If you only need a few dozen or even just a single custom medal,traditional suppliers with high MOQs can make small orders difficult and expensive.

MaxEmblem offers custom medals with no minimum order quantity, so you can order as few as one piece.

This is ideal for small-batch needs such as school events, community competitions, and corporate commemorative events.

Why do many custom medals require a minimum order quantity?

The production of custom medals typically involves several fixed overhead costs, such as:

Mold making (die-casting/striking setup)

Machine setup and calibration

Specialized labor

Surface treatment and plating

Custom packaging

The smaller the order quantity, the higher the proportion of these fixed costs allocated to each individual medal. This is why many manufacturers enforce a high Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ).

Who Can Benefit from No Minimum Order Quantity?

This option is ideal for:

School competitions and club activities

Community sports events

Corporate anniversaries

Employee recognition and team-building events

Small-scale running or pickleball events

Commemorative events and custom gifts

Medal Types Available with No Minimum Order:

Custom Standard Medals

Custom 3D Medals

UV Printed 3D Medals

Rush UV Printed Medals

Bottle Opener Medals

Custom Spinner Medals

How long does small-batch medal customization take?

The specific production time depends on the quantity, design complexity, and manufacturing process.

Generally speaking:

50–500 pieces: Approximately 15–18 days

500–5,000 pieces: Approximately 18–22 days

Over 5,000 pieces: Approximately 25–35 days

If you have an urgent event, expedited production can also be requested based on existing molds and production schedules.

Does no minimum order quantity mean the price is the same?

No. The quantity, size, design complexity, production process, and mold requirements all affect the final price.

For small-batch customers who only need 20 or 50 pieces, the most important thing is to avoid purchasing hundreds or even thousands of unneeded medals just to meet the MOQ.

How to choose a small-batch custom medal supplier?

Before placing an order, make sure to check:

Whether they truly support no minimum order quantity.

Whether there are any additional fees for small-batch orders.

How mold and sampling fees are calculated.

Standard production times and rush-order options.

Whether personalized services such as numbering and color customization are supported.

Shipping costs and final delivery time.

Conclusion:

With more than 20 years of experience in custom medal manufacturing, MaxEmblem offers flexible orders from one piece to large quantities and has served more than 100,000 customers.
 If your company or team needs custom medals, feel free to contact us.