The Tradition of AA Coins
AA coins have been a cornerstone of Alcoholics Anonymous since the 1940s. These small but powerful tokens are presented at meetings to recognize members who reach sobriety milestones — a tradition that transforms an abstract achievement into something you can hold in your hand.
Whether you call them AA chips, AA medallions, or AA tokens, they all carry the same weight: proof that recovery is possible, one day at a time.
AA Chips vs. AA Medallions
In AA tradition, "chips" typically refer to the simpler, lightweight tokens given at meetings — often made of plastic or aluminum. "Medallions" are the premium, collectible versions — made from bronze, brass, or plated metals, often carried daily as a personal talisman.
At Coinplugz, all our AA coins are medallion-quality: handcrafted, weighty, and built to last a lifetime.
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