
- Pagan/occult/horror imagery, Cluttered backgrounds, Bright colors/cartoon style, Thin lines that won’t mint well