NA Coins vs. NA Key Tags
One of the distinctive features of Narcotics Anonymous is its use of key tags alongside traditional coins. Key tags are small, plastic, keyed tokens in specific colors — easy to carry on a key ring as a constant reminder of clean time. Coins serve the same purpose in a more classic medallion format.
Both formats are recognized and celebrated in NA meetings. Many members carry both: a key tag on their keys and a premium coin in their pocket.
How NA's Color System Differs from AA
NA and AA share the tradition of color-coded milestones, but the systems differ. NA typically uses white for 30 days (not a 24-hour chip), then orange, green, red, blue, yellow, and black for its color progression. The specific colors can vary by region and intergroup.
What never varies is the meaning: each color represents another period of clean time — proof that recovery is possible, one day at a time.
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